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If you want to get started with 3D drawing using free software

Discussion in '3D Printing' started by Charles Pechoux, Nov 15, 2025 at 14:42.

  1. Charles Pechoux

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    Hello,
    I'm new to this forums.(just posted presentation). This is my first post :).

    A few years ago, I was designing 3D car interiors (A-Class for those who knows) at a French car manufacturer. We used complex and expensive software back then. Today I no longer work in Design (now in After-Sales Engineering), but I wanted to design parts in 3D. I have the skills to create complex objects, but I'm completely outdated with the tools.

    I tried a few 3D modeling programs, but I couldn't achieve much (a shame considering my background as a 3D designer).

    Finally, I chose Onshape (easy to find online). For those who want to get started with free software, I think it's clearly the simplest and most intuitive, and it allows you to create parts of simple to moderate complexity quite easily without too much trouble.

    Below are a few examples of small parts I've had fun with. You can then easily export them as STL files to use in a slicer and print them.

    Onshape is less powerful than other more advanced software (like Fusion 360), but I also find it simpler.

    If this can help anyone, I'll be happy.

    Best regards
    Charles my 3d conception collection.jpg

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    Charles Pechoux, Nov 15, 2025 at 14:42
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