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Re: picoCAD – a tiny modeler for tiny models

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Post by phkahler » Thu, Nov 28, 2024, 7:33 PM UTC

WillAdams wrote: post #23

phkahler wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I wish the guy behind Dune3d had joined Solvespace development instead. His GTK4 UI on all platforms would have been nice. I'm hoping to address some of the solvespace shortcomings in 2025, but he really needed assembly with STEP files which I don't see happening soon.

Did his rewrite of the Solvespace parser get integrated back into Solvespace?

I think you mean solver improvements, but no.

We are doing named parameters soon. Then I make no promises, but looking at fillets and chamfers.

Re: picoCAD – a tiny modeler for tiny models

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Post by WillAdams » Thu, Nov 28, 2024, 7:51 PM UTC

phkahler wrote: post #31

WillAdams wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Did his rewrite of the Solvespace parser get integrated back into Solvespace?

I think you mean solver improvements, but no. We are doing named parameters soon. Then I make no promises, but looking at fillets and chamfers.

Yes, solver, thank you for correcting my error.

Named parameters would be _huge_!

Looking forward to the announcement!

Re: picoCAD – a tiny modeler for tiny models

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Post by rkagerer » Fri, Nov 29, 2024, 12:58 AM UTC

catskull wrote: post #18

I’ve tried other 3d modeling software (blender, fusion, etc) and picocad is the only one I’ve been able to actually pick up and use without unsuccessfully spending hours watching outdated tutorials. I understand it’s not apples to apples. Just wanted to say thanks and this is an awesome tool!

Is OnShape on that list of software you tried?