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App for creating drawings and blueprints (infosec.pub)
submitted 8 months ago by adzsx@infosec.pub to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Is there an application for building/drawing stuff. I know blender exists, but its a little overcomplicated for what I'm thinking of.

Also where can I post such questions, regarding software? If this isn't the right place, tell me where I can post it.

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[–] randy@lemmy.ca 12 points 8 months ago

Tell us more about what you're thinking of building/drawing. I like FreeCAD, but it's also quite complicated, depending on what your goals are.

[–] franklin@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

SketchUp works online.

LibreCAD works but I think it's 2D only.

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ca 3 points 8 months ago

LibreCAD is 2D only but great for making quick drawings.

[–] Dr_Willis@sh.itjust.works 8 points 8 months ago

you mean like the various CAD software that exists?

what tool to use can depend on what you are drawing.

[–] IzyaKatzmann@hexbear.net 5 points 8 months ago

I use FreeCad as an alternative to Solidworks. It has its own way of doing things... but it's more or less feature complete with respect to designing stuff.

[–] JoShmoe@ani.social 5 points 8 months ago

openscad and onshape are some options. openscad is like coding and onshape is closer to typical 3D modeling interfaces.

[–] ScottE@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

FreeCAD. It'll do everything, but you have to put some time into understanding it. Fortunately, there's are plenty of YouTube videos when you do get stuck.

[–] andruid@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago

Krita is my favorite drawing tool, don't know if that helps, but I like it

[–] sharedburdens@hexbear.net 1 points 8 months ago

kicad is great for electronics designs, cross platform, highly recommend

[–] klangcoffee@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

FreeCAD is good, but maybe more complicated than you're looking for.

You might want to try draw.io / diagrams.net . It can be used in the browser or as a standalone application

[–] glue_snorter@lemmy.sdfeu.org 2 points 8 months ago

Second draw.io - I've done lots of diagrams with VSCode and the draw.io plugin

[–] grapemix@lemmy.ml -1 points 8 months ago

You may be surprised. Blender + plugin.

[–] superb@lemmy.blahaj.zone -2 points 8 months ago

If you have an iPad and a little money to spend, Shapr3D is an excellent CAD app