Originally posted on the discussion from [DMS Software - What do we have available?] (https://talk.dallasmakerspace.org/t/dms-software-what-do-we-have-available/5352/13 ) - copied over to make a new thread here in the 3D Fab category to make it easier for 3D Fabrication Members (and others who may be interested) to see what all we currently have installed on our computers in the 3D Fab Room at Dallas Makerspace.
Below is a list of the software currently installed on the three computers (3DFAB-01, 3DFAB-02, and 3DFAB-03) in the 3D Fab Room (exceptions will be noted below the list).
In Alphabetical Order (descriptions general copied/pasted from their websites and/or wikipedia):
Autodesk 123D Design ( http://www.123dapp.com/design ) - A free, powerful, yet simple 3D creation and editing tool.
Autodesk 123D Catch ( http://www.123dapp.com/catch ) - Generate 3D models from photos.
Autodesk 123D Make 1.6.0 ( http://www.123dapp.com/make ) - Turn 3D models into 2D build plans with animated assembly instructions.
Blender ( https://www.blender.org ) - Free and open-source 3D computer graphics software product used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games.
Craftware ( CraftWare Pro Slicer from Craftbot - Slice like never before! ) - ** BETA ** - A FREE, fast, easy-to-use slicer software that converts your object into a .gcode toolpath format understood by 3D printers.
Cura 15.02.1 ( UltiMaker: Professional 3D Printers that Empower Innovation ) - ** Preferred Slicer for files printed with our PrintrBot Metal Simple 3D printer ** - A Free and Open Source 3D model to toolpath Slicer.
DesignSpark Mechanical 2.0 ( http://www.rs-online.com/designspark/electronics/eng/page/mechanical ) - A free 3D solid modeling and assembly tool that employs a powerful methodology called ‘direct modeling’ (which is different from parametric-based 3D CAD software).
DraftSight 2015 x64 ( DraftSight Download | DraftSight ) - Straightforward 2D CAD software that’s ideal for students, hobbyists and other individuals.
eMachineShop CAD Design Software ( http://www.emachineshop.com ) - Design custom parts with the easy-to-use free CAD software.
FreeCAD ( http://www.freecadweb.org ) - FreeCAD is a parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size.
Houdini FX 14.0.335 (Houdini Apprentice / Houdini Apprentice | SideFX ) - Houdini Apprentice includes all of the features found in Houdini such as modeling, animation, character rigging, lighting, rendering and compositing.
Inkscape 0.91 ( https://inkscape.org ) - A free and open-source vector graphics editor
KISSlicer ( http://www.kisslicer.com ) - ** Preferred Slicer for files printed with our PolyPrinter 3D printers ** - A fast, easy-to-use, cross-platform program that takes 3D files (STL) and generates path information (G-code) for a 3D Printer. (NOTE: Downloaded from PolyPrinter ( http://www.polyprinter.com ) for custom configuration settings)
MeshLab ( http://meshlab.sourceforge.net ) - An Open Source system to help the processing of models arising in 3D scanning, providing a set of tools for editing, cleaning, healing, inspecting, rendering and converting of meshes.
Meshmixer ( http://www.123dapp.com/meshmixer ) - Tool for 3D mashups and remixes.
Netfabb ( Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb | Get Prices & Buy Official ) - Provides mesh edit, repair and analysis of STL files.
OpenSCAD ( http://www.openscad.org ) - A software for creating solid 3D CAD objects.
paint.net ( Paint.NET - Free Software for Digital Photo Editing ) - A free image and photo editing software.Sculptris Alpha 6 ( http://pixologic.com/sculptris ) - A fun and engaging way to start off your digital sculpting journey.
SketchUp 2015 ( Free 3D Modeling Software | 3D Design Online | SketchUp Free Subscription | SketchUp ) - A very easy and free 3D drawing tool.
Exceptions:
3DFAB-01 - Needs to have Houdini Apprentice reinstalled.https://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/specs/scanstudio-hd-pro ) - Scanning Software for our NextEngine HD Laser Scanner.
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Please remember: If any equipment in the 3D Fab Room needs attention (including the computers, and the software on them), send an e-mail to: [email protected]
I will note that and similar advice on the Wiki if provided the info.
Thanks.
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