> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.3dpreppro.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Home dashboard

> Your starting point every time you open 3D Prep Pro

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The home dashboard is the first thing you see after signing in. It's designed to get you from upload to repair as quickly as possible.

## What's on the dashboard

### Upload area

The large upload zone at the top lets you drag and drop files immediately. You can also click **Browse** to pick files from your computer.

### How it works

A visual 4-step guide shows the workflow: **Upload → Analyze → Repair → Finalize**. This is the core flow you'll follow every time. Finalize covers exporting a print-ready file or sending it to Mimaki 3D Link.

### Latest uploads

Your three most recently uploaded models appear at the bottom with 360° thumbnail previews. Click any model card to view its details, or click **Show All** to browse your full library.

## What happens after upload

When you drop a file onto the upload area:

1. The file uploads to our servers (you see a progress bar)
2. We automatically analyze the model — scanning geometry, calculating dimensions and volume
3. 360° thumbnail images are rendered from multiple angles
4. The model card appears in your latest uploads section, ready to repair

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  You can upload multiple files at once. Each file is processed independently and appears in your library as it completes.
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