Openscad 3D Model Generator

🚀 OpenSCAD Project Documentation

OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It provides a programming - based approach to 3D modeling, allowing users to create complex models through code.

🚀 Quick Start

OpenSCAD offers a programming - based way to design 3D models. You can quickly start creating your own models by following the installation and usage guides below.

✨ Features

• Programming - based Design: Create 3D models using code.
• Cross - platform Compatibility: Available on Ubuntu, macOS, and Windows.
• Abundant Shortcuts: Facilitate operations such as previewing, saving, and deleting.
• Plugin Support: Expand functionality through plugins.

📦 Installation

Install on Ubuntu

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install openscad

Install on macOS

Install using Homebrew:

brew install --cask openscad

Install on Windows

Visit the OpenSCAD download page and download the installer for Windows.

💻 Usage Examples

Basic Commands

# Open the OpenSCAD editor
openscad

# Render a model from the command line
openscad -o output.stl input.scad

Shortcut Tips

• F5: Preview the model
• F6: View help
• F10: Save the SCAD file
• Ctrl + D: Delete the selected object

📚 Documentation

Configuration Options

Set Preferences

Open OpenSCAD and go to the menu:

Edit -> Preferences

Plugin Management

Visit the OpenSCAD plugin repository to install plugins.

User Guide

Step 1: Open OpenSCAD

After starting the program, the interface will display a blank workspace.

Step 2: Write Code

Enter SCAD code in the editor to create a model. For example:

// Create a cylinder with text
cylinder(r = 5, h = 10);
text(
    "OpenSCAD",
    size = 3,
    font = "DejaVu Sans",
    position = [0, 0, 5]
);

Step 3: Render the Model

Press the F5 key to render the current view, or use the command - line tool to generate an STL file.

Example Code

Basic Cube

// Create a basic cube
cube(size = 10);

Text Engraving

// Add text to the model
text(
    "Hello, OpenSCAD!",
    size = 5,
    font = "Arial",
    position = [0, 0, 0]
);

Contribution Guide

Submit an Issue

To report a bug or request a feature, visit GitHub Issues.

Submit a Patch

Fork the repository -> Create a new branch -> Submit changes -> Push to the remote -> Submit a Pull Request.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.