OpenSCAD

OpenSCAD is a user-friendly program that helps you create solid 3D CAD objects. It's great for folks who have some experience with CAD software, so if you're ready to dive in, this tool might be just what you need!

Easy Installation

The installation process is super quick and doesn't require any special steps. Once it's installed, you'll see a straightforward window split into several panels. Each panel has its own purpose—one for writing code, another for viewing log details, and a third for displaying 3D graphics.

Getting Started with Examples

OpenSCAD comes with a few examples to help kickstart your projects. While writing code is pretty straightforward, keep in mind that syntax highlighting isn't supported in this version.

Compiling Your Projects

When you're done with your project, you can easily reload and compile it—either automatically or manually! You can also display the AST (Abstract Syntax Tree), CSG (Constructive Solid Geometry) tree, and even export your work into formats like STL, OFF, DXF, CSV, or PNG. Plus, flushing caches is a breeze!

View Options

You've got options! With OpenSCAD, you can view OpenCSG or CGAL surfaces or grids only. You can also show edges and axes or enable animations. Want to hide the editor or console? No problem! You can even toggle between perspective and orthogonal views.

User Experience

This app runs smoothly without eating up too much RAM or CPU power. From our tests, we didn't hit any snags—it didn't hang up, crash, or throw error messages at us. If you ever get stuck, there's help documentation available along with hotkey support.

A Comfortable GUI

OpenSCAD gives users an easy-to-navigate interface with intuitive options for creating and compiling 3D CAD objects. And if you prefer to skip the installer altogether, there's a portable version available that lets you run the app directly!