A trial run requires only that the user's system and web browser support WebGL.įigure 1: A trimmed down version of the 3D Slash CAD software is available as a web service. IntroductionĪ user can gather first impressions of 3D Slash ( Figure 1) by taking it for a spin on the provider's website. I also compare the 3D Slash to Tinkercad, the predominant CAD software offered by Autodesk, Inc. In this article, I look closely at the functionality and performance of 3D Slash running on a Raspberry Pi 2 (RPi 2) outfitted with the current Raspbian "jessie" operating system. A trimmed down version with basic functionality starts directly from the web browser. The company promises that the Linux version works without problem on the Rasp Pi. The French firm 3D Slash offers a program by the same name in several versions, including one for Linux.
More and more CAD software is becoming available for standard PCs or as a web application. This state of affairs has changed considerably in the last few years. This layer will be faded out and won’t be touched by any slashing operations you’ll be carrying out (see image below).For a long time, computer-aided design (CAD) was the domain of powerful and expensive workstations. With the bar on the right hand side for example, you can de-select a certain ‘bottom layer’. This is useful if you want to carry out a procedure that should not affect your entire model. You have probably already noticed the three bars on the side of your screen (two horizontal bars on the bottom, one vertical line on the right).īy changing the position of the controllers on each bar you can temporarily de-select certain parts of your 3D model. Simply click on the ‘import’ button at the top right corner to insert an existing 3D model.
You can then upload and select up to three images (for the different faces of the cube).īesides, 3DSlash lets you import existing STL files that you can edit. To upload and apply a picture, click the image button at the right hand side. Using images is especially useful if you have a plan or sketch of what you want to create.
This might make it easier to create a 3D model as you only need to follow the shape of your image. Adding Surface PicturesģDSlash lets you apply images to the surfaces of your object. 3DSlash lets you easily choose dimensions and sizes.
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