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* Fusion 360
* Inkscape - 2D sketching into .SVG files
* OpenSCAD (programmable)
===== Online learning and study =====
* Coursera (ex. Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing with Fusion 360)
===== File formats and alternatives =====
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* STEP format for 2D and 3D (may require some repair)
* Use or create plugins with an API
* Use the .scad programmable file format (OpenSCAD), then export to a .png rendering, or high quality .stl
===== Inkscape and SVG format for sketching (quick) =====
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This is useful for plotting with *gnuplot* and you can use the example.plot file to view the points.
[[File:Square plot defined with four points using gnuplot program.png|thumb]]
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* Highlight a specific body and select 3D Print from the file menu creating an STL file
* Use Cura or IdeaMaker for slicing your model, often this means STL into gcode.
Alternative workflow (OpenSCAD)
* Create or update model in OpenSCAD
* Render (F6) and Export to STL (F7)
* Use a slicer program such as Cura, ensuring parameters are set such as filament size, nozzle size, layer height, temperature, etc.
* Heat up your 3d printer to working temperature, level the printer, and print the gcode file.
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