---
title: "Recompute a design"
method: POST
path: "/v3/backoffice/design/{id}/compute"
tags: ["Design"]
---

# Recompute a design

`POST /v3/backoffice/design/{id}/compute`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.rhinoartisan.com`
- URL: `https://api.rhinoartisan.com/v3/backoffice/design/{id}/compute`
- Auth: API key in header `apikey`
- TypeScript: <https://skmtc.dev/rhinoartisan/apis/rhinoartisan-api/docs/v3/backoffice/design/:id/compute/post.ts> (a function with typed inputs; its response is checked against the schema)

Runs the engine again with the design's Knowledge Capsule, mode and values (or a new `values` from the body), replacing GLB/STL and tech in place. Previews are kept.

## Path parameters

- `id` integer, required

## Request body

- object
  - `values` object
  - `mode` 'rendering' | 'manufacturing'

## Response `200`

Design recomputed

## Other responses

- `404`: DESIGN_NOT_FOUND
- `502`: Compute failed; the design is left as failed

## Changes

- **2026-10-15** `598bac108453`: 1 info
  - endpoint added

[Operation history](https://skmtc.dev/rhinoartisan/apis/rhinoartisan-api/changes/v3/backoffice/design/:id/compute/post.md)

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