It looks like a visual programming version of OpenSCAD.
OpenSCAD is already really fun (especially with https://github.com/SolidCode/SolidPython).
Something more “teaching oriented” is being done here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/einsteinsworkshop/blockscad-easy-3d-cad-for-kids-and-adults-open-sou
Notice that the guys doing Flood also do:
http://dynamobim.org
see more : http://www.onshape.com/product-tour
Onshape is a CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in.
Actually in beta version, have to request invitation to try.
I’m an old Catia user and still looking for a free CAD software to replace it.
This one is unfortunately not opensource, but seem to have interresting features.
I had a quick look on the feature this morning and I’m a bit surprised, I’ve to invistigate further more but sounds interesting.
I’ll try to put the Ergorobot Jr as training exercice,
Help doc is available too : https://cad.onshape.com/help/#help.htm
looks promising indeed
Just a feedback on FreeCAD, the version 0.14 is really not stable. It is third time I do same piece and when I modify a detail, the tree is completely mixed…
Since @Lionel told us about OnShape, I’ve seriously began to use it daily and I have to say it is a very relevant alternative to Solidworks. There is in addition several strong features such as the ability to merge 2 versions !
From my point of view, there is no strong reason to use Solidworks rather OnShape (free) for hobbyist project.
Yes I tested “onshape” and "cubify design"
For onshape, I just say that if you want to export your part in STL it is not intuitive (right click on the part in the left column and choose “export to STL”)
I do not understand yet the concept of “5 active documents” for the free version.
Concerning cubify design, it is not free but it is acceptable (149€) Is it yearly ? And the soft is very stable and close to solidworks (with assembly)
But there are so many soft (with its own extension) If you want a model of XL-320 you have it in solidworks but not in cubify nor onshape…
I will try a assembly on onshape to test the “active documents”
I also spent several time understanding the concept, actually it is quite simple:
I do not understand your point, there is a XL320 step file, you can import it everywhere. So I have imported also the model on OnShape: Onshape
Ok, thank you for the tip.
I just signed up for OnShape to test it and I received a mail for an advanced training tuesday afternoon https://www.onshape.com/onshape-advanced-training-jun-16
Lien de @droy en français.
Un point complet sur les logiciels gratuits de dessin 3d: http://cursus.edu/institutions-formations-ressources/formation/24747/repertoire-des-applications-gratuites-dessin-26/?utm_source=Thot+Cursus+-+Bulletins+hebdomadaires&utm_campaign=4853937cce-UA-5755289-1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3ba118524c-4853937cce-13463333
The answer is, “yes.” I just used, “parametric modeling blender 3d” on Google and was shown several working examples.
PUPPICAD is a free computational design environment with a visual programming 3D interface that can be extended by scripting in C# or VB or by loading existing DLL class libraries - for unlimited feature expansion.
puppicad.xyz
I just came across this, don’t know what you can do with it.
It seems to be cloud based and able to import a lot of CAD file format. I cannot test it as it doesn’t support Linux, so anyone?
Is there a good CAD software where you don’t have to know C++? My experience with one CAD software is I had to learn C++ just to get any use of it.
This was when I was looking for an alternative to Google Sketchup. Going to try FreeCAD from the list here.
You can try FreeCAD, OnShape, Inventor, or Fusion 360.
I’ve used Fusion 360 on a few projects and I feel it is very easy to use and the renders are awesome if you need to showcase your designs. You can add materials to the bodies, create animations to explain assembly of devices, and it allows you to create stress tests on the design.
Overall, I don’t have anything negative to say about it other than that it takes too long to upload CADs to the cloud and to other people through the actual app.