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* Wikipedia has a long list of CAD tools: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Computer-aided_design_software Computer-aided design software].
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* Several tools can be used free of charge: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Free_computer-aided_design_software Free computer-aided design software].
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=== Free CAD tools ===
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There are several options for designing CAD models that can be used free of charge. Wikipedia has a list of such tools: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Free_computer-aided_design_software Free computer-aided design software].
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| [http://www.blender.org/ Blender]|| is an open source 3D design tool. It is best suited for organic designs. At the moment Blender can be run without installation- simply download it to a folder, unpack and run. Blender is installed on [[ifiserv-6.ifi.uio.no]]
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| [http://www.blender.org/ Blender]|| is an open source design tool. It is best suited for organic designs. At the moment Blender can be run without installation- simply download it to a folder, unpack and run. Blender is installed on [[ifiserv-6.ifi.uio.no]]
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|[http://brlcad.org/ BRL-CAD] || is also an open source tool, mainly focusing on command-line input.  There are possibilities using the mouse, but the interface is not very simple. It can export .stl files and other formats. Platforms: windows/linux/others.
|[http://brlcad.org/ BRL-CAD] || is also an open source tool, mainly focusing on command-line input.  There are possibilities using the mouse, but the interface is not very simple. It can export .stl files and other formats. Platforms: windows/linux/others.
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|[http://www.solidworks.com/ Solidworks] ||  is a commercial tool, best suited when you want to precisely define your machine parts. UiO have invested in a site license for Solidworks through USIT. We have a page to help you start [[Solidworks|using Solidworks]] 
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|[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhino 3D]|| is a commercial tool, best suited for complex, good-looking surfaces and organic structures. They have an eveluation version that can be used a few times. It has some limitations when it comes to smoothing complex corner structures. It is easy to learn how to use. [http://gallery.mcneel.com/?language=&g=1 Design examples]
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|[http://www.autodesk.com/ AutoDesk ]|| is a group of commercial tools, based on AutoCAD. Autodesk Inventor is the suite for mechanical engineering.
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=== Commersial CAD tools ===
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Wikipedia has a long list of CAD tools: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Computer-aided_design_software Computer-aided design software].  
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STL viewers let you open your STL file and check that the file looks as it should and have the correct scale etc.  
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|[http://www.solidworks.com/ Solidworks]|| is a traditional 3D CAD tool, best suited when you want to precisely define your machine parts. It is the most used 3D CAD program for building parts. UiO have invested in a site license for Solidworks through USIT. Solidworks can be downloaded from \\dist\winprog\lisens\solidworks (= p:\lisens\solidworks). To obtain access to the filegroup p-solidw (required for downloading) send an email to programvare@usit.uio.no. [https://app.uio.no/programvare/produkt.html?id=767&pid=3&latest=1 Licensing information from Usit]
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|[http://www.materialise.com/MiniMagics Minimagics]|| is a free STL-viewer (single user only).
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|[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhino 3D]|| et profesjonellt overflatedesign-program som er spesielt godt egnet til design av pene, avanserte overflater, også "organiske" strukturer. Evaluation-versjonen kan brukes fritt med eneste begrensning: maks 25 ganger lagring til fil. Rhino er noe begenset når det kommer til avrundig av kompliserte hjørner. Fordel: Lav læreterskel. [http://gallery.mcneel.com/?language=&g=1 Eksempler på design i Rhino] [http://www.ifi.uio.no/research/groups/robin/wiki/rhinotut.swf Eksempel] på design av en elektronikkboks (12MB Flash)
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|[http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab]|| is an open source, portable, and extensible system for the processing and editing of unstructured 3D triangular meshes. Can be used for converting formats and correcting some errors.
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== STL Viewers ==
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[http://www.materialise.com/MiniMagics Minimagics] is a free STL-viewer (single user only). When you have a design, try open your stl files in a another design, printing program or a viewer to make sure there are no defects, before printing.
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[[objet studio]] is the 3D-printing utility for the Connex 500 machine. Here you may place your design in the tray, and select materials for each part in your build. Objet studio is installed on [[ifiserv-6.ifi.uio.no]]
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|[[objet studio]]|| is the 3D-printing utility for the Connex 500 machine. Here you may place your design in the tray, and select materials for each part in your build. Objet studio is installed on [[ifiserv-6.ifi.uio.no]]
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[[Catalyst]] is the 3Dprinting software for the Dimension SST 768 machine. We have only license for installing catalyst on the machine connected to the printer.
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|[[Catalyst]] || is the 3Dprinting software for the Dimension SST 768 machine. We have only license for installing catalyst on the machine connected to the printer.
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Current revision as of 12:12, 20 August 2010

Design

SoftwareDescription
Blender is an open source design tool. It is best suited for organic designs. At the moment Blender can be run without installation- simply download it to a folder, unpack and run. Blender is installed on ifiserv-6.ifi.uio.no
BRL-CAD is also an open source tool, mainly focusing on command-line input. There are possibilities using the mouse, but the interface is not very simple. It can export .stl files and other formats. Platforms: windows/linux/others.
Solidworks is a commercial tool, best suited when you want to precisely define your machine parts. UiO have invested in a site license for Solidworks through USIT. We have a page to help you start using Solidworks
Rhino 3D is a commercial tool, best suited for complex, good-looking surfaces and organic structures. They have an eveluation version that can be used a few times. It has some limitations when it comes to smoothing complex corner structures. It is easy to learn how to use. Design examples
AutoDesk is a group of commercial tools, based on AutoCAD. Autodesk Inventor is the suite for mechanical engineering.

STL Viewers

STL viewers let you open your STL file and check that the file looks as it should and have the correct scale etc.

SoftwareDescription
Minimagics is a free STL-viewer (single user only).
Meshlab is an open source, portable, and extensible system for the processing and editing of unstructured 3D triangular meshes. Can be used for converting formats and correcting some errors.

Printing

SoftwareDescription
objet studio is the 3D-printing utility for the Connex 500 machine. Here you may place your design in the tray, and select materials for each part in your build. Objet studio is installed on ifiserv-6.ifi.uio.no
Catalyst is the 3Dprinting software for the Dimension SST 768 machine. We have only license for installing catalyst on the machine connected to the printer.
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