Frequently asked questions

Why can’t I drag some points?

Orange free points drag directly, purple bound points move only along a path, and gray derived points are calculated by expressions. Move a derived point by dragging one of its free or bound inputs.

Can canvas actions conflict with the script?

No. Tools, dragging, property changes, and parameter sliders all edit the same Eidolang text. The text is the single source of truth; the canvas is its live evaluated result.

What is the difference between .eido and .txt?

An .eido file is a complete project with multiple figures, a manifest, and project settings. A .txt or .geo file is one bare Eidolang script. Opening .eido creates a project tab; dropping .txt or .geo adds a figure to the active project.

Why did my view or zoom change after reopening?

Camera direction, pan/zoom, grid style, and selection are local view state and are not stored in .eido. The project's zoom limits and auto-dock setting are stored.

Can I convert a 2D figure to 3D?

Not directly. A figure is fixed as plane or solid at creation and uses that Eidolang dialect. Create a figure of the other kind and rewrite the construction for that space.

MCP is connected, but why can’t it see my figure?

Confirm that the app is on the target project, the figure's exposure dot is filled, and the required read tool is enabled. External calls can access only exposed figures in the active project.

Why is the coordinate grid missing from an export?

The export dialog has its own Coordinate grid toggle. Export defaults only set its initial value, and every export can override it.

Are Agent chats shared with my project?

Not by default. A saved .eido includes project conversations only after Settings › General › Include agent chats is enabled. API keys are never written to a project file.