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openscad

3D CAD modeler

TLDR

Open file in GUI

$ openscad [model.scad]
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Render to STL
$ openscad -o [output.stl] [model.scad]
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Render to PNG
$ openscad -o [output.png] [model.scad]
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Set parameter
$ openscad -D "[var=value]" -o [output.stl] [model.scad]
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Preview mode
$ openscad --preview -o [output.png] [model.scad]
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SYNOPSIS

openscad [options] [file]

DESCRIPTION

openscad is a 3D CAD modeler. Uses scripting language for solid modeling.
The tool creates parametric 3D models. Exports to STL for printing.

PARAMETERS

FILE

OpenSCAD source file.
-o OUTPUT
Output file.
-D ASSIGNMENT
Set variable value.
--preview
Preview render mode.
--render
Full render mode.
--help
Display help information.

CAVEATS

Script-based modeling. Rendering can be slow. CSG operations.

HISTORY

OpenSCAD was created for script-based 3D modeling and parametric design.

SEE ALSO

freecad(1), blender(1), meshlab(1)

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