BeadMod Documentation

Welcome to the BeadMod user documentation! These guides help users understand and master the bracelet design tool.

📚 Available Guides

Getting Started

For: New users
Topics: Creating first design, onboarding tour, basic workflow
Read Time: 8 minutes

Perfect starting point for anyone new to BeadMod. Learn about the onboarding tour and create your first jewelry design step-by-step. Now includes information about product types and material effects!

Product Types Guide ⭐ NEW

For: All users
Topics: Bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, anklets - choosing and designing
Read Time: 12 minutes

Comprehensive guide to all 5 product types:

Bracelet (wrist jewelry)
Necklace (neck jewelry)
Ring (finger jewelry)
Earrings (ear jewelry)
Anklet (ankle jewelry)

Each with optimized layouts, camera angles, and design strategies.

Material Effects Guide ⭐ NEW

For: All users
Topics: 7 visual effects, custom presets, effect combinations
Read Time: 15 minutes

Master the stunning visual effects system:

🌟 Glow - Emissive light
🌈 Iridescent - Rainbow shimmer
✨ Metallic Shimmer - Reflective sparkle
❄️ Frosted Glass - Translucent appearance
💎 Holographic - Prismatic shine
🦪 Pearl Luster - Pearlescent sheen
🚫 None - No effect

Plus custom preset save/load functionality!

Global Defaults & Sizing ⭐ NEW

For: All users
Topics: Global defaults system, XS-XL sizing scale, workflow strategies
Read Time: 10 minutes

Speed up your design workflow:

Set default materials, finishes, and sizes
Understand the XS (4mm) to XL (12mm) scale
Learn efficient design strategies
Override defaults on individual beads
Size selection guidelines by jewelry type

Bead Types Reference

For: All users
Topics: Complete guide to all bead types, usage tips, design patterns
Read Time: 10 minutes

Comprehensive reference for the 42+ beads in BeadMod's library:

Natural gemstones (Amethyst, Turquoise, Jade, etc.)
Wood beads (Oak, Bamboo, Sandalwood, Ebony)
Ceramic, Pearl, Glass, Resin, Metal
Material categories and finish types

Properties Guide

For: Intermediate users
Topics: Customization, materials, colors, advanced properties
Read Time: 15 minutes

Deep dive into bead customization:

Size adjustments (XS-XL)
Material types (7 categories)
Color theory and palettes
Finish types (7 finishes)
Material effects integration
Roughness, metalness, opacity
Property combinations

Studio Features

For: All users
Topics: HDRI environments, video recording, professional photography
Read Time: 10 minutes

Professional studio features for creating stunning visuals:

HDRI lighting environments
Lighting intensity and rotation
Turntable video recording
Screenshot best practices
Creative workflows

Performance Guide

For: All users
Topics: Performance optimization, presets, real-time stats
Read Time: 12 minutes

Understanding and optimizing 3D rendering:

Performance presets (Ultra, High, Medium, Low)
Advanced optimization techniques
Real-time performance monitoring
Troubleshooting performance issues
Hardware recommendations

Loom Designer - AI Features ⭐ NEW

For: Loom design users
Topics: Image-to-pattern conversion, AI pattern generation, Gemini AI
Read Time: 20 minutes

Complete guide to AI-powered loom pattern creation:

📸 Image-to-Pattern: Convert photos to bead patterns
✨ AI Generator: Create patterns from text prompts
Advanced settings and customization
Tips for best results
Example prompts and workflows

Loom AI Quick Reference ⭐ NEW

For: Loom design users (quick lookup)
Topics: Cheat sheets, quick tips, example prompts
Read Time: 3 minutes

Fast reference for loom AI features:

One-page cheat sheet
Settings quick reference
Example prompt library
Troubleshooting guide
Keyboard shortcuts

FAQ

For: All users
Topics: Common questions, troubleshooting, account info
Read Time: 5-10 minutes (browse as needed)

Quick answers to frequently asked questions about:

Getting started
Design questions
Customization
Export and sharing
Technical issues
Account and billing

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