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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)... read more

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... read more

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.... read more