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How does this compare to OpenSCAD?
by Buttons840 6y ago
How does this compare to OpenSCAD?
- regularfry 6y agoDifferent UI paradigm. FreeCAD has a UI but is scriptable, whereas OpenSCAD is entirely scripted. Also, FreeCAD interfaces to other tools, whereas OpenSCAD is very standalone.
- atoav 6y agoIn OpenSCAD you write scripts to create shapes, in FreeCAD you will find a more traditional graphical approach. In fact FreeCAD has OpenSCAD support built in. If you don't like the OpenSCAD Syntax, I found solidpython quite ok
- threatripper 6y agoOpenSCAD: * You write a script that calls the functions to build the geometry. (Similar to LaTeX vs. Wordprocessor) * The geometry is defined as a mesh. (Similar to Blender 3D for modeling.) FreeCAD: * While it can also handle meshes, the geometry it actually uses a geometric modeling kernel that knows spheres, cylinders, bent surfaces. For 3D printing you would convert it to a mesh when exporting to an STL. (This is a bit like vector vs. pixel graphics.) * While you can do everything with a script (and sometimes that's more easy) it provides a classical CAD interface where you point and click with your mouse. * There's a ton of additional functionality via plugins available such as FEM simulation, Architecture, CAM, ...