Snaptrude is a cloud-native design platform built for architects to collaborate in real time—from concept design to early-stage analysis. It combines intelligent space planning, massing, climate analysis, and presentation—all in one intuitive interface. Whether you're programming spaces, modeling forms, or sharing ideas with stakeholders, Snaptrude makes the design process faster, smarter, and more collaborative.

Follow the steps below to begin working on Snaptrude:

Create your Snaptrude account, set up your organization, and invite team members. This step gets you ready to start projects and collaborate efficiently.

Step 1: Go to https://app.snaptrude.com/signup
​Step 2: Enter your email ID to receive a one-time password (OTP) for verification and proceed further
​Step 3: Fill in all the details to complete signing up

Step 1: Click on the '+' next to your ogranization name to create a team
​Step 2: Enter the name of the team
​Step 3 (Optional): Enter email IDs of the team members to add to the team
Team members can also be added after the team is created from the 'Settings' option within the respective team.

Step 1: Open the personal workspace/team and/or folder within which you want to create the project
​Step 2: Click on the 'New Project' button at the top right corner
​Step 3: Enter the Project name and select units to create a new project.

Head to the 'Program' in your project. You can create program using one of the following methods:
1. Direct Entry
2. CSV Import
3. Copying custom program data & using AI to create spaces

4. AI program creation
5. Attaching RFP

Watch the video below to learn more about the program mode interface.
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For this project we will attaching an RFP to create a program.
​Step 1: Drag and drop the RFP PDF into the AI Prompter to attach it.
​Step 2: Enter context in the prompter for further instructions for AI to create program from the RFP

Step 3 (Optional): Once the program is generated, edit it manually to make changes

Once the program is finalized, switch to the 'Design' tab to start building your concept model. You can begin designing using any of the approaches listed below.

Start your design process by modeling the overall building form as a conceptual mass. Once the primary shape and volume are established, divide this mass into smaller spaces that align with the functional requirements of the program. This workflow supports early-stage exploration of massing while maintaining alignment with practical spatial needs.

Use built-in tools to review area metrics and run early climate analyses. Monitor live area updates, export data, and evaluate sun paths and shadows to improve design performance.

The Area Dashboard helps you track how your design aligns with your space program in real time. It compares target areas (set in Program Mode) with the achieved areas in the model.

Enhance the design's performance from the start using the climate analysis tools. These tools help improve natural lighting, energy efficiency, and façade design.

Learn how to work with your team, share views, manage comments, and create presentation-ready sheets for export.

Step 1: Click on the 'Share' button at the top right corner of the project screen

Step 2: Enter the email id of the member to share the project with. They will receive an email for the same along with the project link.
​Step 3 (Optional): Set access control to 'Anyone with the link' to allow anyone to view the project using the shared link.

Step 1: Click on the 'Comment' button on the top right on the tools panel (along side the 'Share' button
​Step 2: Click on 'Add Comment' button
​Step 3: Click on the model (in the2D or 3D view) where you wish to add the comment.
​Step 4: Enter the comment.
​Step 5 (Optional): Additionally, use '@' to tag members access to the project. Add attachments for references to the comment.
​Step 6: Press 'Enter' to place the comment.
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Watch the video below to learn how to create and manage custom views of your model. Save 2D and 3D views, adjust view settings, and export them for presentations or documentation.

In the Present mode, create customizable sheets with adjustable scales and view sizes to match your presentation goals. Or use it to simply brainstorm ideas or create mood boards with your team.

Step 1: Click on the '+' or 'New sheet' button
​Step 2: Adjust sheet size, orientation and margin by clicking on the 'Sheet' and selecting from the respective dropdown
​Step 3: Drag and drop 2D & 3D views from the 'View' panel beside the 'Sheets'. Adjust scale, label size and style for 2D views. To crop both 2D & 3D views, double click on the view.
​Step 4 (Additional): Import images, title blocks as SVG files and more using the 'Assets' option from the top toolbar
​Step 5: Click on the 'Export' button on the top right corner to export the sheets as vectored PDF or an Image.
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