OpenSCAD
From www.openscad.org: OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD models. It is free software and available for Linux/UNIX, Windows and Mac OS X. Unlike most free software for creating 3D models (such as Blender) it does not focus on the artistic aspects of 3D modelling but instead on the CAD aspects. Thus it might be the application you are looking for when you are planning to create 3D models of machine parts but pretty sure is not what you are looking for when you are more interested in creating computer-animated movies.
OpenSCAD is not an interactive modeller. Instead it is something like a 3D-compiler that reads in a script file that describes the object and renders the 3D model from this script file. This gives you (the designer) full control over the modelling process and enables you to easily change any step in the modelling process or make designs that are defined by configurable parameters.
Resources:
Available at the
- Hill Library
Where?
Which computer?
Data Experience Lab (DXL) Mac Data Desktop Makerspace Makerspace Laptop - Hunt Library
Where?
Which computer?
Dataspace Mac Data Desktop
Can I install this software on other Libraries computers?
You can install this software on any Mac computer at the Libraries using Self Service.
Instructions for installing software on library computers
Documentation and tutorials
Can I install this software on my own computer?
The Libraries does not provide software for download to personal computers. It's possible you can get it from somewhere else on campus. Check other options for installing software on your computer.