Setup Guide
Overview
SDCStudio is a cloud-based SaaS platform — there is nothing to install. This guide walks you through creating your account and configuring your settings.
Creating Your Account
- Visit SDCStudio: Navigate to https://sdcstudio.axius-sdc.com
- Sign Up: Click "Sign Up" or "Continue with Google" for OAuth authentication
- Verify Email: Check your inbox for a verification email and click the confirmation link
- Sign In: Log in to access the dashboard
Browser Requirements
SDCStudio requires a modern browser with JavaScript enabled:
- Chrome/Edge: Version 90 or higher (recommended)
- Firefox: Version 88 or higher
- Safari: Version 14 or higher
Recommended System
- Internet: Broadband (10 Mbps or faster recommended)
- Screen Resolution: 1920x1080 or higher (minimum 1366x768)
- RAM: 8GB or more
Settings Overview
All account configuration is in the Settings page. Click the gear icon in the navigation bar, or go directly to /app/settings.
Settings is organized into five tabs:
- Profile — your identity and password
- Preferences — display, language, modeler defaults, and ontology configuration
- Teams — team membership and collaboration
- Wallet — billing, funds, and transaction history
- API Keys — programmatic access tokens
Profile
The Profile tab manages your account identity.
User Information
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Email Address | Yes | Your login email |
| Full Name | No | Display name across the platform |
| First Name | No | Used in greetings and notifications |
| Last Name | No | Used in greetings and notifications |
| Organization | No | Your company or institution |
| Usage | No | Brief description of how you use SDCStudio |
Your account type is shown as a read-only badge: User, Staff, or Superuser.
Click Save Changes to update your profile.
Changing Your Password
- Click Change Password to expand the password form
- Enter your Current Password
- Enter a New Password (minimum 8 characters)
- Confirm the new password
- Click Change Password
Preferences
The Preferences tab controls display settings, modeler identity, and ontology configuration.
Display Preferences
Theme: Choose between Light and Dark mode. The change takes effect immediately.
Language: Select your preferred UI language: - English - Espanol - Portugues Brasileiro - Francais
Items Per Page: Control default pagination for lists and tables. Options: 10, 25 (default), 50, or 100.
Modeler Information
These fields are embedded in generated schemas and outputs:
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Modeler Name | Yes | Your name as it appears in generated models |
| Modeler Email | Yes | Your contact email in generated models |
| Default Project | No | Pre-selected project when creating new models |
| Preferred Ontology Service | No | Custom ontology service URL for semantic discovery |
Preferred Ontologies
A dual-pane transfer list lets you select which ontologies are prioritized during semantic discovery:
- Available Ontologies (left pane) — all ontologies not yet selected
- Selected Ontologies (right pane) — your preferred ontologies
Use the arrow buttons to move ontologies between panes. Click Manage Ontologies to navigate to the full ontology management page.
Ontology Weight Multipliers
Fine-tune how strongly different ontology sources are weighted during semantic discovery:
| Weight | Range | Default | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Ontology Weight | 0.1 - 5.0 | 1.5 | Boost for your selected preferred ontologies |
| Standard Ontology Weight | 0.1 - 5.0 | 1.0 | Baseline weight for standard ontologies |
| External Source Weight | 0.1 - 5.0 | 0.8 | Weight for external ontology sources |
Project Filter
Enable Filter components by project to restrict component lists to only the currently selected project. When unchecked, components from all your projects are shown.
Click Save Modeler Settings to apply changes.
Teams
The Teams tab manages collaborative access to projects and components.
Viewing Your Teams
Your teams are displayed as cards showing team name, your role badge (Owner, Admin, or Member), and member count. Click a team card to view its details.
Team Details
After selecting a team, you can:
- View members — table with email, name, role, and join date
- Invite members — enter an email address and select a role (Member or Admin). Invitations expire after 7 days.
- Remove members — owners and admins can remove members (except the owner)
- Rename team — owners can change the team name
Roles
| Role | Invite/Remove Members | Edit Any Component | Rename Team | Delete Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Admin | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Member | No | Own only | No | No |
For full details, see the Team Management Guide.
Wallet
The Wallet tab manages your pre-paid USD balance for pay-as-you-go billing.
Balance
Your current balance is displayed with color-coded status:
- Green (> $25) — plenty of funds
- Yellow ($10 - $25) — consider adding funds
- Red (< $10) — add funds soon
Adding Funds
- Click Add Funds
- Select an amount: $10, $25, $50, $100, or $250
- Click Pay to open Stripe Checkout
- Complete payment — your balance updates within seconds
Per-Operation Costs
| Operation | Cost |
|---|---|
| Validate instance | $0.001 |
| Sign instance | $0.005 |
| Mint component | $0.10 |
| Assemble model | $0.50 |
| Download app | $1.50 |
Auto-Reload
Toggle auto-reload on to automatically top up your wallet when your balance drops below a threshold:
- Threshold — the balance that triggers a reload (default: $10.00)
- Reload Amount — how much to add each time (default: $50.00)
Auto-reload uses the payment method saved from your most recent Stripe Checkout.
Transaction History
View all wallet activity in the transaction table. Filter by type (reload, mint, validate, etc.) and export as CSV.
For full details, see the Wallet & Billing Guide.
API Keys
The API Keys tab lets you generate tokens for programmatic access to SDCStudio APIs.
Generating a Key
- Click Generate API Key
- Copy the key immediately — it is shown only once and cannot be retrieved later
- Store the key securely
Using Your Key
Include the key in API requests as a Bearer token:
Authorization: Bearer sdc_your_api_key_here
The key works with all SDCStudio API endpoints (Catalog, VaaS, Assembly, etc.) and does not expire.
Rotating and Revoking
- Rotate: Click Rotate API Key to generate a new key. The old key is invalidated immediately.
- Revoke: Click Revoke API Key to disable API access entirely. You can generate a new key later.
Next Steps
Now that your account is configured:
- Quick Start Guide — create your first data model in 5 minutes
- System Overview — understand the platform architecture
- User Guides — learn workflows and advanced features
Getting Help
- Documentation: Check the troubleshooting guide
- Support: Contact support@axius-sdc.com
Ready to start? Continue with the Quick Start Guide to create your first data model.