# Getting Started

Welcome to Precision Cut Archery, ballistics software built specifically for archers.

As with other ballistics programs, you’ll start by setting up your gear in the application. 

Don’t worry, it only takes a few minutes! 

We’ve made the process simple and broken it into three easy steps. 

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## Tools and Equipment

These tools make it easier to measure and record your setup accurately. Don’t worry, you don’t need all of them to get started!

- Tape measure <span style="opacity: 0.7;">(measure your bow)</span>
- Draw board <span style="opacity: 0.7;">(hold your bow at full draw for accurate measurements)</span>
- Arrow scale <span style="opacity: 0.7;">(measure your arrow’s total weight)</span>
- Chronograph <span style="opacity: 0.7;">(measure your arrow's speed. See our <ins>[chronograph guide](/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/feature-walkthroughs/chronographs/)</ins>)</span>
- Calipers <span style="opacity: 0.7;">(precise sight mark measurements)</span>

> **Tip**
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> Don’t worry if you don’t have everything on hand! Most of these are optional.
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> - **No draw board?** Ask a friend to help measure your bow.  
> - **No chronograph?** Use our <ins>[EchoChrono](/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/feature-walkthroughs/echochrono/)</ins> feature to turn your phone into a chronograph.

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## Step 1: Add Your Bow

We only need a couple of simple measurements!

<ins>[Show me how &rarr;](/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/add-bow/)</ins>

## Step 2: Add Your Arrow

All we need from your arrow is your total arrow weight.

<ins>[Show me how &rarr;](/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/add-arrow/)</ins>

## Step 3: Sight-In Your Setup

We have several sight-in methods to choose from. Click the link below for more details.

<ins>[Show me how &rarr;](/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/sight-in/)</ins>

## You're all set!

Here's what a completed setup looks like:

![](/_astro/20250527195727.Cg2GuDC7_Lcr5R.webp)

> **Tip**
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> This setup will sync right to our mobile app, and vice versa! Simply download the app and login!
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> ![](/_astro/20251010123442.BlY0wcf5_QHmHy.webp)

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## Next Steps

Ready to get started? Check these out:

- <ins>[Print a sight tape](/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/feature-walkthroughs/sight-tape/)</ins>
- <ins>[Calculate sight marks](/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/feature-walkthroughs/sight-marks/)</ins>
- <ins>[Set your fixed pins](/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/feature-walkthroughs/fixed-pins/)</ins>
- <ins>[Calculate short-range marks](/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/feature-walkthroughs/short-range/)</ins>
- <ins>[Adjust for changes in air density](/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/feature-walkthroughs/density-altitude/)</ins>