/CAD_Sketcher

Constraint-based geometry sketcher for blender

Primary LanguagePythonGNU General Public License v3.0GPL-3.0

CAD Sketcher CAD Sketcher

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Constraint-based sketcher addon for Blender that allows to create precise 2d shapes by defining a set of geometric constraints like tangent, distance, angle, equal and more. Sketches stay editable and support a fully non-destructive workflow.

⚠️ Experimental addon: This is still work in progress, don't use it on production files without a backup.

Minimum version: Blender 3.3

More than just an addon learn more: CADsketcher.com

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Addon installation

  • Gumroad Download (This way we can update you about big updates and ask your opinion on big changes)
  • Download the ZIP archive (do not unpack it after downloading)
    !(Mac users be careful your OS can auto-unpack addon's which will make them break)!
  • Open Blender and go to: Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Press "Install..." button
  • Browse to the location of the ZIP and select it, then press "Install Add-on"
  • Enable the addon by pressing the checkbox

Dependency installation

CAD sketcher heavily depends on the solvespace python module and won't be functional without it.

  • Inside the addon's preferences check the "Solver Module" tab to see if the module is already available
  • Press "Install from PIP"

Check the installation chapter for in-depth instructions.

Usage

Follow the getting started guide to get familiar with the addon.

Donations ❤️

The project accepts donations through Open Collective.

Alternatively individual developers can link their donation links here:

hlorus - Lead Dev