[ale] 3D CAD in Linux?

[Watson, Keith]

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> I need to design a couple things for a friend.  I would like to do it
> in a linux based auto-cad type solution.  Anyone have any good ideas
> for something simple I can start with?  I'm looking to model some wood
> boxes, simple but not just 90degree angles.
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> Anyone done anything like this?  Any examples would also be greatly
> welcome.
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> Thoughts?
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This might help find one:

List of computer-aided design editors for architecture, engineering and construction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_CAD_software


Constructive solid geometry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constructive_solid_geometry


and based on what Chris Fowler and Jim Kinney said:

BRL-CAD
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRL-CAD

BRL-CAD
http://brlcad.org/

keith

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