# Setup In this page, we go over how to set up your model, and where each setting can be found. ### Accessing your preferences {% hint style="info" %} The default preferences are setup in your user preferences.\ [Learn more about user preferences](https://docs.rayon.design/documentation/team-management-and-billing). {% endhint %} You may access your model's preferences from **multiple areas in the editor.**\ From the **properties panel**...
From the **top left menu**...
From the **bottom right menu**...
### Modes & preferences Modes and preferences offer a wide list of options to chose from. \ We list here the most important ones...
Navigation & zoom mode Both modes allow you to choose how you prefer to move around in the model. * The **`navigation`** mode defines whether you prefer to work with a **`Mouse`** or **`Trackpad.`** * The **`zoom`** mode defines the direction of the scroll motion.\ [Learn more about how to pan and zoom in the editor](https://docs.rayon.design/documentation/rayons-basics/navigation-and-command-access).
Command mode You can switch between **`Shortcut`** or **`Command line`** to trigger commands. **`Shortcut`** will allow you to trigger commands by simply typing a character or two, while **`Command line`** will expect you to press **`Space`** (or **`Enter`**) to validate a command.
Wireframe mode The **wireframe** mode allows you to focus on **precision.** * All **lines** are displayed with a **stroke** of **`1px`** and colored based on their layer. * **Solid, texture** and **image** **fills** are **disabled.** * **Hatch** fills are **enabled.**
Units & precision The units and the decimal/fraction precision of lengths and areas can set at three different levels: * In your user settings. * In models, at the canvas-level, from right-side panel * In annotation style.
Stroke scale In Rayon, stroke weights are measured in **paper size** (e.g. **`0.5mm`** or**`1/64"`**), that is, the size at which the thickness of lines will be **on a printed paper**, and therefore **how they are displayed in any of your paper canvases**. However, you may want to magnify your line weights, to make them be more visible across your work in model canvases: that's when the **`Stroke scale`** property can be useful. It allows you to tune how lines appear on your screen. This allows you to change the appearance of line thicknesses while you work on any of your model canvases. The stroke scale can be accessed in the canvas settings (it will be tuneable in any model canvas, and fixed to 1:1 in any paper canvas)...
...and can also be found in the **`Stroke`** menu of styles.
Snapping modes Rayon offers a **variety of snapping options**. Editing these modes can be done from the snapping menu at the bottom of the right side panel. Snapping options cover the following: * **`Endpoint`** * **`Midpoint`** * **`Center`** * **`Nearest`** * **`Perpendicular`** * **`Quadrant`** * **`Intersection`** * **`Direction`** * **`Bounding Box`** * **`Grid`** * **`Snapping cursor effect`** toggles a magnetic pull effect that draws the cursor toward the nearest snapping point, making precise snapping easier. This can be enabled or disabled via **Menu > Preferences > Snapping > Snapping cursor effect**.
Language The language of the software can be changed. We offer today both **`English`** and **`French`**. Additionally, shortcuts can be set to a given language (see shortcut section on the topic).
Shortcut set Rayon offers different sets of shortcuts, that is, lists of shortcuts that can be applied across the software. We offer today Rayon's native set of shortcuts. Additionally, we offer AutoCAD-like shortcuts, both in their English and French translation.
### Model sync status You don't have to worry about saving your work, as **Rayon** will automatically **save all of your individual changes** on the canvas. Make sure that you are **connected to the internet** so that your changes get synced across all of your devices. You may monitor your **syncing status** on hover in the top right of the editor.
#### Access your model history You may access your **model history** by clicking in **`Menu > Show history`** or by clicking on the **`syncing` status indicator** in the top right of the editor. All of your **drawing sessions**, including the **current** one, are listed in the **Version history** panel.
**Clicking** on one of the **sessions** will open a new tab **displaying your model at the selected timestamp**. Clicking **`duplicate`** will give you copy of the opened snapshot.
#### Saving a model snapshot At any point, you can save a specific version of your model.\ Either hitting **`CMD`** + **`S`** or the **`+`** button in the history panel, will open the save bar, where you will be able to name and save your snapshot.
### Tutorial For more step-by-step information, watch our tutorial about how to set up your model in Rayon: {% embed url="" %} *** ### We are always available Book a demo with our team, [right here](https://b1kzip68v9f.typeform.com/to/Hgr0eQ4k#source=docs).\ To get some support, reach out to us through our **in-app support chat**. \ More about [our support policy right here](https://docs.rayon.design/other-resources/others/support).