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Which proprietary software do you prefer over their open-source alternatives, and why? (lemmy.ml)
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[โ€“] 7 points 3 years ago (2 children)

For 3D printing, did you try OpenSCAD? If you're already a programmer it's much easier to get into than it is to get into any classic CAD software.

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 3 years ago

    OpenSCAD has its uses, but would hardly classify it as full CAD software. Prusa, I believe, used OpenSCAD for a while but they even moved to Fusion360. FreeCAD would be great if the devs would stop trying to reinvent the wheel in their UI. There is a ton of potential, but it simply isn't where it needs to be yet.

    Fusion360 or SolidWorks are very well established in that space and their shitty license models reflect that.

    Still, as a free alternative, FreeCAD is where it's at. You just really need to understand if it will suit all of your needs and for me, it doesn't.

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