OpenSCAD

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On the record

Animation tools

Yesopenscad.org · read 21 Sep 2026

Boolean modeling

The language documents union, difference and intersection operations for combining solids.files.openscad.org · read 14 Oct 2026

Capterra pricing status

Capterra lists no vendor starting price and says a free trial is unavailable.capterra.com · read 14 Oct 2026

Command-line use

The manual documents running OpenSCAD in command-line environments, and the FAQ identifies an --info command for technical details.files.openscad.org · read 14 Oct 2026

Company identity

LinkedIn describes OpenSCAD as a self-owned software-development organization with one employee and a 2009 founding year.linkedin.com · read 14 Oct 2026

Company positioning

LinkedIn says OpenSCAD uses a plain-text design language, targets 3D printing, supports version-control workflows and enforces manifold solids.linkedin.com · read 14 Oct 2026

Customizer

The documentation includes a Customizer interface for exposing model parameters to users.openscad.org · read 14 Oct 2026

Developer language integration

The FAQ names Python, Ruby, C++, Haskell and Clojure tools that generate OpenSCAD code, plus JavaScript interfaces in related projects.files.openscad.org · read 14 Oct 2026

Development requirements

Current development snapshots require macOS 11 or newer for universal Intel/Apple Silicon builds and Windows 11 64-bit Intel/AMD systems; Windows ARM is unsupported.openscad.org · read 14 Oct 2026

Docker integration

Official Docker images are published for linux/amd64 and linux/arm64, including stable and development variants.openscad.org · read 14 Oct 2026

Documentation depth

Official documentation spans tutorials, a user manual, language reference, cheat sheet, books, videos, examples, FAQ, libraries, command-line guidance and source-building instructions.openscad.org · read 14 Oct 2026

External editors

Automatic reload lets users edit files in another editor, including a documented Vim workflow, while OpenSCAD previews the result.files.openscad.org · read 14 Oct 2026

File formats

It can use DXF outlines and parameters, and read and create 3D models in STL and OFF formats.openscad.org · read 7 Oct 2026

GUI and geometry libraries

The application uses Qt for its interface, CGAL for CSG evaluation, OpenCSG and OpenGL for previews, plus Boost, Eigen and GLEW.openscad.org · read 14 Oct 2026

Import and export

The manual lists import support for STL, OFF, DXF and SVG and export support for STL, 3MF, OFF, AMF, DXF, SVG, PNG and CSG.files.openscad.org · read 14 Oct 2026

Independent file limitation

3D Printer World states that OpenSCAD exports STL and 3MF meshes but has no native STEP export for editable solid CAD exchange.3dprinterworld.com · read 14 Oct 2026

Independent platform assessment

3D Printer World lists Windows, macOS and Linux desktop support and notes that the browser port is limited.3dprinterworld.com · read 14 Oct 2026

Independent workflow assessment

3D Printer World recommends OpenSCAD for adjustable rule-driven parts but says it is less suitable for mouse-driven edge editing, sculpting and editable STEP handoffs.3dprinterworld.com · read 14 Oct 2026

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