Show HN: FluidCAD – Parametric CAD with JavaScript

Category: devtools

Tags: cad, parametric-design, 3d-modeling, javascript, realtime

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 7, Utility: 6)

FluidCAD is a parametric CAD system where 3D models are defined programmatically using JavaScript/TypeScript, with real-time visualization. It's interesting because it combines traditional CAD workflows (sketches, extrusions, fillets) with code-driven parametric design and live reloading, offering a novel approach for engineers and designers who want version control and programmatic control over their models.

Target audience: mechanical engineers, product designers, CAD users, developers interested in 3D modeling

Repository: https://fluidcad.io/ · TypeScript · LGPL-2.1

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