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  1. 05-19-2015, 07:36 AM #1
    macdonald.laura92
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    Compiling a list of 3D design software

    Hey there! I'm Laura, and I'm new to the field.

    I was hoping to compile a list of 3D printing designing software, and want to find a program I'm really comfortable with.

    I'm currently using Slic3r, a basic tool that was provided my Prusa Research when I bought my printer from them.
    It's a good enough tool, and it's been very useful so far, but some new software might help take full advantage of my
    printer.

    Thanks!

    - LM
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  2. 05-19-2015, 08:09 AM #2
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    Hi,
    Are you looking for Design software or a slicing software ? Slic3r belongs to the last : you can't do any actual design in it. If you are talking about design, do you mean any CAD, art CAD or engineering CAD ?
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  3. 05-19-2015, 08:33 AM #3
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    CAD, preferably. I've not been able to actually make any designs (mainly out of cowardice) I've just stolen them from my colleagues.
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    Free or open source.

    http://www.sketchup.com/

    http://www.123dapp.com/design

    https://www.tinkercad.com/

    http://www.freecadweb.org/

    http://www.openscad.org/

    Turbocad can be purchased for $40.

    http://www.amazon.com/IMSI-TurboCAD-.../dp/B005576Q6U
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    Quote Originally Posted by Starlord View Post
    Free or open source.

    http://www.sketchup.com/

    http://www.123dapp.com/design

    https://www.tinkercad.com/

    http://www.freecadweb.org/

    http://www.openscad.org/

    Turbocad can be purchased for $40.

    http://www.amazon.com/IMSI-TurboCAD-.../dp/B005576Q6U
    Wow, that's great! Thanks!
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  6. 05-20-2015, 02:13 AM #6
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    Not free and not open source : many many more. What are you trying to do ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by LambdaFF View Post
    Not free and not open source : many many more. What are you trying to do ?
    Nothing ambitious just yet. I've got a 3D printer, and I'm just experimenting with it. Eventually I'd want to start making figures or movie props
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