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:
- Click "Add Printer"
- Enter printer name and model
- Set build volume dimensions
- Configure power consumption (watts)
- Add purchase price for depreciation calculations
- 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:
- Click "Add Filament"
- Enter filament name and material type (PLA, ABS, PETG, etc.)
- Set cost per kilogram or spool
- Add density (g/cm³) for accurate calculations
- Set spool weight and available stock
- Save the filament
Step 5: Add Your First Client
Go to Clients and add your customer information:
- Click "Add Client"
- Enter client name and email
- Add phone number and address (optional)
- Set client type (business or individual)
- 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:
- Click "New Order"
- Enter order title and select a client
- Add a description
- Use the calculator to add line items
- Set order status (pending, processing, completed, cancelled)
- Set payment status (paid, partially paid, unpaid)
- Add due date if needed
- 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.)