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Installation Guide

Get Nodo up and running on your system.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10/11 or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
  • CPU: Dual-core processor (2 GHz+)
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • GPU: OpenGL 3.3 compatible graphics card
  • Storage: 200 MB free space
  • OS: Windows 11 or Linux (Ubuntu 22.04+)
  • CPU: Quad-core processor (3 GHz+)
  • RAM: 8 GB or more
  • GPU: Dedicated graphics card with 2 GB VRAM
  • Storage: 500 MB free space

Download Nodo

Download the latest version from the official website: nodo3d.com

Choose your platform: - Windows: Nodo-Windows-x64.zip - Linux: Nodo-Linux-x64.AppImage

Installation Instructions

Windows

  1. Download the Windows ZIP file
  2. Extract to a folder (e.g., C:\Program Files\Nodo)
  3. Run nodo_studio.exe
  4. Optional: Create a desktop shortcut

Windows Defender

Windows may show a SmartScreen warning for unsigned applications. Click "More info" → "Run anyway".

Linux

  1. Download the AppImage file
  2. Make it executable: 
    chmod +x Nodo-Linux-x64.AppImage
  3. Run the AppImage: 
    ./Nodo-Linux-x64.AppImage

Desktop Integration

Most Linux systems will prompt to integrate the AppImage into your application menu.

First Launch

What to Expect

On first launch, Nodo will: 1. Create a settings directory in your home folder 2. Open with a default empty scene 3. Display the node graph, viewport, and panels

Default Layout

  • Left: Node Library panel
  • Center: Node Graph (bottom) and Viewport (top)
  • Right: Property Panel

You can rearrange panels by dragging their title bars.

Verify Installation

Quick Test

  1. Open Nodo
  2. Add a Sphere node from Node Library → Generator
  3. You should see a sphere in the viewport

If you see the sphere, Nodo is working correctly! ✅

Troubleshooting

"Failed to initialize OpenGL"

Your graphics driver may be outdated.

Solution: - Update your graphics drivers - For Intel integrated graphics, ensure OpenGL 3.3+ support

"Missing DLL" (Windows)

Solution: - Download and install Visual C++ Redistributable

Crash on Startup

Solution: 1. Check system requirements (OpenGL 3.3+) 2. Update graphics drivers 3. Try running from terminal to see error messages

Blank Viewport

Solution: - Check that a node is connected to Output - Press F to frame geometry - Toggle wireframe/shading modes

Configuration

Settings Location

Nodo stores settings in:

  • Windows: %APPDATA%/Nodo/NodoStudio/
  • Linux: ~/.config/Nodo/NodoStudio/

Recent Files

Recent projects are tracked automatically in settings. Access via File → Recent Projects.

Reset Settings

To reset to defaults, delete the settings directory (application must be closed).

Uninstallation

Windows

  1. Delete the Nodo folder
  2. Optionally delete settings: %APPDATA%/Nodo/

Linux

  1. Delete the AppImage file
  2. Optionally delete settings: ~/.config/Nodo/

Next Steps

Now that Nodo is installed:

  1. Quick Start Guide - Build your first model in 30 minutes
  2. Interface Overview - Learn the UI layout

Getting Help

Resources

  • Documentation: Full docs
  • Support: Contact support via the website
  • Feature Requests: Submit via the website

Happy modeling! 🚀