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Getting started

Documentation · 4 November 2026

Based on project documentation; availability and labels depend on your installed version.

Complete English guide. Screenshots show the German interface; their captions are translated.

MakeOrbit brings components, materials, tools, machines, invoices and projects together locally on your Mac. The project documentation specifies macOS 15 or newer on Apple Silicon and Intel. Individual features and labels depend on the installed version.

  1. Start with Create component and a few real items.
  2. Record category, manufacturer, quantity, purchase details and storage location.
  3. Check unknown classifications in the review list before moving them into inventory.
  4. Create a small project and try the workflow before entering your whole inventory.

German and English are available in Settings. English control names in this guide are descriptive translations; screenshots show the German interface.

MakeOrbit overview, German interface