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FOSS alternative to Fusion360 (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by Rootiest@lemmy.world to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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Here's a tough one for you:

An alternative to AutoDesk Fusion360 for 3D print modeling.

Ideally with native Linux support but I'm more concerned with getting out from under AutoDesk's thumb than I am with using wine.

Blender seems like the obvious choice, but it's not really built for 3d printing.

It's looking like FreeCAD may be about as good as it gets unless someone here has some other suggestions.

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[–] waz@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I use FreeCAD most of the time, but occasionally I'll also use OpenSCAD. It's a different way to think about drawings but in certain circumstances it seems easier.

[–] Nomad@infosec.pub 3 points 1 year ago

Jup, freecad sucks balls, but there is nothing better. Opescad is nice if you are used to coding.

[–] Rootiest@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I do use OpenSCAD a bit, when the situation warrants it.

Probably not ideal for all models though