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Updated Editor: Cleaner and Easier to Use

We’re excited to introduce an update to the DynaMaker editor, built in collaboration with both new and experienced users. It keeps the workflow you know, with a cleaner look, smarter navigation, and new tools that help you start building faster. The update will be released on the 20th of August.

Screenshot of the updated editor

Highlights​

  • New sidebar for quick access to functions and tests.
  • Save & Run to preview your functions and components without creating tests.
  • Preview on the right-hand side for a more natural flow.
  • Topbar with buttons to create code snippets.

The new sidebar lists all your files at a glance. Click any file name to open it in the code editor.

It also displays all exported functions in your code. Clicking a function will:

  1. Jump to and highlight it in the editor
  2. Run it and show the result in the preview
  3. Let you explore its behavior via input controls in the preview’s top-left corner
Limitations

For now, functions must only have input parameters of type number, string, or boolean and return one of: SKYCAD.Sketch, SKYCAD.Layout, SKYCAD.LayoutOnPlane, SKYCAD.MeshModel, SKYCAD.ParametricModel, or SKYCAD.GeometryGroup.

Tests are now located at the bottom of the sidebar for easier access.

Topbar: Code Creation Tools​

Above the code editor, you’ll find buttons for creating sketches, extruding them into models, generating components, and more.

Save & Run​

When you save the function you’re working on, it is automatically run and displayed in the preview.

tip

Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + S to save & run.

Preview Now on the Right​

The preview panel has been moved to the right-hand side. In the top-left corner of the preview change the input values used to display the output of your The preview panel has been moved to the right-hand side. In the top-left corner of the preview, change the input values used to display the output of your function.

You can also toggle visualization features such as connectors, edges, and more.

FAQ​

When will I get the updated editor?
August 20, 2025.

Do I need to do anything?
No, the update is automatic.

Will this affect my app’s end users?
No.

Which editors are included?

  • Component Container editor
  • STEP Exporter editor
  • BIM Exporter editor

Where did “Edit imports” go?
It is in the cogwheel dropdown at the top of the editor.

Where did the “exports/API” file go?
It is also in the cogwheel dropdown.

Is there a dark mode?
Not yet, but we hear you.

Need Help?​

Questions or ideas for improvement are always welcome!
📧 support@dynamaker.com