Settings & Other
IDE operations
Q: How do I switch themes?
☀ button in the upper-right corner → Light / Dark / Follow system.
Q: How do I view IDE logs?
Click > Logs on the bottom status bar to expand it. Log file location:
%APPDATA%\ShiMetaPi Workbench\logs\Q: How do I exit the IDE?
The "Exit" button in the upper-right corner. It shuts down safely and no local data is lost.
Q: How do I uninstall cleanly?
Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a program → ShiMetaPi Workbench → Uninstall.
Uninstalling does not affect board data.
Data backup
Q: How do I back up my configuration?
Directory to back up:
%APPDATA%\ShiMetaPi Workbench\It contains:
- IDE configuration
- Deployment logs
Q: How do I migrate to a new computer?
- Back up the directory above
- Install Workbench on the new computer
- Copy the backed-up directory over it
- Log in to AIHub again
Q: Where are workspace project files?
~/Documents/ShiMetaPi Workbench/projects/Copy the whole directory to move your projects.
Performance issues
Q: The IDE starts slowly?
| Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Board not connected (repeated reconnection) | Connect it first |
| Many workspace files | Clean up |
| Antivirus scanning | Add a whitelist entry |
Q: The IDE uses too much memory?
| Item | Usage |
|---|---|
| Base processes | 200-400 MB |
| Camera preview | +100 MB |
| Multi-board heartbeat | +20 MB per board |
If total usage exceeds 2 GB, consider closing preview windows you don't need.
Agent
Q: How do I start a new session?
"New session" or "+ New session" at the top.
Q: How do I reset the context?
Click "Re-initialize context" at the top. It does not clear history — only the Agent's current context.
Q: What can the Agent do?
A Claude Code-powered board debugging assistant:
- Query board status (IP/CPU/MEM)
- Write Python scripts for the board
- Scan hardware peripherals
- Plan complex multi-step tasks
See Agent debugging assistant.
Themes & interface
Q: How do I hide the right panel?
⏐ button in the upper-right corner (panel toggle).
Q: How do I search globally?
🔍 button in the upper-right corner.
Notifications
Q: How do I view notifications?
🔔 button in the upper-right corner.
Notification types:
- Deployment finished / failed
- Board connection lost
- Model published, etc.
Feedback & support
Q: Where do I report problems?
Use the Agent Tab and let Claude Code troubleshoot for you:
I got error XXX while deploying. How do I fix it?Claude Code will automatically SSH into the board to investigate.
Q: Can I contact official support?
Current support channels:
- AIHub platform announcements: aihub.shimetapi.cn
- Repository announcements: mirrors.shimetapi.cn
Security
Q: Can board SSH credentials leak?
- The IDE stores them encrypted via the Windows Credential Manager
- shimetad has no password (nothing to leak)
- root credentials are managed by you
Upgrades
Q: Can I roll back to an older version?
Yes. Uninstall the current version → install the old one. But configuration may not be compatible, so back up your settings first.
Quick troubleshooting
| Symptom | Solution |
|---|---|
| Theme doesn't apply | Restart the IDE |
| Theme toggle unresponsive | Check the graphics driver |
| Auto-update doesn't work | Check the network |
| Leftovers after uninstall | Manually delete %APPDATA%\ShiMetaPi Workbench\ |