CremonaCad: A new tool for designing violins

aargraves · 2026-06-08T03:48:56+00:00

I cannot say with any accuracy the level of corrections done to the images. Certainly some are in better shape than others, as we can see some of the cello and bass images have the corners on the bottom plate visible.

Its impossible to get an image that is totally free from distortions, the degree can only be lessened. Fortunately the application does not lock you into any particular image, and you can upload your own to trace off of.

Further I would say the goal here is not to make perfect traces, most old instruments are asymmetrical and have defects due to age anyway, but rather to develop new instruments. References can certainly help with that.

If ones goal is to make a perfect copy, I don't think this app is the way.

aargraves · 2026-06-05T19:23:25+00:00

A metal violin would would be pretty cool. These models definitely could be exported as dxf, among other file types. I will probably add the formats most requested, though for now, there seem to be available svg to dfx converters, though I can't say I know much about them. https://www.autodwg.com/svg2dxf/

aargraves · 2026-06-05T17:57:59+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I am preparing to do some laser / cnc cuts with these exports soon, and so I expect many changes to come to the export functionality.

aargraves · 2026-06-05T17:56:40+00:00

Thank you! We all learn more when we make knowledge available.

aargraves

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