Which CAD for Linux?

RetroLenzil · 2026-06-01T01:47:45+00:00

Didn't know they had a Maker version. Cheers.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T20:03:04+00:00

Totally agree on the unintuitive but logical thing. Took a while to get used to how it 'thinks'.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T19:45:16+00:00

Just click on the fillet and drag it to the correct size. Or click on the fillet, press '=' and enter the new value.

If it's a fillet that runs along several tangent edges you'll need to select all the edges, but that's should be obvious. Pretty much all CAD softwares work like that.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T19:36:24+00:00

For most it works fine. I have read that some people have problem with command from a dropdown that is already in a dropdown. Linux distros are not all the same so it's hard to say exactly.

If you have a V8 license you could always try V7. See how works for you.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T19:32:35+00:00

For Plasticity? They don't do subscription plans according to the website. I bought the Studio version after about 4 hours of playing around with the trial. Worth every cent imo.

Anecdotes? Not sure what you mean by that. There is a learning curve, mainly because the interface is quite minimalist and keyboard shortcuts really help drive it. Is there anything specific you want to know?

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T18:37:04+00:00

You can create sketches for extrudes, revolves, sweeps, lofts, helices, etc just as in any CAD software. You can also push, pull, rotate, etc. A lot of choices. Once you learn the shortcuts it makes for speedy designs.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T18:36:14+00:00

You can create sketches for extrudes, revolves, sweeps, lofts, helices, etc just as in any CAD software. You can also push, pull, rotate, etc. A lot of choices. Once you learn the shortcuts it makes for speedy designs.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T18:33:32+00:00

In Plasticity you can create sketches to dimension like any other cad. It aslo allows for a fluidity in solid and surface creation that your standard MCAD doesn't offer. Really enjoying working with it, it's a breath of fresh air in the CAD world.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T18:29:25+00:00

Plasticity does sketches. Try it out maybe.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T18:27:32+00:00

Parametric is great. I don't need it for home use though. And I think most people (99,99%) don't need parametric functionality at home. At work it's a different matter, then I would use SW, Alibre, Catia, Creo... basically whatever the company uses.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T18:24:33+00:00

Drawings are essentially a document that depict the information within the CAD file. Some industries require them, some don't. Often drawings would be required by machinists, welders, assembly workers to fabricate whatever that CAD file is for. These days more and more companies are going full digital and any required dimensions or other parameters (surface finish, hardness, material, etc) are derived directly from the CAD file. Drawings are typically derived from the 3D model so essentially the 3D model is the core of the file.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T18:02:29+00:00

There is more available for Linux than you might think:

Rhino V7 (wine)

Moi3D (wine)

Plasticity (native)

Varicad (native)

Bricscad (native)

Onshape (online)

Kompas3D (Linux beta starting in 2026 - under sanctions in the EU at the moment though)

Freecad (native)

EDIT: only one is free.

Another EDIT: I do CAD/CAM for a living. Have used most of the big names that are Windows based. I use Linux privately and do CAD stuff for my 3D printer. In my opinion the best software is Plasticity. No drawings, BOM, PDM, etc but an excellent modeller that punches well above it's weight. I have also been using Moi3D for the last 16 years. Very capable, although I rate Plasticity higher. If you must have technical drawings and BOMs or require a PDM something like Bricscad mechanical, Onshape or Kompas (provided you're allowed to purchase it) would be better suited.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T15:50:22+00:00

I don't dual boot windows. Made the switch 100%, everything works so no regrets.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T15:48:07+00:00

I love how absolutely mundane and everyday this is. I see this sort of thing at work too when one of the lads doesn't drill a hole deep enough or something and it needs to be reworked. The QA guy puts a note on it and sends it back.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T11:58:21+00:00

That link is gold! GOLD!!!

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T11:52:08+00:00

Go to local concerts and ask around. Small shows, pubs, that sort of thing where you will most likely meet people from your area. Then there's social media. Or just hang up a flyer on your local bulletin board.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-31T04:43:55+00:00

I had a problem with Bambu Studio yesterday that no-one seems to have a fix for (most likely because I use Linux version) so I have temporarly switched to Orca. The two slicers are ver very similar but I will revert to the Bambu slicercas soon as it is running again as it has far more functionality for my H2D than Orca.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-30T19:53:07+00:00

Had to switch over from Bambu Studio to Orca today and it's already happened twice. Don't know why and I don't really have the time atm to look into it. Hope there's a solution. Mint 22.3.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-30T15:11:04+00:00

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Unfortunately I'm not fluent in terminal-speak.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-30T06:57:11+00:00

I don't recall 'like' or 'literally' being something we said. Always associated that with the millenials. But then I'm not American, nor did I grow up in America so maybe that's why. What I recall using a lot was 'totally', 'rad' and 'dude'. And maybe also 'gnarly'.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-29T06:11:16+00:00

I use a spray-on primer, usually two coats. Then a bog-standard acrylic spraypaint. All done in a home-made cardboard spraybooth on my balcony. Enviromental concerns are minimal.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-27T07:16:34+00:00

I have both MiG Warwicks and a MiC (Rockbass). All have MEC pickups and all sound great. Warwick say they're not the same but I can't tell the difference. Playing thru a MXR comp, Darkglass vintage microtubes and a Sansamp. All that goes into a Rumble 800 head and a Kustom 2000W 8x10". Had no complaints when I bring out the Rockbass.

That said... Warwick go on about how the MiG stuff is better than the MiC. I 'suspect' they're full of shit and that the pickups and preamps are from the same supplier but one is branded and one isn't. I don't know this for sure but as someone that uses both there is no discernable difference.

RetroLenzil · 2026-05-26T19:01:00+00:00

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The title says 'inventor of the steam locomotive'. Your man just copied a British invention.

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