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Links to downloadable binaries and source repositories can be found under the '''Download Releases''' section of the main [http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] web page. | Links to downloadable binaries and source repositories can be found under the '''Download Releases''' section of the main [http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] web page. | ||
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| + | === RTFM === | ||
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| + | When in doubt, check the manual: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/OpenSCAD_User_Manual | ||
== Basics == | == Basics == | ||
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| + | === Primitive 3D Shapes === | ||
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| + | ==== Cube ==== | ||
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| + | ==== Cylinder ==== | ||
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| + | ==== Sphere ==== | ||
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| + | ==== Polyhedron ==== | ||
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| + | === Movement === | ||
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| + | ==== Translation, Rotation and Link Matrices ==== | ||
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| + | See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_kinematics Forward kinematics] for link matrix mathematical definition. | ||
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| + | === Geometric Boolean Operations === | ||
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| + | ==== Union ==== | ||
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| + | ==== Difference ==== | ||
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| + | ==== Intersection ==== | ||
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=== Primitive 2D Shapes === | === Primitive 2D Shapes === | ||
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square(), circle(), polygon() | square(), circle(), polygon() | ||
| − | === | + | - See example015.scad |
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| + | ==== Linear Extrude ==== | ||
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| + | ==== Rotate Extrude ==== | ||
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| + | ==== Projection - 2D from 3D ==== | ||
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| + | === Object and Code Re-Use === | ||
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| + | ==== 2D Import - DXF ==== | ||
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| + | ==== 3D Import - STL ==== | ||
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| + | ==== Include and Use SCAD Files ==== | ||
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| + | == Hierarchy == | ||
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| + | === Modules as Objects === | ||
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| + | === Modules as Operators === | ||
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| + | === Optimizing for 3D Printing === | ||
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| + | == Other Useful Tips'n'Tricks == | ||
| − | + | === Command Line Options === | |
| − | === | + | === MCAD Library === |
| − | === | + | === Reference Objects for Position, Orientation and Scale === |
Latest revision as of 09:17, 24 April 2012
Contents
Overview
OpenSCAD is Open source software for creating Solid 3D CAD objects. While not the primary focus, closed 2D shapes can also be created.
Where to Get It
Links to downloadable binaries and source repositories can be found under the Download Releases section of the main OpenSCAD web page.
RTFM
When in doubt, check the manual: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/OpenSCAD_User_Manual
Basics
Primitive 3D Shapes
Cube
Cylinder
Sphere
Polyhedron
Movement
Translation, Rotation and Link Matrices
See Forward kinematics for link matrix mathematical definition.
Geometric Boolean Operations
Union
Difference
Intersection
Primitive 2D Shapes
square(), circle(), polygon()
- See example015.scad
