# Getting Started

## Introduction

**CNC Exporter Cloud** is an additional option in Be.Smart CNC Exporter solutions. In addition to having most of the functionality of the Revit-based add-in, the cloud version offers more flexibility for batch-exporting dozens of frames from Revit models to CNC machines. 

With CNC Exporter Cloud, team members can also analyze BIM models together, even without using Revit. This allows for easier collaboration and viewing of manufacturing data.

Note: All Be.Smart CNC Exporters, whether cloud-based or Revit-based, only work with Revit models created using [Be.Smart Metal Framing](https://arkance.world/gb-en/products/be-smart/building/metal-framing) software.

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## Available CNC exporters

The current CNC Exporter Cloud version can be used only with light-gauge steel frames modeled in Revit with [Be.Smart Metal Framing](https://arkance.world/gb-en/products/be-smart/building/metal-framing) solution. It supports these CNC metalworking project files:&#x20;

* Arkitech CSV
* Howick CSV&#x20;
* Howick CSV2&#x20;
* Knudson TXT
* Metroll TXT
* Pinnacle PART.LIST
* Royal TXT
* ScotSim TXT

## How to open CNC Cloud from Revit?

In Revit, go to [ARKANCE Dock](https://arkance.world/us-en/products/be-smart/dock) and click on the CNC Exporter Cloud icon:

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## How to open CNC Cloud on the web?

Go to [cnc.agacad.com](https://cnc.agacad.com) website:

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## Sign up and Log in

After arriving to the website, you‘ll need to press Sign In to the Application button:

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You‘ll be directed to the sign-in page. If you‘re an existing user, press Continue to log in.&#x20;

If you‘re a new user, click Register and complete the registration process:

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## Workspaces

After logging in to the CNC Cloud Exporter for the first time, the user will automatically land in a workspace with a sample project:

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Workspaces are used to organize projects. Users can manage workspaces by navigating to the left sidebar and clicking on the top-right button with dots. User can create new workspace, rename it or delete it:

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## Sample Revit Project

When creating a new workspace, the user can choose to load the default sample project:

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Tick the box if you want to load the sample project in a new workspace:

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The purpose of the sample Revit project is for users to test the CNC Exporter cloud.


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