SelfCAD Reviews

It took me some times to use it but I am so pleased I fully stacked.
I have been using solidworks, blender, 3DS Max and other software to optimise my 3D prints but what I love about SelfCAD is the ease of use.
Before i was always thinking, do I have the time to make a 3D visuel?
Now I go straight to SelfCAD and can make lots of amazing 3D design with ease for marketing use. Support is also very responsive and helpful.

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This is a powerful tool. I tried it out some time ago but didn't give it a fair chance. I'm a blender user and sometimes vectary when I rather 3d model from my chromebook. I saw this again, binge-watched your youtube videos, and decided to give it another try. I'm sold! I love how I can use the web browser. I also downloaded the desktop version. It was an quick download and it works just as well. This software has everything you need to get started with 3d modeling whether you're a beginner or have been modeling for years. There were a few things when it came to user controls that didn't feel like a natural flow but that was fixed once I adjusted my settings and preferences. I love how quickly I can bring my ideas to life!

I've been meaning to get started for a while but I was procrastinating. But now I've got the ball rolling by starting a tutorial. I am really impressed with the simplicity and how complete the tutorials are. An amazing tool for the price. Thanks to the founders and the team behind this jewel

I haven't done much in 3D CAD style work in a long time so I wasn't sure how well it would all go. Without watching any tutorials and just basically playing with the software, I was able to design something I'd been working on and it looks really good overall, especially for a first attempt.

The only issue I've faced so far is the textured render doesn't seem to work, at least not on my computer (M1 Mac) the program launches but nothing happens and the website keeps telling me to launch the desktop app. This could be user error but its the only issue I've come across so far.

Aside from that it's been great so far and lots of fun, looking forward to seeing how it all comes together once I follow some of the tutorials and learn the in's and out's to make the most of the program.

I didn't know anything about CAD and just bought my first 3d printer. I've spent quite a number of hours over the last weeks evaluating CAD software, and I bought the 50-license version of SelfCAD to check it out.

I have worked with SelfCAD, Alibre, OpenSCAD, CADQuery, CascadeStudio, and OnShape (recommended by Teaching Tech YouTuber). I have seen countless videos of other software.

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TL;DR: SelfCAD is a GREAT program, phenomenally executed, and my first choice IF you have users with no interest in either PARAMETRIC or "Code CAD" modeling. For example, my kids will be using SelfCAD when they are old enough.

It includes a really well-thought-out mix of a "bit of everything", much more powerful than TinkerCAD, a good slicer (for 3d printing and mesh editing), and Blender-type features (surface modeling and painting, shading,etc) (Blender is free but has a steep learning curve, whereas SelfCAD is really easy to learn).

It's the ONLY program you will need for being able to do a LOT of things.

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I, however, am learning FreeCAD because it has parametric modeling and "code cad".

Parametric is where you define (typically a 2D sketch) with "constraints", so that you can later change a number (parameter) and even complex follow-up operations update accordingly.

"Code CAD' is where you can define shapes and objects using computer code. It allows one to create the basic designs much more quickly, as well as do fancy things not included in the default program (such as adding custom mathematical patterns).

It's also not that hard to learn, just takes more time. Highly recommend YouTuber's MangoJelly and Joko Engineering.

Other thoughts:

* Teaching Tech YouTuber is a phenomenal learning resource for 3d printing. He just started a series about OnShape. It's great, except it's really expensive, and the free version is full-featured but your designs can only be public. That was a deal-breaker for me, along with the fact that they could turn around and do a Fusion 360 (start out w/free full-featured, then take away features later on in a money grab).
* Joko Engineering YouTuber is another great teacher. He loves FreeCAD, but also argues that ALIBRE is a good CAD program buy for certain things. But it is $200-$1200. Worth checking out his viewpoint if you want "professional" software in addition to FreeCAD.
* Keep an eye out on PLASTICITY (GitHub - nkallen/plasticity). It's only in beta, but will be only like $50. It could be the bomb. But it's a one-man show. Who knows what will actually happen. SelfCAD seems to be a great COMPANY, with lots more resources and responsiveness, and it's finished proven software.