Lightweight parametric CAD with constraints
OpenSCAD
CAD written as code
About OpenSCAD
OpenSCAD is a script-based 3D CAD modeller that builds solid 3D models from code, making parametric designs reproducible and version controllable, built for programmers and makers designing printable parts. It gives specialists precise control over the details of their craft, exports in the formats their machines and collaborators expect, and rewards practice with noticeably faster, cleaner results.
OpenSCAD key facts
- Category: Design & Creative
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: cad, 3d printing, scripting, parametric
- Official site: openscad.org
About the Design & Creative category
Design tools for interfaces, graphics, websites, and creative work. The Design & Creative category on Tools Hub currently lists 311 tools. Alongside OpenSCAD, it includes SolveSpace, BRL-CAD, Sweet Home 3D, QCAD.
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