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by syl_sau
1545 days ago
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This is a really exciting to me.
As a libre-enthusiast who happens to be working in architecture, it seems I have been cursed by fate. Architecture is probably one of the least penetrable field of FOSS. I work in both 2D (for "classical" architectural plans) and 3D (for renders) and even though I make my photorealistic renders in Blender, I still have to rely on extremely locked-down and frankly annoying proprietary software (namely from the Autodesk brand), and there's no sign of improvement anywhere.
Tangentially, I have reached the conclusion that spending less time in front of the computer is the surest way to feel better about and (actually) improve the quality of my work.
I've been testing a new workflow involving Wings3D (as a SketchUp-replacement) but it's a tough call. Anyway I'm happy to see this kind of projects even if I don't use "CAD-code"-oriented modelers (isn't it kind of similar to OpenSCAD?). In any case I will consider paying for any FOSS project if it proves to be a viable alternative to Autodesk bloatwares. |
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Support for architecture use cases is currently listed on Fornjot's feature wishlist: https://github.com/hannobraun/Fornjot/discussions/146
As is noted there, I lack any expertise in this field, and it's largely unclear what specifically would be required to support it. Feedback is very welcome!
> isn't it kind of similar to OpenSCAD?
Yes, OpenSCAD is one example (the most prominent, I think) of the Code-CAD approach.
The Fornjot FAQ addresses OpenSCAD: https://www.fornjot.app/faq/
Second question. (Sorry, there isn't a way to link to specific questions in the FAQ yet. I've made a note to add that.)