codetocad 0.3.1704260693

3D modeling automation in your favorite modeling software.

CodeToCAD

ONE LANGUAGE FOR ALL YOUR CAD NEEDS

Use one python script to interact with all these software:

• Blender* - Digital Modeling Software
• Onshape** - Product Development and CAD Software
• PyBullet*** - Real-time Physics Simulation Library
• KiCAD*** - Electronic/PCB Design Software
• LLM/AI based model generation ***
• FreeCAD*** - CAD Software
• ThreeJS*** - Web-based 3D Library
• Libfive*** Signed Distance Field Modeling library

_{* Alpha/Beta support ** Pre-alpha development. *** To be developed.}

READ THE DOCS

EXAMPLES WITH CODE

SIMPLIFY YOUR CAD WORKFLOW NOW:

Pre-requisites: Python 3.10 or newer.

1. Install the CodeToCAD PIP Package to get intellisense syntax highlighting.

   pip install CodeToCAD

2. Create your own CodeToCAD python file and save it:

   # my_codetocad_script.py
   # This is also the examples/materials.py example
   from codetocad import *
   
   my_material = Material("material").set_color(169, 76, 181, 0.8)
   Part("Cube").create_cube(1, 1, 1).set_material(my_material)
   

   

3. Run your script in your modeling software. If you are using Blender, check out the instructions for installing the Blender Addon addon below.

BLENDER

Note: Blender 3.1 or newer is required.

1. Download a release and install the Blender Addon from CodeToCADBlenderAddon.zip or from the latest Release (see the sidebar).

   If you're a developer, instead of downloading a release, you can clone this repository. Video Guide

2. Import your script using the file menu > import > CodeToCAD or the CodeToCAD menu in the sidebar.

Note, you can also run CodeToCAD in Blender via cli: blender -- --codetocad $(pwd)/yourScript.py

WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

• Run or browse the examples!

  

• Join the Discord Server to receive updates and help from the community! https://discord.gg/MnZEtqwt74

WARNING!

Since CodeToCAD scripts are written and executed in Python, be careful when running scripts you find on the internet!

THE POWER OF CODE-BASED CAD

Benefits of code-based modeling with CodeToCAD:

✅ Simplified modeling interface - it's all text! No more scrolling and clicking into sub-menus to edit your models.

🔓 Not vendor locked - your models are created in an open-source language. If you want to use another software, you do not lose the features you have defined. Note: There is no guarantee that a model created for, e.g. Blender, will work right away for another software, but with some refactoring, it theoretically should!

🪶 Lightweight and portable. All you need is a text-editor to model. You can occasionally fire-up your modeling software to run your creations.

💪 Leverages existing programming languages, like Python. You can keep using the languages you're familiar with and love. There is no one-off language you and your team has to learn. Use CodeToCAD like a library or a framework.

🚦Easy version control. Your models are written in code, you can use industry-loved git to keep track of versions of your models.

💕 Built by people who believe in automation and that modeling workflows should be intuitive, reliable and most importantly free and open source!