<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div style="font-size:100%;color:#000000" dir="auto"><!-- originalMessage --><div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Kevin McClaning via TriEmbed <triembed@triembed.org> </div><div>Date: 4/12/20 11:47 AM (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: triembed@triembed.org </div><div>Subject: [TriEmbed] Looking for recommendation </div><div><br></div></div>
<p>Well, playing with my 3D printer has made its way to the top of
my TODO list. <br>
</p>
<p>I've used SketchUp to build 3D models for printing but they've
gone the way of subscription software since I last used it. This
is the second time I've been burned by using a proprietary tool
and having them go this route. Grrr. <br>
</p>
<p> Any recommendations for useful, open-source 3D modelling
software? I'm looking for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Linux</li>
<li>Open source</li>
<li>Something that won't go subscription model <br>
</li>
<li>Programmatic interface would be nice. SketchUp had a Ruby
interface.<br>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Right now, I'm looking to print a few knobs for some old
equipment but I'd like to find something I can use to build more
complicated things (like designing decks for the house, designing
sheds, etc). <br>
</p>
<p>I've seen recommendations for freeCAD and even Blender. And, of
course, there's OpenSCAD that Paul presented during one of our
meetings. Fusion360 is popular but seems to be Windows only and is
proprietary. <br>
</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Kevin<br>
</p>
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