Software Matrix
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Sortable WikiTable Version
Section titled “Sortable WikiTable Version”| Software Name & site | Notes about software | Where Installed |
| Autodesk 123D Design | A free, powerful, yet simple 3D creation and editing tool. | 3DFab |
| Autodesk 123D Catch | Generate 3D models from photos | 3DFab |
| Autodesk 123D Make | Generate 3D models from photos | 3DFab |
| Blender | Free and open-source 3D computer graphics software product used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games | 3DFab |
| CraftWare | A FREE, fast, easy-to-use slicer software that converts your object into a .gcode toolpath format understood by 3D printers | 3DFab |
| GIMP | GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring | Laptops in Multipurpose |
| Audacity | Audacity® is free, open source, cross-platform software for recording and editing sounds | Laptops in Multipurpose |
| FreeCAD | FreeCAD is a parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size | 3DFab & Laptops in Multipurpose |
| LibreCAD | LibreCAD is a free Open Source CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux | Laptops in Multipurpose |
| Cura 15.02.1 | A Free and Open Source 3D model to toolpath Slicer. Preferred Slicer for files printed with our PrintrBot Metal Simple 3D printer | 3DFab |
| DesignSpark Mechanical 2.0 | A free 3D solid modeling and assembly tool that employs a powerful methodology called ‘direct modeling’ (which is different from parametric-based 3D CAD software) | 3DFab |
| DraftSight 2015 x64 | Straightforward 2D CAD software that’s ideal for students, hobbyists and other individuals | 3DFab |
| eMachineShop CAD Design Software | Design custom parts with the easy-to-use free CAD software | 3DFab |
| GWizard Editor and Calc | Useful for members engaged in CNC work. For access please post to Talk for Issues and Reqeusts | Machine Shop |
| Houdini FX 14.0.335 | ”Houdini Apprentice” includes all of the features found in Houdini such as modeling, animation, character rigging, lighting, rendering and compositing but with watermark & size limits on renderings. See web site for more details. | 3DFab |
| Inkscape 0.91 | A free and open-source vector graphics editor | 3DFab |
| KISSlicer | A fast, easy-to-use, cross-platform program that takes 3D files (STL) and generates path information (G-code) for a 3D Printer. Preferred Slicer for files printed with our PolyPrinter 3D printers (NOTE: Downloaded from PolyPrinter for custom configuration settings) | 3DFab |
| MeshLab | An Open Source system to help the processing of models arising in 3D scanning, providing a set of tools for editing, cleaning, healing, inspecting, rendering and converting of meshes | 3DFab |
| Meshmixer | Tool for 3D mashups and remixes | 3DFab |
| Netfabb | Provides mesh edit, repair and analysis of STL files | 3DFab |
| OpenSCAD | A software for creating solid 3D CAD objects | 3DFab |
| paint.net | A free image and photo editing software | 3DFab |
| Sculptris Alpha 6 | A fun and engaging way to start off your digital sculpting journey | 3DFab |
| SketchUp 2015 | A very easy and free 3D drawing tool | 3DFab |
| FeatureCAM | Delcam FeatureCAM: Easy-to-use CAM software for milling machines, turning and turn/mill centres, and wire EDMs ‘Preferred CAM for HAAS’ | JUMP Server & Machine-01 |
| AutoDesk Inventor | Autodesk Inventor is a computer-aided design application for creating 3D digital prototypes used in the design, visualization and simulation of products | JUMP Server & Machine-01 |
| VCarve | VCarve Pro provides a powerful but intuitive software solution for cutting parts on a CNC Router | JUMP Server |
| SewArt | SewArt is software for converting clipart or other forms of raster and vector images into an embroidery file | CA-01 |
| Notepad++ | Notepad++ is a free (as in “free speech” and also as in “free beer”) source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages | CA-01 |
| PlasmaCam | PlasmaCAM software is used to run the PlasmaCAM CNC plasma cutter | PlasmaCAM computer |
| LibreOffice | LibreOffice is a powerful office suite | Laptops in Multipurpose |
| WinSCP | WinSCP is an open source free SFTP client, FTP client, WebDAV client and SCP client for Windows | Laptops in Multipurpose |
| Putty | PuTTY is a free implementation of Telnet and SSH for Windows and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator | Laptops in Multipurpose |
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Another Way To List Stuff
Section titled “Another Way To List Stuff”Below is a list of the software currently installed on the three computers (3DFAB-01, 3DFAB-02, and 3DFAB-03) in the 3D Fab Room (exceptions will be noted below the list).
In Alphabetical Order (descriptions general copied/pasted from their websites and/or wikipedia):
- Autodesk 123D Design ( http://www.123dapp.com/design ) - A free, powerful, yet simple 3D creation and editing tool.
- Autodesk 123D Catch ( http://www.123dapp.com/catch ) - Generate 3D models from photos.
- Autodesk 123D Make 1.6.0 ( http://www.123dapp.com/make ) - Turn 3D models into 2D build plans with animated assembly instructions.
- Blender ( https://www.blender.org ) - Free and open-source 3D computer graphics software product used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games.
- Craftware ( https://craftunique.com/craftware ) - ** BETA ** - A FREE, fast, easy-to-use slicer software that converts your object into a .gcode toolpath format understood by 3D printers.
- Cura 15.02.1 ( https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software ) - ** Preferred Slicer for files printed with our PrintrBot Metal Simple 3D printer ** - A Free and Open Source 3D model to toolpath Slicer.
- DesignSpark Mechanical 2.0 ( http://www.rs-online.com/designspark/electronics/eng/page/mechanical ) - A free 3D solid modeling and assembly tool that employs a powerful methodology called ‘direct modeling’ (which is different from parametric-based 3D CAD software).
- DraftSight 2015 x64 ( http://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight-cad-software/free-download ) - Straightforward 2D CAD software that’s ideal for students, hobbyists and other individuals.
- eMachineShop CAD Design Software ( http://www.emachineshop.com ) - Design custom parts with the easy-to-use free CAD software.
- FreeCAD ( http://www.freecadweb.org ) - FreeCAD is a parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size.
- GWizard Editor and Calc (http://www.cnccookbook.com/CCGWizard.html) - Useful for members engaged in CNC work. For access please post to Talk Issues and Requests.
- Houdini FX 14.0.335 (Houdini Apprentice / http://www.sidefx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=245&Itemid=400 ) - Houdini Apprentice includes all of the features found in Houdini such as modeling, animation, character rigging, lighting, rendering and compositing.
- Inkscape 0.91 ( https://inkscape.org ) - A free and open-source vector graphics editor
- KISSlicer ( http://www.kisslicer.com ) - ** Preferred Slicer for files printed with our PolyPrinter 3D printers ** - A fast, easy-to-use, cross-platform program that takes 3D files (STL) and generates path information (G-code) for a 3D Printer. (NOTE: Downloaded from PolyPrinter ( http://www.polyprinter.com ) for custom configuration settings)
- MeshLab ( http://meshlab.sourceforge.net ) - An Open Source system to help the processing of models arising in 3D scanning, providing a set of tools for editing, cleaning, healing, inspecting, rendering and converting of meshes.
- Meshmixer ( http://www.123dapp.com/meshmixer ) - Tool for 3D mashups and remixes.
- Netfabb ( http://www.netfabb.com/basic.php ) - Provides mesh edit, repair and analysis of STL files.
- OpenSCAD ( http://www.openscad.org ) - A software for creating solid 3D CAD objects.
paint.net ( http://www.getpaint.net/index.html ) - A free image and photo editing software.
- Sculptris Alpha 6 ( http://pixologic.com/sculptris ) - A fun and engaging way to start off your digital sculpting journey.
- SketchUp 2015 ( http://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-make ) - A very easy and free 3D drawing tool.
Exceptions:
- 3DFAB-01 - Needs to have Houdini Apprentice reinstalled.
- 3DFAB-03 (computer near the 3D Scanner) - NextEngine ScanStudio HD Pro ( https://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/specs/scanstudio-hd-pro ) - Scanning Software for our NextEngine HD Laser Scanner.
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