solvespace(1)

NAME
solvespace - a parametric 3d CAD program

DESCRIPTION

modeling 3d parts - draw with extrudes, revolves, helix creation, and Boolean (union / difference / intersection) operations

modeling 2d parts - draw the part as a single section, and export DXF, PDF, SVG; use 3d assembly to verify fit

3d-printed parts - export the STL or other triangle mesh expected by most 3d printers

preparing CAM data - export 2d vector art for a waterjet machine or laser cutter; or generate STEP or STL, for import into third-party CAM software for machining

mechanism design - use the constraint solver to simulate planar or spatial linkages, with pin, ball, or slide joints

plane and solid geometry - replace hand-solved trigonometry and spreadsheets with a live dimensioned drawing