Install Vector

Requirements

Operating system

Windows 10 or later

Processor

x64 (Intel or AMD) or Arm64 (Snapdragon)

Applications

Autodesk Fusion or SOLIDWORKS, installed and licensed, or Bambu Studio, on the same PC

SOLIDWORKS add-in

x64 Windows with .NET Framework 4.8

Network

An internet connection while you use Vector

Account

Google, or an email address and password

Install

1. 1

   Download the installer

   Get Vector from heyvector.co/download. The page picks the right build for your PC. If you’re unsure, check the processor type under Settings → System → About.

2. 2

   Run the setup file

   Open the Vector setup .exe. It installs for your Windows user and adds Start menu and desktop shortcuts.

3. 3

   Sign in

   Vector opens your browser to create an account or sign in with Google or your email and password.

4. 4

   Choose an app

   Pick an application to open and connect, or choose “Continue without an app” and use Vector in chat.

5. 5

   Start working

   Select “Start using Vector”. Press Ctrl+L while your CAD application is in front to show or hide Vector.

Updates

Vector updates itself. It downloads updates in the background and restarts once you’ve been idle for a minute. To update sooner, choose Check for updates and then Restart now in Settings, or Check for Updates… from the tray icon.