Reprap Forum - 3D Design tools 3D Design tools, Art of Illusion, Blender, CAD tools, etc. What are you using? What are your favorite tutorials? https://reprap.org/forum/list.php?80 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:46:10 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,897354,897354#msg-897354 stampare 3d (no replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,897354,897354#msg-897354 o ho questa app sul telefono flash maker, ma evidentemente mi manca qualcosa, Ho letto su Internet che a flash maker deve essere integrato ocra.

potete dirmi passo passo cosa devo fare? ho già scaricato qualche file .max ma non riesco a passarlo alla stampante.
sono un principiante del settore 3D
grazie]]> Trittico69 3D Design tools Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:27:27 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,895228,895228#msg-895228 Dune 3D parametric CAD program (no replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,895228,895228#msg-895228
[dune3d.org]

and is quite capable, with an intuitive interface well-suited to tablets/laptops w/ trackpads.]]> WillAdams 3D Design tools Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:54:36 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,891758,891758#msg-891758 best 3d modeling software? (2 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,891758,891758#msg-891758 i need help
what is the right software from this list best 3d modeling software]]> deawilliaz 3D Design tools Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:42:59 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,884735,884735#msg-884735 3D architectural services implications (1 reply) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,884735,884735#msg-884735 Kyrie12 3D Design tools Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:00:36 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,883882,883882#msg-883882 Fullgcodecontrol --- Excel file for directly controlling movement and extrusion (1 reply) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,883882,883882#msg-883882
[fullcontrolgcode.com]

There are a couple of research papers and tutorials --- it looks interesting for directly working up a design, apparently using a slicer as a previewer.]]> WillAdams 3D Design tools Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:53:19 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,875038,875038#msg-875038 Eliminating unwanted internal surfaces (3 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,875038,875038#msg-875038
This can be a huge issue when importing an STL file into SketchUP. The import seems to prefer using all triangles and thus the maximum number of lines with no attempt to see which are unnecessary, leaving it up to the user to eliminate lines.

What techniques do you have for eliminating or avoiding unwanted internal surfaces in drawings?]]> pvwebb 3D Design tools Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:29:25 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,862787,862787#msg-862787 Need someone to convert drawing into stl file (4 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,862787,862787#msg-862787 luckyflyer 3D Design tools Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:42:10 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,854298,854298#msg-854298 Preview thumbnail icons for STL files (10 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,854298,854298#msg-854298
[papas-best.com]

Hopefully it’s as useful to you as it is to me!


]]> Krishty 3D Design tools Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:12:49 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,833531,833531#msg-833531 Learning Tinkercad? (4 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,833531,833531#msg-833531
Now with all it's luxury touches I'm finding TinkerCad more than a bit different in practice a completely different beast. I've done the few tutorials on the Tinkercad site which amount to little more than demonstrating a few controls.

Please can you recommend a proper series or course from beginner to hero? Or any other quality learning resource?

I don't know about you but I much prefer not to work from fragmented sources it make things so much slower.


Thanks All. aamcle]]> aamcle 3D Design tools Wed, 06 Mar 2019 09:33:34 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,821567,821567#msg-821567 Generating a mould from stl file of the 3D drawing (3 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,821567,821567#msg-821567

I am new to the forum and wanted to know how to make a mould from a 3D drawing Hope someone could suggest.

Suppose I have a 3D drawing in .stl format (for eg. a cylinder) and I wanted to make the generate the design of its mould (ie the outer structure through which I could manufacture the cylinder). Is there any way to do so. Are there any tools to do so pls.

Thanks,

Arvind Gupta.]]> garvind25 3D Design tools Fri, 27 Jul 2018 03:37:19 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,820574,820574#msg-820574 Genuine Solidworks Student Licences $36 for anyone (no replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,820574,820574#msg-820574
Just thought I'd let you all know that the Experimental Aircraft Association is offering FREE solidworks student licences (12months) with $36 membership. (You don't have to be a pilot or anything to join)
[www.eaa.org]

Note, this is a non-commercial licence and plasters "educational use only" water marks on drawings.

Membership to EAA is $36 (USD) if you tick the auto renew box. Or $40 without. You can then email them to undo the auto renew, which i had done and works.
[www.eaa.org]

There is a link in the EAA members area to download SW and get your licence.

Also comes with access to SW tutorials.

If you've not tried solidworks, there is a free online trial on the SW website. [www.solidworks.com]

Disclosure: I am an EAA member (for the SW licence) but otherwise, I have no vested interest in the EAA or Solidworks]]> dykm2 3D Design tools Sun, 29 Apr 2018 07:24:46 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,806908,806908#msg-806908 User Manuals (2 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,806908,806908#msg-806908 Due to the nature of DIY OSH, typically there are few user manuals to go around. What software do you recommend in making pictures of the build. An example build in video of the Cyclops 3D scanner is [www.youtube.com]

The owner of the video has yet to post a reply in the comments to another user requesting the software to produce the video.

I am not looking to produce videos, just user manuals with "lego" like picures for the build instructions and I need the software necessary to do so.

update:
Additionally, coreldraw x7 technical suite is exactly what I am looking for in terms of creating instructions. However, it is not open sourced and very expensive. Are there alternatives?]]> Joshua Overkamp 3D Design tools Sat, 03 Mar 2018 23:36:40 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,802169,802169#msg-802169 Need software to convert STL -> Height map image (2 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,802169,802169#msg-802169
Meshlab has a depth map render mode, but it's not a real depth map. It's a vaguely depth-mappy shading mode that smothers detail.

Any suggestions?]]> Kurt 3D Design tools Thu, 06 May 2021 11:59:39 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,799276,799276#msg-799276 My bloat-free STL viewer (6 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,799276,799276#msg-799276
I wrote my own STL viewer for Windows: [papas-best.com]

The reason is, I need to browse folders full of STLs and I was dissatisfied with the performance of common STL software.

My viewer, on the other hand, is very fast and opens the next file in a folder with the right arrow key (much like the photo gallery).

It was helpful to me, and I hope it’s helpful to you. If not, drop me a note and I’ll try to improve it!]]> Krishty 3D Design tools Tue, 17 May 2022 05:25:13 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,787611,787611#msg-787611 KISSlicer 1.6 is ready for download (no replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,787611,787611#msg-787611
[www.kisslicer.com]

​News
KISSlicer 1.6 Released!
Sept 7, 2017 (Windows / Mac OS X / Linux)

Version 1.6 is a major release with many new / unique / advanced features, including:

STEPOVER CONTROL (adaptive layer thickness)
PROFILE WIZARDS - quickly set up new printers and materials
TUNING WIZARD - find the perfect material setting in one print
PRELOAD - improved string and blob control
FRACTIONAL PERIMETERS - improve loop / infill bonding
CELLULAR INFILL - excellent for making compressible TPU prints
JOIN-LOOP setting for seam hiding
new SUPPORT interface
and much more...]]> Minihawk 3D Design tools Mon, 11 Sep 2017 02:41:13 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,779078,779078#msg-779078 [Blender] Split object after Boolean - difference operation (1 reply) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,779078,779078#msg-779078
Does anyone have any experience with this and could help me with this? My blender file containing the cylinder can be found here:

[app.box.com]

Thanks!]]> TheMeshingCommunity 3D Design tools Mon, 11 Sep 2017 02:37:31 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,776761,776761#msg-776761 "Painting" software? (no replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,776761,776761#msg-776761 I currently do the double mesh split for dual color prints using my CAD software, but I think it would be quite difficult for a full color mixing head printer to have to split a mesh into many separate-color .stl files. Is there a piece of software (preferably free/open source) that allows "painting" the mesh and slicing into multi-material for a mixing head? I am thinking of something like what these guys use in their Rova4D (http://www.ordsolutions.com/)]]> Thanos_of_MW 3D Design tools Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:44:08 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,776604,776604#msg-776604 SCAD Round anything - Retrospective SCAD rounding/filleting modules/library (2 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,776604,776604#msg-776604
Biggest downside is that it is very computationally intensive, needs low $fn unless you are willing to wait a long time (12 hours plus).

here is a link to the thingiverse page

I was going to try and get this added to the MCAD library, but that project looks pretty dead!?]]> irevdev 3D Design tools Tue, 12 Sep 2017 22:08:31 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,774163,774163#msg-774163 Interactive 3D assembly instructions - JigSpace (no replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,774163,774163#msg-774163 JigSpace, and I've just released the first versions of the Jig Workshop, which you can get here (https://jig.space/create).

What's a jig? Check this one out - How does a lock work? It's simple, interactive, and gives you a spatial understanding of the problem.

The Jig Workshop lets you import STL or OBJ files, and create a simple, step-by-step presentation, and then immediately share it on the web. It's designed to be super simple and painless, my focus is on getting out of the way and making the process of sharing your instructions as easy as possible. It's all free, too.

It seems to me that creating assembly instructions is one of the more laborious and time-consuming part of 3D printing, and we've already worked with Christoph Laimer (designer of the 3D Printed Tourbillon) to make assembly instructions for his 3D prints. You can check them out on his page - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1249221, or directly here. These are his Tourbillon assembly instructions.

I'd be really keen to get feedback on what I'm building, I want to work with 3D printing communities to make this a tool that is useful.

Thanks for your time, more than happy to answer any questions you have!

Cheers,
greenlig]]> greenlig 3D Design tools Wed, 21 Jun 2017 02:28:29 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,774001,774001#msg-774001 Software for organizing many .stl files (2 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,774001,774001#msg-774001 I'm working on a project where I need to take lots of .stl models of individual bones and put them each in the proper place to construct a full skeleton. Does anyone have any recommendations for a software that would work for this application.
(I need to place over 100 models so it would be best if it could handle that, otherwise I can work with subassemblies)
Thank you, I really appreciate any suggestions!]]> LindseyR 3D Design tools Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:32:20 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,747742,747742#msg-747742 Cad recomendations (5 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,747742,747742#msg-747742 I have a reprap 3d printer and I am looking for a good cad software to use for making parts.
I have been using a student version of autodesk inventor but I will be graduating soon and will no longer have that as an option.
I also have experience with solidworks, sketchup, 123d design, and autocad. My favorite is solidworks but it does not work on my computer.
I was thinking about trying fusion 360, but I was wondering what are some other options? Is fusion 360 a good option?
Thanks
Tanner]]> tanner331 3D Design tools Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:38:04 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,747656,747656#msg-747656 Blender-Tutorial for a RC-F-104 Starfighter (no replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,747656,747656#msg-747656
Just watch

[www.youtube.com]]]> Minihawk 3D Design tools Sun, 12 Feb 2017 05:58:00 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,746651,746651#msg-746651 My Blender-Tutorials for RC-planes (no replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,746651,746651#msg-746651 i am creating some Blender-Tutorials for the design of printable modell-airafts, just have a look at them, german language, but you can see everything without hearing my voice or reading the german texts...

1. Tutorial: a Wing with blender

Create a wing with blender

2. Tutorial: an other wing, other form, in two parts

Second Type of Wing - Part 1

Second type of Wing - Part 2

3. Tutorial: Create fancy wing-inside-construction

Construction of nice looking wing-inside

4. Tutorial: Create a fuselage for a sailplane

Create a fuselage

Just watch them, and tell me, when you like or hate it :)]]> Minihawk 3D Design tools Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:42:26 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,731538,731538#msg-731538 Browser based 3d parametric sketch based modeler (6 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,731538,731538#msg-731538 github.com]

It is 100% javascript parametric sketcher based 3d modeler running in web browser.



Found this the other day. The demo link in the git hub is out of date so best bet is to build your own but this is pretty slick.]]> mmiscool 3D Design tools Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:49:32 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,725967,725967#msg-725967 [HELP PLEASE] 123d.Design Invalid operation. (1 reply) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,725967,725967#msg-725967
Quote
Invalid operation

Is anyone able to fix this for me?]]> GRAYWOLF 3D Design tools Mon, 02 Jan 2017 10:59:27 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,721390,721390#msg-721390 3D modeling for marketing (no replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,721390,721390#msg-721390
I'm looking for 3D modeling for marketing.
Is anybody test ufo3d.com ?]]> Leonel 3D Design tools Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:14:23 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,719525,719525#msg-719525 3dprint.com and 3ders.org features D3CRYPT3D! Stolen 3D assets NO MORE- protect your 3D assets with the click of a button (1 reply) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,719525,719525#msg-719525
My name is Chloe. Me and my team came up with D3CRYPT3D in response to the growing issue of artists getting their work pirated after spending countless hours and sweat equity into their work. The beta just launched over a week ago and we have been getting some fabulous responses with regards to improvements, features etc. Here is an updated explanation on how the software works. Please check it out :)

Also, check out our feature on 3dprint.com and 3ders.org

[3dprint.com]

[www.3ders.org]



Why would I want to use D3CRYPT3D?

You spend countless hours on your 3D creations. These files are sought after and worth real money. Your assets by nature need to change hands after they are created. Our New Build is up and wanted to say thanks to all those who have tried it. I will always post up here when there are changes to this program. Hope this helps you out. This is a more comprehensive explanation of how our program works.

D3CRYPT3D utilizes AES-256 Bit cryptography to fully encrypt the 3D asset itself. During encryption, SHA-2 hashing is utilized to uniquely identify the asset and allow for tracking. Inside the encryption, identifying metrics are stored which allow for full tracking of the asset from the moment it is encrypted. These metrics remain with the .OBJ file after it is unencrypted. The metrics, however, remain in an encrypted form.

D3CRYPT3D differs from Winzip and 7-zip in several ways:
1. There is no compression algorithm applied
2. The file type remains the same and can be opened in its native application, even in an encrypted state.
3. Asset tracking metrics are embedded in the encryption which allows for tracking throughout the lifecycle of the file.
4. The assets owner is identified by the calling card which gives the artist the ability to promote themselves and control their creations. When someone attempts to open the file, they are directed to the artist to contact them and request the access key.

D3CRYPT3D allows you share your assets with authorized parties and gives you recourse should an asset become pirated or leaked.

The purpose of the beta is to get feedback on vulnerabilities and suggestions on enhancements and feature additions.

The first iteration of the software we release will initially be able to track down the source of a leak. The leak, however, will not be prevented.

In our second iteration of the software, we plan to integrate with several 3D software programs as a plugin and control permissions on the files from inside the programs. In addition, we will introduce a multilayered encryption which is highly enhanced and requires information from multiple separate cloud-based servers in order to properly unencrypt the file.

Without the plugin, you will not be able to unencrypt the file. After the file is unencrypted, what you can and can’t do with the file will be controlled based on the permissions granted by the owner.

Down the line, we will introduce an encryption layer which will allow the file to remain in an encrypted state perpetually from the moment it is encrypted. This layer can then be integrated into gaming engines and 3D printers preventing the ripping of meshes from games while the assets are in play and preventing printing of unauthorized objects. If a person attempts to rip an asset, the resulting meshes will be unusable encrypted data.
We realize this is a never-ending battle. Our solutions will be defeated every so often, but our talented programmers will quickly patch the software vulnerabilities further enhancing the product.

Our cloud-based asset tracking and encryption will enable both artists and major corporate 3D asset holders to gain full transparency into the usage, dissemination, and proliferation of their assets in a managed and controlled fashion allowing them to maximize profits and snuff out piracy.

Our team has a deep and thorough knowledge of how data is stored and managed in Windows, Mac, and Pure Linux-based platforms such that we are able to architect systems and file structures in a manner which utilizes every functional aspect of a segment of data stored on a drive regardless of what platform the system is running.
We are not complicit with any government body. We champion protecting our user's data and strive to create an environment where the creator of an asset is in full control of their digital 3D assets.

D3CRYPT3D is by the artist, for the artist, and will always choose the artist first.
We need your support and feedback to help us in the endeavor of protecting 3D assets worldwide. Too much genius work is being stolen and will continue to be without this intellectual property protection. It’s time for D3CRYTP3D to protect our hard earned creations.
D3CRYPT3D. Protecting your ideas one polygon at a time.

FEATURES
Strong Multi-Layered Encryption: Protect your valuable 3D assets from piracy
Prevents unauthorized access to your assets
Protects against piracy
The file type remains the same and can be opened in its native application, even in an encrypted state.
AES-256 Bit Encryption
Asset Tracking and Control: Know where your assets are and control access to them
Asset tracking metrics are embedded in the encryption which allows for tracking throughout the lifecycle of the file.
Monitor who is accessing your asset
Calling Card: Sign your 3D creations and drive access requests directly to you.
Displays your contact information when unauthorized parties attempt to access your file
Promotes your work and control your creations

How It Works

1. Download and Install D3CRYPT3D-
Installing D3CRYPT3D is as easy as downloading the app and installing in on your computer. It doesn’t require any configuration or maintenance. The software automatically checks for updates each time you run it ensuring you always have the latest version.

2. Register-
Once you have installed the software, register using a valid email address and create a password. You are now ready to begin encrypting and tracking your assets!

3.Begin Encrypting Files and Tracking Your Assets-
Encrypting your files is as easy as dragging and dropping them into the D3CRYPT3D application and clicking the encrypt button! You can drag entire folders of files or one file at a time. Once you have encrypted your file, tracking and protection are now enabled.

Here is the link to download the software- [d3crypt3d.net] (click "TRY D3CRYPT3D NOW" on the home page)

Check out our feature with Stranger Things lead concept artists, Nuttavut- [d3crypt3d.net]

Thanks!]]> d3crypt3d 3D Design tools Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:14:11 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,712315,712315#msg-712315 Free tool to edit STL files (6 replies) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,712315,712315#msg-712315
For the last month I am working on a free tool(stl-editor) to simplify STL editing process and to support reprap community.
What you think about the idea to have a free web STL-editor, and what are you opinion about the product itself?


The tool can be found here (version 0.1):
[www.print.place]]]> mclaren 3D Design tools Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:33:49 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,712058,712058#msg-712058 What 3D software can I use? (1 reply) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,712058,712058#msg-712058 carl_be26 3D Design tools Fri, 07 Oct 2016 01:24:31 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,711935,711935#msg-711935 Simple command-line program to convert 3mf files to stl (1 reply) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,711935,711935#msg-711935 www.3mf.io] ) files for 3d objects.

If you're a Linux user who wants to print 3d objects, this simple command-line utility ( [github.com] ) will convert a ".3mf" file into an stl file which you can feed to your printer.

I hope someone else finds this useful.]]> lemgandi 3D Design tools Fri, 07 Oct 2016 01:28:00 -0400