Five fabrication workspaces
FDM, Resin, Mold, CNC and Laser share one desktop environment instead of forcing the user to rebuild the same source geometry for every process.
GcoWorks is a local-first desktop fabrication environment for preparing and inspecting manufacturing output across FDM, Resin, Mold, CNC and Laser workflows.
One source asset stays authoritative while process-specific generation, simulation, diagnostics and preflight feedback remain visible before material and machine time are committed.
Advanced functional prototype. Software generation, simulation and validation workflows are implemented. Physical machine, material and mold validation remain the next major proof.
System direction
GcoWorks keeps the imported or created asset as the source of truth, then derives only the process data needed for the manufacturing route that actually applies.
FDM, Resin, Mold, CNC and Laser share one desktop environment instead of forcing the user to rebuild the same source geometry for every process.
A shared preflight model exposes errors, warnings, confidence and output-readiness rather than presenting uncertain output as automatically safe.
Core preparation, generation, simulation, diagnostics and project output are designed to remain on user-controlled hardware.
The user-defined work area is the manufacturing inclusion volume. Source geometry is not silently scaled, centered or modified simply to fit it.
Generated output can be accompanied by logs, timing, metrics, summaries and validation results so decisions remain inspectable.
Position, rotation, scale and source provenance remain consistent as applicable geometry moves between manufacturing contexts.
Current desktop scope
Each process keeps its own manufacturing logic, while inspection, transform behavior, work-area rules and visible preflight feedback follow one product direction. Click any screenshot to inspect the current interface at full size.
FDM preview represents deposited material as volumetric extrusion beads derived from generated G-code. Build and All views preserve the generated layers rather than skipping them for speed.
Resin supports multi-model slicing and selected-layer inspection with previous/current comparison and layer-linked exposure, lift and retract information.
The current Auto workflow can generate a smooth exactly-two-half mold path for applicable geometry, with smooth registration geometry, measured clearance checks and authoritative generated parts that remain editable in the main scene. Analysis warnings remain visible where real demolding still needs physical proof.
CNC simulation follows generated motion order and separates rapid travel from feed motion. Carved progress can be inspected without resetting the user’s camera.
Laser preview keeps rapid G0 moves as travel only while G1 process moves retain Raster, Engrave and Cut meaning. Repeated passes remain visible in real G-code order.
Current software evidence
GcoWorks 94.0.15 is a render/viewer-performance release built on 94g5. Manufacturing output generation is intentionally frozen relative to that base.
The current regression set passes after the final render-scheduler changes. This is software verification, not a claim of physical manufacturing accuracy.
Bundled sample comparisons between 94g5 and 94g6 produced byte-identical generated output for FDM, CNC and Laser.
Main and CNC viewers reduce idle cadence while direct interaction remains 60 FPS. Background cadence is further reduced when appropriate.
The Mold viewer moved away from perpetual idle traversal to event-driven synchronization and rendering.
Selected-layer updates now target previous/current material state instead of scanning every layer for each change.
The software can inspect, generate, simulate and flag known conditions. It does not replace machine-specific setup, operator judgement or real material testing.
This public browser demo is a lightweight local STL preview of the shared GcoWorks interface shell. It intentionally exposes only the 3D / CNC / Laser preview controls shown here; Resin and Mold capabilities belong to the desktop prototype and are not simulated in this browser demo. Selected STL files are previewed locally in the browser and are not uploaded to our own servers.
Effective date: August 31, 2026
Last updated: August 31, 2026
Platform status: GcoWorks is a local-first fabrication application in active development. The current desktop prototype includes FDM / 3D printing, CNC, Laser, Resin and Mold workspaces. iOS and Android versions may be distributed in the future. Before any public mobile release, this policy and the relevant App Store / Google Play privacy disclosures will be checked against the exact permissions, SDKs and services used by those final builds.
This policy covers the GcoWorks desktop prototype, any future iOS or Android versions released under the GcoWorks name, and the public GcoWorks project page and browser STL preview demo.
GcoWorks is designed so that core model inspection, fabrication preparation, validation, diagnostics, previews and project outputs can remain on user-controlled hardware. An account is not required for the current core local workflow. GcoWorks does not require continuous upload of project files to a developer-operated cloud service for core local processing.
Depending on the workflow, GcoWorks may process user-selected 3D models, STL, OBJ, GLTF/GLB, SVG, DXF, images, CNC relief inputs, Laser design files, Resin layer/export data, Mold data, generated G-code, generated Mold STL parts, manifests, screenshots, logs, metrics, summaries, validation results, machine-readiness information and fabrication reports. These materials are intended to remain on user-controlled storage unless the user intentionally exports, shares, copies, backs up or sends them through another service.
A future mobile build may request only the operating-system permissions needed by the feature the user chooses to use. This may include access to user-selected documents or media for importing fabrication files, local storage for saving exports, and local-network access if a future feature communicates with compatible devices or machines on the user’s network. Notification permission may be requested if a released mobile feature provides local job or process alerts. GcoWorks does not need access to a user’s full Apple or Google account credentials. The exact permission set will be finalised and disclosed before public mobile release.
GcoWorks may create local diagnostic logs, generation timing information, validation results, Ready / Review / Blocked preflight summaries, machine-readiness reports, motion metrics, support reports, simulation information, quality summaries and technical reports. These materials are intended for local troubleshooting and review unless the user chooses to share them. If a future public build offers optional crash reporting or analytics, the exact data and provider will be disclosed before release and reflected in the relevant store privacy disclosures.
The browser demo is a lightweight local STL preview and intentionally exposes only the 3D / CNC / Laser preview controls shown on this page. Resin and Mold capabilities belong to the desktop prototype and are not simulated in the browser demo. Selected STL files are read locally by the browser for preview and are not designed to be uploaded to our own servers by the demo.
The browser demo currently loads viewer modules from the unpkg content-delivery network. As with ordinary web requests, that provider may receive technical request information such as IP address, browser/device information and request timing. This does not change the intended local handling of the STL file selected for preview.
If GcoWorks is distributed through Apple App Store or Google Play, those platforms may independently process information associated with downloads, purchases, subscriptions, device operation, diagnostics, crash reporting or store accounts under their own privacy policies. Where a platform provides an in-app purchase or payment system, payment processing is handled by that platform; GcoWorks does not receive or store full payment-card details.
If a user chooses to connect third-party fabrication hardware, storage, a network device, file provider or another external service, that external system may process data according to its own terms and privacy policy. GcoWorks cannot control the data practices of hardware, networks or services selected by the user.
GcoWorks does not sell user fabrication files, locally generated project outputs or local fabrication settings. Core local project files are not designed to be uploaded to our own servers unless the user intentionally uses a future feature that clearly requires upload, synchronization, collaboration or cloud processing. Any such feature will be disclosed before release.
The current GcoWorks prototype is not designed around advertising identifiers or cross-app advertising tracking. If a future mobile release changes this, the policy, consent flow and App Store / Google Play disclosures will be updated before that release.
Files and outputs stored locally remain on user-controlled storage until the user removes them through GcoWorks, the operating system or the relevant storage location. Because local-only files are not designed to live in a developer-operated GcoWorks account service, remote recovery or remote deletion may not be possible for local-only content.
Local-first processing reduces the need to transmit fabrication files to an external service, but no software, device or network can be guaranteed to be completely secure. GcoWorks remains under active development and physical manufacturing validation is still required. Software preflight output should not be treated as a substitute for machine-specific safety procedures, operator judgement, manufacturer instructions or physical verification.
GcoWorks is not designed specifically for children. It is intended for general fabrication preparation, model inspection, diagnostics, validation and machine-oriented workflows. Where a school, lab or supervised environment uses GcoWorks, the responsible organisation remains responsible for its own consent, supervision and device-management requirements.
This policy may be updated when GcoWorks architecture, mobile permissions, connected services, distribution method or data-handling practices change. The current version will be posted on this page with a revised date.
For privacy questions or project enquiries, contact creatooo.com@gmail.com.