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As if the original comic wasn't reductive and unnecessarily dismissive enough, you've somehow made it worse. Let people make things if they think they have a shot at it, please.
Why put CAD software in the browser?
Electron: Heyyyyyyy
Because you can.
One codebase across all OSes and OS versions, no dependency issues, easy to push updates.
I'd prefer a native app myself, though.
Worse performance & accessibility, more restricted UI-Features, needs work to port... and now you need to care for mobile too.
Better pack it in Flatpack instead.
because that's the new hip OS
Looks cool, wishing them the best of luck. Would be awesome to have a properly functional open source CAD software to compete with the likes of Fusion.
I want to leave Fusion360 for 3D printing as I switched to Linux and I really do not want that cloud connection. Any recommendations?
My current toolkit (as a 3D printing hobbyist) on Linux currently includes:
- FreeCAD: Takes some getting used to, is a lot stricter, but that might even improve your CAD skills in the long term, as it forces you to think more about what you're actually doing. The closest thing to Fusion360.
- OpenSCAD: You're basically programming your models. Very powerful if you need parts with repeating sections and/or want something with easily adjustable parameters.
- Blender: Useful when I have to do some quick&dirty modifications to a model I've downloaded from somewhere.
Thank you :)
FreeCAD
Freecad. Turn on snapping and use the the helper. Seems like every new move requires a sketch rather than autocads sketch it all and then do 3d operations.
AFAIK there's only FreeCAD, but it is very different to work with so be prepared to relearn a lot of workflows.
Agreed. It is very powerful but the interface has a long way ahead to be user friendly. Still, it is worth the effort if you really care about sticking to linux.
When will there be a Tor version of CAD?
TorCAD
Shikidim Shikidim
Tried it briefly, seems nice but couldn't find snapping, setting certain lenghts and other must haves.