> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://armorsmith-designer.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Armorsmith Designer: 3D Cosplay Costume Design Software

> Armorsmith Designer helps cosplayers build a 3D avatar from real body measurements, fit costume parts, and generate printable paper-craft templates.

Armorsmith Designer is a standalone Windows desktop application built specifically for cosplayers. You start by entering your real body measurements to create a personalized 3D avatar, then import and fit costume model files directly onto that avatar, and finally export printable paper-craft template patterns you can use to physically construct your costume. Everything you need lives in one place — no additional software required.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Introduction" icon="book-open" href="/introduction">
    Learn what Armorsmith Designer is, who it's for, and how the core workflow fits together.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/getting-started/installation">
    Download the installer, set up the software on your Windows PC, and enter your serial number.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creating Your Avatar" icon="person" href="/avatar/creating-your-avatar">
    Enter your body measurements and build the custom 3D avatar that all your costume parts attach to.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Generating Templates" icon="print" href="/patterns/generating-templates">
    Export your fitted costume parts as printable paper-craft template patterns ready for physical construction.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Get started in four steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Purchase Armorsmith Designer">
    Buy Armorsmith Designer as a one-time purchase on [Gumroad](https://thearmoredgarage.gumroad.com/l/LMdGL). You will receive a download link and a serial number in your Gumroad purchase dashboard immediately after checkout.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download and Install">
    Run the installer on your Windows 10 (or higher) PC. The installer automatically sets up all required dependencies, including DirectX and the Visual C++ runtime. See the [Installation guide](/getting-started/installation) for step-by-step instructions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Your Avatar">
    Launch Armorsmith Designer, enter your serial number to activate, then input your real body measurements to generate your personalized 3D avatar. Your avatar becomes the fitting mannequin for every costume part you build.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fit Parts and Generate Templates">
    Import your 3D costume model files (OBJ, STL, FBX, or PDO), position and scale them on your avatar, then export printable paper-craft template patterns sized precisely to your body.
  </Step>
</Steps>