CAD and CAM Software

This page lists some of the common CAD and CAM software that DoES members use.

3D Graphics

If you're new to 3D modelling, here's a series of video tutorials that teach you the basics.

OnShape

• Browser-based
• As good as solidworks!
• See Julian for help

Autodesk Fusion 360

• Can generate toolpaths
• See Martin for help

OpenSCAD

• Programmatically create 3D models

Processing

• Programatically create 3D models (and many other things too)
• It is possible to generate 3D forms for STL export
• See John O'Shea for help

Vector graphics

Inkscape

• Our tool of choice for laser cutters and vinyl cutter

JavascriptToSVG

• Programatically generate shapes for 2D cutting

SVGnest

• Rotates and moves shapes so they take up least space possible
• Result = Less material used in your projects!