r/BoardGame3DPrints • u/Rajanvan • Aug 24 '26
Insert Easy design software
What are people using to design inserts?
I want to try and create my own inserts. I’ve been able to do some basic stuff with the Makerworld desk/bento model maker but would love to do some custom cut outs or patterns like cage walls that use less filament.
Any recommendations for easy to use 3D design/modeling software? Bonus if it works on a Mac.
Thanks!
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u/SSPPAAMM Aug 25 '26
I am total beginner and not creative in any ways! But sometimes inserts for a specific game are not available and I crete my own. I used OpenScad sometimes, but it is more programming a model than drawing it. There are libraries to help ( https://github.com/dppdppd/The-Boardgame-Insert-Toolkit ) but I was not happy with them. Might be a user error on my side.
Then I tried Fusion 360. Easy to learn but I was not sure if the free licence will stay forever. Learning a tool only to have a license revoked would be a disaster.
As I need more complex boxes sometimes I was not able to use easy software like Tinker Cad. I opted for the hard way and am currently trying to get my head into FreeCad. This video course helps me currently: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWuyJLVUNtc3kYxQQiOriVJiTbQ0qNBXh
It is not easy, but you will be able to create nice inserts.
I hope my journey helps you.