diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -15,4 +15,5 @@ SetupWriteRead5.3mf
 v093reout.3mf
 .vs
 .idea
-cmake-build-*
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+cmake-build-*
+venv
diff --git a/.readthedocs.yml b/.readthedocs.yml
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--- a/.readthedocs.yml
+++ b/.readthedocs.yml
@@ -1,26 +1,21 @@
-# .readthedocs.yml
-# Read the Docs configuration file
-# See https://docs.readthedocs.io/en/stable/config-file/v2.html for details
+# .readthedocs.yml - Configuration for MkDocs on Read the Docs
 
-# Required
 version: 2
 
-
 build:
   os: ubuntu-22.04
   tools:
-    python: "3.7"
+    python: "3.9"  # Python 3.9+ recommended for better compatibility
 
-# Build documentation in the docs/ directory with Sphinx
-sphinx:
-  configuration: Documentation/conf.py
+# Use MkDocs instead of Sphinx
+mkdocs:
+  configuration: DocumentationNew/mkdocs.yml  # Path to MkDocs config
 
-# Optionally build your docs in additional formats such as PDF and ePub
+# Enable additional output formats (optional, MkDocs natively supports HTML)
 formats:
-  - epub
   - pdf
-  - htmlzip
+  - epub
 
 python:
   install:
-    - requirements: Documentation/requirements.txt
+    - requirements: DocumentationNew/requirements.txt
diff --git a/DocumentationNew/docs/contributions.md b/DocumentationNew/docs/contributions.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,101 @@
+# Contributor's Guide
+
+lib3mf is an open-source project.
+
+Contributions are welcome, and we are always looking for people who can improve the implementation of the specification and extensions of 3MF.
+
+You can also contribute by reporting bugs in the [Issue tracker](https://github.com/3MFConsortium/lib3mf/issues), helping review pull requests, participating in discussions about issues, and more.
+
+---
+
+## Filing Issues
+
+When filing an [issue](https://github.com/3MFConsortium/lib3mf/issues) to report errors or problems, make sure to answer these five questions:
+
+1. **Which version of lib3mf are you using?**  
+   - The API call `lib3mf_getlibraryversion` reveals lib3mf's version number.  
+   - **Windows only:** The properties of lib3mf's binary contain version information (e.g., right-click on the DLL → Properties → Details).  
+
+2. **Which operating system are you using?**  
+3. **What did you do?**  
+4. **What did you expect to see?**  
+5. **What did you see instead?**  
+
+When contributing to this repository, please first discuss the change you wish to make via an issue with the [maintainers](#maintainers). This way, we can ensure that there is no overlap between contributions or development work by the 3MF consortium itself.
+
+---
+
+## Submitting a Pull Request
+
+When ready to contribute, **fork** this repository and submit a **pull request** that references the issue it resolves. Be sure to include a clear and detailed description of the changes you've made so that we can verify them and eventually merge.
+
+lib3mf follows the [git-flow](https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials/comparing-workflows/gitflow-workflow) branching model.  
+New developments are integrated into the [develop](https://github.com/3MFConsortium/lib3mf/tree/develop) branch.  
+lib3mf's maintainers will create releases from the develop branch when appropriate.
+
+---
+
+## Maintainers
+
+Maintainers are responsible for responding to pull requests and issues, as well as guiding the direction of the project.
+
+We currently have two maintainers:
+
+- **Alexander Oster** - [alexander.oster@autodesk.com](mailto:alexander.oster@autodesk.com)  
+- **Martin Weismann** - [martin.weismann@autodesk.com](mailto:martin.weismann@autodesk.com)  
+
+If you've established yourself as an impactful contributor to the project and are willing to take on extra work, we'd love to have your help maintaining it!  
+Email the current maintainers for details.
+
+---
+
+## Building lib3mf from Source
+
+1. **Clone the repository**  
+   ```sh
+   git clone https://github.com/3MFConsortium/lib3mf
+   ```
+2. **Enter local checkout**  
+   ```sh
+   cd lib3mf
+   ```
+3. **Initialize the [googletest](https://github.com/google/googletest) submodule**  
+   ```sh
+   git submodule update --init
+   ```
+4. **Generate project files using CMake**  
+   Use the scripts in the **[cmake](cmake)** folder:
+   - **Windows:** Run `GenerateVS2017.bat`
+   - **Linux/Mac:** Run `GenerateMake.sh`
+   - To specify custom [CMake generators](https://cmake.org/cmake/help/v3.0/manual/cmake-generators.7.html), define your own target.
+
+   This will create a `build/` folder containing the appropriate project files.
+
+5. **Build the projects**  
+   - **Windows:**
+     1. Open the **Visual Studio Solution** in the `build/` folder.
+     2. Build the solution.
+     3. Select the project you want to run as the "Start-Up Project."
+     4. Run/debug it in Visual Studio.
+
+   - **Linux/Mac:**
+     1. Navigate to the `build/` folder.
+     2. Run:
+        ```sh
+        make
+        ```
+     3. Run/debug the compiled binaries.
+
+---
+
+## How to Develop lib3mf
+
+lib3mf is based on the **hourglass pattern** for software components and uses the  
+[Automatic Component Toolkit (ACT)](https://github.com/Autodesk/AutomaticComponentToolkit/) to simplify development.
+
+lib3mf's goal is to run on **Windows, Linux, and macOS**, with most of its code being **platform-independent**.
+
+!!! note ""
+    The contents of this page have been largely copied from  
+    [https://github.com/3MFConsortium/lib3mf/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/3MFConsortium/lib3mf/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).  
+    If you find any information to be outdated, feel free to let us know.
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diff --git a/DocumentationNew/docs/index.md b/DocumentationNew/docs/index.md
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+++ b/DocumentationNew/docs/index.md
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+# Welcome to lib3mf Documentation
diff --git a/DocumentationNew/docs/license.md b/DocumentationNew/docs/license.md
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+++ b/DocumentationNew/docs/license.md
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+# License (BSD-2-Clause)
+
+© 2019 3MF Consortium  
+All rights reserved.
+
+Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,  
+are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+
+1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this  
+   list of conditions, and the following disclaimer.
+
+2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this  
+   list of conditions, and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or  
+   other materials provided with the distribution.
+
+---
+
+## **Disclaimer**
+THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND  
+ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED  
+WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  
+IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,  
+INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,  
+BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,  
+DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF  
+LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE  
+OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED  
+OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
diff --git a/DocumentationNew/docs/pdf-styles.css b/DocumentationNew/docs/pdf-styles.css
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+++ b/DocumentationNew/docs/pdf-styles.css
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+/* ============================= */
+/* 📄 Fix List Indentation in PDFs */
+/* ============================= */
+
+ol, ul {
+    margin-left: 20px;  /* Adjust list margin */
+    padding-left: 20px; /* Add padding to align properly */
+}
+
+ol ol, ol ul, ul ol, ul ul {
+    margin-left: 30px;  /* Ensure nested lists are indented properly */
+    padding-left: 30px;
+}
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diff --git a/DocumentationNew/mkdocs.yml b/DocumentationNew/mkdocs.yml
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@@ -0,0 +1,94 @@
+site_name: lib3mf documentation
+site_url: https://lib3mf.readthedocs.io/
+site_author: 3MF Consortium
+site_description: "Official documentation for lib3mf"
+
+repo_url: https://github.com/3MFConsortium/lib3mf
+edit_uri: ""
+
+theme:
+  name: material
+  logo: images/dot-3mf.png
+  favicon: images/3mf.png
+  features:
+    - navigation.tabs
+    - navigation.sections
+    - navigation.instant
+    - navigation.expand
+    - navigation.top
+    - search.highlight
+    - content.code.copy  # Copy button for code blocks
+    - content.code.annotate
+  palette:
+  - scheme: default  # Light mode
+    primary: grey
+    accent: deep-orange
+    toggle:
+      icon: material/weather-night  # Moon icon for dark mode
+      name: Switch to dark mode
+  - scheme: slate  # Dark mode
+    primary: grey
+    accent: light-blue
+    toggle:
+      icon: material/weather-sunny  # Sun icon for light mode
+      name: Switch to light mode
+  font:
+    text: Roboto
+    code: Roboto Mono
+  icon:
+    repo: fontawesome/brands/github
+
+nav:
+  - Home: index.md
+  - Getting Started:
+      - Installation: installation.md
+      - Usage: usage.md
+  - Reference:
+      - API Overview: api.md
+      - Advanced Topics: advanced.md
+  - About:
+      - License: license.md
+      - Contributing: contributions.md
+extra:
+  generator: false
+  social:
+    - icon: fontawesome/brands/github
+      link: https://github.com/3MFConsortium/lib3mf
+  toggle:
+    icon: material/weather-night  # Night mode (moon)
+    name: Switch to dark mode
+    position: right  # Moves toggle to the rightmost position
+
+extra_css:
+  - pdf-styles.css
+
+plugins:
+  - search
+  - with-pdf:
+      output_path: "../lib3mf_documentation.pdf"
+      cover: true
+      cover_logo: images/dot-3mf.png
+      cover_title: "lib3mf documentation"
+      toc_title: "Table of Contents"
+      author: "3MF Consortium"
+      cover_subtitle: ""
+      copyright: "v2.4.1-alpha"
+      stylesheets:
+        - pdf-styles.css
+  - minify:
+      minify_html: true
+  - table-reader  # Enables CSV and table support
+  - mkdocs-video  # Adds video embedding
+
+markdown_extensions:
+  - admonition
+  - pymdownx.superfences
+  - pymdownx.tabbed
+  - pymdownx.highlight
+  - pymdownx.emoji
+  - pymdownx.extra
+  - pymdownx.tasklist
+  - pymdownx.details
+  - pymdownx.keys
+  - toc:
+      permalink: "#"
diff --git a/DocumentationNew/requirements.txt b/DocumentationNew/requirements.txt
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+++ b/DocumentationNew/requirements.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+# MkDocs and Material Theme
+mkdocs-material
+
+# Plugins for Extra Features
+mkdocs-material[plugins]  # Enables all recommended plugins
+mkdocs-macros-plugin  # Allows using macros in Markdown files
+mkdocs-minify-plugin
+mkdocs-video
+mkdocs-with-pdf
+mkdocs-table-reader-plugin
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