CQCad 3D CAD Application
NOTE: CQCad is in a pre-release alpha stage right now. It is not production ready. Comments and contributions are welcome.
Introduction
CQCad is designed so that everyone from hobbyists to coders, engineers and scientists can effectively create parametric 3D models. Whether the model is being written directly in code, or created by the traditional point-and-click method, CQCad stores all models in the CadQuery scripting API format. Users can switch back and forth between using the mouse and writing the model as a script. This allows users to leverage the strengths of each method. For instance, the CadQuery API is cumbersome when creating 2D geometry. With CQCad, the 2D geometry can be created using the mouse, and then the user can switch to the script window to finish the model.
Where to Start
Below is a table that will help you select where to start with CQCad, depending on your experience and what you are comfortable with.
| Traditional CAD | Scripted CAD | Hybrid CAD | Developers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Users who are familiar with point-and-click CAD interfaces | Users who are more comfortable coding their CAD models | Users who want to leverage the strengths of point-and-click and scripted CAD models | People who wish to contribute to CQCad |
| Select | Select | Select | Select |