On January 9, 2025, according to the Resource Library, a new open source CAD tool called Dune 3D was officially launched, aimed at providing the developers and designers simple and more efficient 3D design solutions. Dune 3D was optimized for gaps in existing open source tools and has widened more basic and flexible functions based on the old version.
The developer said that current Open Source current CAD tools have certain limits, such as:Although Freecad is powerful, it has 2D -centered sketch design limitations and lack of 3D stress support for stretching operations.. AndAlthough Solvespace has better workflows, it does not support the importation of step files and the geometry engine lacks rounding capacities and chamfer.。
Dune 3D is currently optimized for Linux systems, supports Windows and MacOS platforms and is equipped with detailed installation instructions. The tool contains basic design features such as straight lines, Bezier curve drawing and stretch and rotation tools to convert 2D sketches into 3D models. In addition, Dune 3D supports design constraints, adapted to mechanical parts conceptions with high dimensional precision, and also has rounding and chamfer functions to facilitate the functionality and appearance of improved models.
Although the software is still in its beginnings of development, Dune 3D provides a set of new tutorials to allow users to start quickly. Thanks to step -by -step advice, we help beginners finish the creation and design of simple models, allowing beginners to easily live their powerful functions. At the same time, as a free tool, it also provides an open source alternative for users who do not want to buy commercial CAD tools.
In short: as an open source tool, Dune 3D offers a new option for the CAO field and is particularly suitable for individual users, educational institutions and start-ups who wish to reduce high payments.
Although the current functions are relatively basic, with the continuous advancement of subsequent development, Dune 3D should further improve its functions and provide developers and designers with more powerful and practical tools.
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