cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/24214265
So, a couple years ago, somebody published the 2017 free desktop client of SketchUp on the chocolatey repos, and I managed to snag it before it got taken down. I use it primarily to make woodworking plans.
I’m wrapping up my transition plan to Linux, but I’m not really up to date on SketchUp alternatives. The only ones I know of are Blender (afaik more for animation and 3D printing) and FreeCAD (CAD seems like overkill, since I’m just doing simple cuts and joinery).
Are there good Linux/FOSS alternatives to SketchUp that have similar features, or is the web client the only reasonable option?
+1 for FreeCAD.
I’m willing to learn it, so I’ll see if maybe I’ve just misconstrued the over-complexity for my needs.
I’ll see if maybe I’ve just misconstrued the over-complexity for my needs.
It depends how you are defining “over-complexity”. FreeCAD is a very capable CAD application, so, by extension, it has a vast array of features which means that a single task could potentially be tackled multiple ways. That being said, it is not a difficult application to use, imo. The UI feels well designed, and it’s responsive. Like many things, the level of ease of use, and productivity when using it depends a lot on one’s familiarity with the application.
Maybe SolveSpace?
I wish they’d add lofting. That would make it more versatile than it is now. Otherwise I really like how it is made.
simple cuts and joinery
is it woodwork? then there’s a decent workbench https://github.com/dprojects/Woodworking
check out other workbenches, too https://wiki.freecad.org/External_workbenches
FreeCAD maybe?
Removed by mod
Is that Open Source?
It does not look lopensource. So it should not be recommended in this community.
it’s a web app, free to use, but not FOSS
Nice! I haven’t heard of that one, but I’m willing to learn something new.
