As of early 2023, Shapr3d has a few pricing plans: Shapr3D is not “free software” but it is reasonably priced. Shapr3D was created as a mobile-first cad app, but the transition to Mac and Windows has incorporated more normal mouse and keyboard functions as well.īecause of that 3D modeling kernel, Shapr3D is capable of making very accurate models that exceed the accuracy of your CNC machine. For users without a deep CAD background, this is a very intuitive workflow.

Shapr3D is based on a direct modeling paradigm, which means that you build your model by selecting faces and curves on your model to push and pull to create features. Because of the focus on direct modeling, this was absolutely necessary. They are incredibly complex pieces of technology so nobody develops their own, they are always licensed from a third party.Īfter a start with the free OpenCascade kernel, Shapr3D transitioned to Parasolid, possibly the most advanced (and expensive) CAD kernel available. Modeling kernels are the code that is in charge of building 3D parts from a series of user operations. Shapr3D started out using the free Opencascade 3d modeling kernel for the first year or so. (Full disclosure: we received a free license to test Shapr3D with our MeshCAM CNC Software but we receive no compensation for links or referrals) It started out as an iPad application, but it’s developers have been on a big push to get it ported to Mac and Windows as well.īecause of its iPad roots, Shapr3D has a focus on an intuitive touch-based interface for use with the Apple Pencil, which is very different than other traditional cad tools.

Shapr3d is an exciting new CAD program that’s been under active development for the past few years.

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