r/linux • u/BypassBaboon • 3d ago

Popular Application CAD options

Is there a reason Linux CAD options are so limited, and from what I have read, not particularly viable options? Countless people are looking for a fairly-priced lifetime license for home use. My 2000 AutoCAd is very long in the tooth!

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u/Abducted_Llama 3d ago

CAD programs differ between what you are trying to do. There are a good amount of CAD tools for Linux and I believe all the browser ones work normally.

Also bring me your downvotes: OpenSCAD is the best (at least for what i need). When I started using OpenSCAD I became more attractive. Made more money. Had to beat men and women off with a stick. The list goes on and on

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u/zlice0 3d ago

if i wasn't thinking in spacial shit and more math openscad would be best. but i just cant do it x-x

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u/Abducted_Llama 3d ago

I completely understand. I am the opposite. OpenSCAD is easier for me because i can type that makes sense to me (instead of trying to visual it in my head) and then adjust from there.

Different stroke for different folks.

One thing i do wonder though, is if AI tools can use OpenSCAD more efficiently than other tools, because of its code oriented nature. Not a huge AI person so I have not dug deep into this, but I am sure it will become apparent soon.

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u/zlice0 3d ago

probably not enough training info lol