Initial Setup

When you first launch MapleCAM, the Initial Setup Wizard guides you through configuring your CNC machine.

The Setup Wizard

The wizard walks through:

  1. Machine name — a label for your machine (e.g., "Shapeoko 4", "3018 Pro")
  2. Work area — the X, Y, and Z travel dimensions of your machine, in millimeters
  3. Capabilities — whether your machine has a spindle, a laser, or both
  4. Spindle settings — minimum and maximum RPM (if applicable)
  5. Safe Z height — the Z height for rapid moves above the stock (typically 5-10mm above your material)

After Setup

Your machine configuration is saved to your user profile and will be available in all future projects. You can modify it later via MapleCAM > Setup Wizards > Machine Setup....

You can also configure additional machines if you have more than one CNC — each project selects which machine it targets.

Next Steps

Proceed to Your First Project for a guided walkthrough of the full workflow.