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

# Quick Start

> Get up and running with Clariti in under 5 minutes

This guide walks you through specifying your first anchor channel connection in Clariti.

## Prerequisites

* A Clariti account ([sign up here](https://clariti.site/signup))
* Basic knowledge of structural loading and anchor channel concepts
* Your design loads (tension and/or shear forces)

## Your First Specification

<Steps>
  1. **Log In and Create a Project**

     After logging in, click **New Project** from the dashboard. Give your project a name and description.
  2. **Create a Design**

     Within your project, create a new design. You'll need to configure the channel:

     * **Channel Family** — Select from CPRO38, CPRO50, CPRO52, or CPRO52S
     * **Variant** — Choose the specific channel variant (e.g., CPRO38-1850)
     * **Bolt Thread Size** — Select bolt size (e.g., M12)
  3. **Define Applied Loads**

     Enter the loads applied to the channel:

     * **Position (mm)** — Distance from the far left end of the channel
     * **Tension (kN)** — Applied tension force
     * **Shear (kN)** — Applied shear force
     * Click **+ Add Load** to add additional load points as needed
  4. **Set Concrete Parameters**

     Configure your concrete geometry:

     * **Edge distances** — c₁₁, c₁₂, c₂₁, c₂₂
     * **Member thickness** — depth of concrete element

       <Tip>
         Edge distances significantly affect capacity. Clariti will warn you if your geometry causes reductions.
       </Tip>
  5. **Set Concrete Strength**

     Define the concrete properties:

     * **Concrete strength class** (e.g., C30/37)
     * **Concrete condition** — cracked or uncracked
  6. **Configure Lever Arm (Optional)**

     If your design includes a lever arm:

     * **Lever Arm** — Enable or disable lever arm consideration
     * **Degree of Restraint** — Value between 1 and 2 (1 = pinned, 2 = fully fixed)
  7. **Configure Reinforcement Options**

     Specify the reinforcement in your concrete element:

     * **Reinforcement density** — widely spaced or closely spaced
     * **Splitting reinforcement** — present or not
     * **Edge reinforcement** — none, straight edge, or straight edge with stirrups
  8. **Run Optimization**

     Click the **Run Optimization** button to calculate the optimal design based on your inputs. After entering all required parameters (marked with \*), the optimization will run in seconds.
  9. **Review Calculations**

     A pop-up will display a summary of your calculation results showing:

     * **Max Tension Utilisation** — Percentage and controlling failure mode
     * **Max Shear Utilisation** — Percentage and controlling failure mode
     * **Max Combined Utilisation** — Percentage for combined loading

     Click **Ask AI** to get AI assistance with understanding your design, or **View Results** to see the full breakdown in the Results panel.

       <Tip>
         Use the **Chat** tab at the bottom of the screen to ask the AI assistant questions about your design at any time.
       </Tip>
  10. **Export Your Specification**

  Once satisfied, export your work:

  * **PDF Report** — full calculation package for checking/approval
  * **3D Models** — download directly from the software
</Steps>

## What's Next?

* [Interface Overview](/getting-started/interface-overview) — Learn the Clariti interface in detail
* [Your First Project](/getting-started/first-project) — Detailed walkthrough of a complete project

<Warning>
  Clariti performs design verification, not detailed design. You remain responsible for ensuring the design is appropriate for your specific application and complies with all relevant codes and standards.
</Warning>