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Installation

Install WireFrame only from the official release channel and choose the package that matches your operating system and CPU architecture. This guideline covers pre-built end-user packages, not source builds.

Before downloading

Download from the official WireFrame download page.

  1. Confirm whether you need the stable release or the v1.5.47 release candidate.
  2. Read the release notes and back up active production projects before testing a release candidate.
  3. Verify the downloaded filename, version, platform, and architecture.
  4. Keep operating-system security protections enabled.

Image — Official release download page

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Capture the final v1.5.47 download page with version, platform, architecture, file size, and checksum visible. Replace the current image if any filename or product branding differs.

Windows

  1. Download the official 64-bit Windows installer.
  2. Open the installer and review the publisher and filename shown by Windows.
  3. Follow the installer steps and launch WireFrame from the Start menu.
  4. If SmartScreen appears, continue only after confirming that the package came from the official release channel and its checksum matches the published value.

Do not disable SmartScreen globally. If the publisher, filename, or checksum is unexpected, cancel the installation and obtain a fresh package.

Image — Windows installer

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macOS

  1. Download the package built for your Mac architecture.
  2. Open the disk image and drag WireFrame to Applications.
  3. Eject the disk image.
  4. Launch WireFrame from Applications.

If macOS blocks the first launch, use System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway only after confirming the package source. Do not routinely remove quarantine attributes with a privileged Terminal command; that bypass should be reserved for a verified support procedure.

Image — macOS installation and first launch

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Linux

For a Debian package, open it with the system package installer or install the exact downloaded file from a terminal. If the package manager reports missing dependencies, use the distribution's normal dependency-repair workflow, then retry the launch from the application menu.

Before reporting a launch issue, record the distribution, release, desktop session, CPU architecture, WireFrame package version, and exact terminal output.

Image — Linux package installation

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First launch and sign-in

On first launch, complete the visible account or activation flow, then open Preferences and confirm:

  • application version and tier;
  • theme and units;
  • autosave;
  • simulation engine status;
  • AI settings only when you intend to use Copilot.

Never show activation tokens or AI API keys in screenshots or support reports.

Short video — First-run verification

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Record 20–30 seconds showing launch, version confirmation, Preferences, and a new empty project. Use a test account and hide all credentials.

Upgrade checklist

  1. Save and back up important projects.
  2. Close WireFrame normally.
  3. Install the new package using the platform's standard process.
  4. Confirm the displayed version.
  5. Open a copy of a representative project.
  6. Verify libraries, simulation engines, AI settings, ERC/DFM behavior, and one fabrication preview before using the build for release work.