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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Vixvvo in just a few minutes

Welcome to Vixvvo

Vixvvo is your complete solution for managing your 3D printing business. This guide will walk you through the essential features to get you started quickly and efficiently.

Before you begin: Make sure you have your account credentials ready and access to your email for verification.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Start by creating your Vixvvo account using email and password:

Email & Password

Enter your email and create a secure password (minimum 6 characters)

Your account starts on the Starter tier with access to all core features.

Step 2: Explore the Dashboard

After logging in, you'll land on your dashboard. Here's what you'll see:

Revenue Stats

Track your total, monthly, weekly, and daily revenue

Earnings Chart

Visualize your revenue over time with interactive charts

Recent Orders

View your latest orders with payment and fulfillment status

Statistics

Monitor print jobs, active clients, and print time

Step 3: Add Your Printers

Navigate to Printers in the sidebar and add your 3D printers:

  1. Click "Add Printer"
  2. Enter printer name and model
  3. Set build volume dimensions
  4. Configure power consumption (watts)
  5. Add purchase price for depreciation calculations
  6. Save the printer

Tip: Adding your specific printer models gives more accurate cost calculations for your print jobs.

Step 4: Setup Filaments

Add your filament inventory in the Filaments section:

  1. Click "Add Filament"
  2. Enter filament name and material type (PLA, ABS, PETG, etc.)
  3. Set cost per kilogram or spool
  4. Add density (g/cm³) for accurate calculations
  5. Set spool weight and available stock
  6. Save the filament

Step 5: Add Your First Client

Go to Clients and add your customer information:

  1. Click "Add Client"
  2. Enter client name and email
  3. Add phone number and address (optional)
  4. Set client type (business or individual)
  5. Save the client

Vixvvo automatically tracks client statistics including total orders, revenue, and order history.

Step 6: Use the Calculator

Calculate accurate print costs with the Calculator:

Basic Costs

Select printer, filament, print time, and weight

Post-Processing

Add time for support removal, finishing, etc.

Preparation

Include slicing, material changes, setup time

Markups & Margins

Set your profit margins and account for failures

Save frequently-used settings as presets for faster calculations.

Step 7: Create Your First Order

Now you're ready to create an order in the Orders section:

  1. Click "New Order"
  2. Enter order title and select a client
  3. Add a description
  4. Use the calculator to add line items
  5. Set order status (pending, processing, completed, cancelled)
  6. Set payment status (paid, partially paid, unpaid)
  7. Add due date if needed
  8. Save the order

Pro Tip: Mark orders as "completed" to include them in your revenue statistics.

Next Steps

You're all set! Here are some additional features to explore:

  • 3D Models: Upload and manage your model library
  • Colors: Track your filament color inventory
  • Analytics: View detailed reports and insights
  • Invoices: Generate professional invoices for clients
  • History: Review all your past actions
  • Settings: Customize your experience (currency, timezone, etc.)

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