Quick start
This is the fastest way to get practical value out of Patcher.
The short version
Browse modules without signing in.
Create an account when you want to save your own work.
Add the modules you own to your collection.
Build a rack to check fit and layout.
Create a patch to save routing and notes.
Review your sharing settings before you share links publicly.
First useful session
1. Browse the module database
Go to Modules and search for the hardware you already own, want to buy, or want to compare.
Open module detail pages to check:
size and format
power information
panel images
related public racks and patches
manual links when they are available
Read more: Modules
2. Create an account
You can explore public data without an account, but you need one to build your own workspace.
After signing up, your workspace becomes available through User Area.
3. Add your real modules to your collection
Your collection is the source list for the rest of the app.
Once modules are in your collection, they become available for:
planning racks
building patches
gathering manuals in one place
Read more: Collection
4. Build your first rack
Create a rack when you want to test fit, compare layouts, or document an existing case.
You can:
add modules from your collection
move modules visually
duplicate modules
replace modules with blanks for spacing
review fit plus rack analysis tools such as power and function views
Read more: Racks
5. Capture your first patch
Create a patch when you want a reusable memory of a session, not just a temporary note.
Use patches to save:
the modules involved
cable routing
names and descriptions
notes worth revisiting later
Repeated modules stay distinct, which matters when a patch includes more than one copy of the same hardware.
Read more: Patches
6. Review sharing settings before you share links
Patcher supports both private workspace use and public sharing.
Public browsing only shows racks and patches that are marked public and belong to a public profile.
New racks and patches currently start public, so check their sharing toggle if you want to keep them private while you work.
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Where to go next
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