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avoCADo 08.03 preAlpha released
avoCADo, the new open source 3D CAD program for engineers and artists alike, has released its third preAlpha version for download.
Here is what's new in avoCADo 08.03:
- added revolve tool to the Build menu
- holes can now exist within a region
- arcs can be referenced now by unique ID
- sketches permitted on new faces after a build operation
- added feedback for selecting regions and 2D elements
- material selection (color only for now)
- lots of CSG debugging (still more is needed)
- updated graphics (startup, fonts, some icons)
avoCADo continues to push forward, albeit a bit slower than I would like. Feedback from the community has been a wonderful help over the past few months to find bugs and reflect on what is most important as the application grows. The next big step is to increase the number of developers to really get avoCADo off the ground. If you are interested in helping out, take a look at the "Get Involved" page of the avoCADo Wiki. There is a LOT to do!
- Adam
whollyguacamole@users.sourceforge.net
Homepage: http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/
Wiki: http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/wiki
Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/avocado-cad
2008-03-02 04:33:32 UTC by whollyguacamole
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avoCADo 07.05 preAlpha released
avoCADo, the new open source 3D CAD program for engineers and artists alike, has released its second preAlpha version for download.
Here is what's new in avoCADo 07.05:
- new 2D region formation algorithm (much faster)
- ability to reference faces by a unique ID
- various sketch plane rotation code for relative features
- ability to delete selected 2D shapes in the Sketch mode
- a few structural changes to allow for future expansion
- some new icons
- a bit of code cleanup and documentation
The avoCADo community is beginning to grow as more people show their interest and support for an open source alternative to commercial CAD software. If you are interested in helping out, take a look at the "Get Involved" page of the avoCADo Wiki.
- Adam
whollyguacamole@users.sourceforge.net
Homepage: http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/
Wiki: http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/wiki
Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/avocado-cad
2007-05-01 17:41:15 UTC by whollyguacamole
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avoCADo 07.03 preAlpha released!
avoCADo, the new open source 3D CAD program for engineers and artists alike, is now available for download.
Following the philosophy of "release early, release often" I have decided to go ahead and release avoCADo, even though its functionality is currently very limited. However, I do feel that the application gives a good sense for what could be to come if the community is excited about a new direction in open source 3D CAD.
Please feel free to download avoCADo and give it a try. The program is just getting started so input from users and interested developers would be greatly appreciated! If open source CAD excites you and you would like to see avoCADo grow, consider becoming an active member of the community by posting to the forums, contributing to the wiki (now up and running!), and submitting feature requests and/or bug reports.
I am looking forward to getting valuable feedback from the community of excited users and developers of avoCADo!
- Adam
whollyguacamole@users.sourceforge.net
Homepage: http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/
Wiki: http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/wiki
Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/avocado-cad
2007-03-26 03:49:43 UTC by whollyguacamole
