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OpenSCAD is a free, multiplatform 3D CAD program that's ideal for producing models that are going to be 3D printed. Unlike most other modeling apps, in OpenSCAD you. Linux - Snap. Snap packages are available, as those are built against an older Ubuntu (16.04) those are using some older components which can cause known display issues, so if possible use one of the specific distribution packages below. Install with # snap install openscad-nightly Linux - Distribution Packages. The packages are automatically built based on the master branch on github.
Import.dxf image format to OpenSCAD. I am running OpenSCAD version 2017.01.20 on a Windows 7 laptop that is current on updates. I am attempting to get a 2D image converted into a 3D extrusion so. Nov 06, 2015 User manual order. Although less important with the cheat sheet, this is my 1st pass at, hopefully, a more logical order. The biggest change is separating the. OpenSCAD User Manual/Print version Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. First Steps 3. The OpenSCAD User Interface The OpenSCAD Language 1. Mathematical Operators 3. Mathematical Functions 4. String Functions 5. Primitive Solids 6. Transformations 7. Conditional and Iterator Functions 8. CSG Modelling 9. Modifier Characters 10. Parameters in the Hidden tab (with first letter uppercase) will never be displayed. Not even the tab will be shown. This prevents global variables that have not been parameterized for the Thingiverse or OpenSCAD Customizer from showing up in the Customizer interface.
- 1Customizer
- 1.3Syntax support for generation of the customization form
- 1.4Creating Tabs
- 1.6Saving Parameters value in JSON file
- 1.7Tips and Tricks
- 1.8Examples
Customizer[edit]
[Note:Requires version 2019.05]
Customizer feature provides a graphic user interface for editing model parameters. With this feature one does not need to edit the code to change the values of the parameters / variables. Programmers can create templates for a given model, and customize these further to adapt to different needs / users. Sets of parameter values can also be saved, which effectively saves a variant of a particular model.
Activation of Customizer panel[edit]
- In View menu, you will find the option called [Hide customizer], that you must unselect/untick to display the customizer
supported variables[edit]
- Only variables in the main file are evaluated. Files from includes and use are NOT considered.
- Only the variables that are on the top of the main file will be evaluated, that is, they must be declared BEFORE the first line with a module declaration in order to appear in the customizer.
- If you want to hide some variables from the customizer, they must be put on or after the first line which declares a module.
Only literals are available as parameters. Examples for literals are:
Expression (even trivial examples) like
are not supported as parameters.
Syntax support for generation of the customization form[edit]
Following is the syntax for how to define different types of widgets in the form:
Drop down box[edit]
Slider[edit]
Only numbers are allowed in this one, specify any of the following:
Note that this
is mainly for compatibility with Thingiverse
Checkbox[edit]
Spinbox[edit]
Textbox[edit]
Special vector[edit]
You can also set a range for the vector:
Creating Tabs[edit]
Parameters can be grouped into tabs. This feature will allows related parameters to be associated into groups. The syntax is very similar the Thingiverse rules for tabs. To create a tab, use a multi-line block comment like this:
Also possible, but not recommended:
Three tabs names have a special functionality;
[Global][edit]
Parameters in the Global tab will always be shown on every tab no matter which tab is selected. No tab will be displayed for “Global” parameters, they will always be shown in all the tabs.
[Hidden][edit]
Parameters in the Hidden tab (with first letter uppercase) will never be displayed. Not even the tab will be shown. This prevents global variables that have not been parameterized for the Thingiverse or OpenSCAD Customizer from showing up in the Customizer interface or widget. Included for compatibility with Thingiverse. You can have multiples segments under the Hidden group.see also #hidden_parameters
parameters[edit]
Parameters that are not under any tab will be displayed under a tab named “parameters”. In Thingiverse, these parameters are listed with no tab.
Example showcasing most features[edit]
Saving Parameters value in JSON file[edit]
This feature, which is unique to openSCAD, gives the user the ability to save the values of all parameters. JSON parameter values can be then reused through the command line.
Cmdline[edit]
- -p is used to give input JSON file in which parameters are saved.
- -P is used to give the name of the set of the parameters written in JSON file.
And JSON file is written in the following format:
GUI[edit]
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Through GUI you can easily apply and save Parameter in JSON file using Present section in Customizer explained below.
In customizer, the first line of options is as follows:
- Automatic Preview : If checked preview of model will be automatically updated when you change any parameter in Customizer else you need to click preview button or press F5 after you update parameter in customizer.
- Show Details:
- Show Details: If chosen, the description for the parameter will be shown below the parameter name.
- Inline Details: If chosen, the description for the parameter will be shown right next to the parameter name. Long descriptions get clipped, speak not fully shown. This option is a compromise between vertical space usage and still having part of the description.
- Hide Details: It will not be displayed but you still can view the description by hovering the cursor over the input widget.
- Reset button which when clicked resets the values of all input widgets for the parameter to the default provided in SCAD file.
Next comes Preset section: It consist of four buttons:
- combo Box
- It is used to select the set of parameters to be used
- + button
- add new set of the parameters
- – button
- It is used to delete the set selected in combo Box.
- save preset button
- save/overwrite the current preset
and finally below Preset Section is the Place where you can play with the parameters.
You can also refer to two examples that are Part of OpenSCAD to learn more:
- Parametric/sign.scad
- Parametric/candlStand.scad
manually create datasets[edit]
You can manually create a dataset by modifying the JSON file according above format and defining your own variables.When a dataset is loaded, only the parameters defined in the dataset are modified, other parameters are NOT set to defaults. This allow one to create partial datasets which are only modifiers, not complete dataset.
hidden parameters[edit]
Variables belonging to the hidden group are stored in the JSON file, but are NOT retrieved from the JSON file.
Meaning: If a variable is moved from the hidden group to an other group, it also becomes applicable. This allows a designer to use the hidden group for reserved variables, that become customizable (and assigend with a different default) in a future version, without breaking existing preset.
A hidden variable can also be used as a 'last saved with' indicator, that can be read by manually viewing the JSON file.
The idea is, that the customizer only modifies variables that the user can see and control from the customizer UI.
Tips and Tricks[edit]
Set Range and Stepping[edit]
The customizer tries to guess an appropriate range and stepping. However it can/will be inconsistent, as the customizer does not know your design intent. For example, the customizer also treats numbers like 0.0, 1.0, 2.0 etc. as integers. The customizer also does not know whether or not negative numbers make sense. It is therefor highly recommended to always supply range and step as comments. Keep in mind, that if in doubt, the user can always modify the scad file.
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Do not hesitate to limit the range. For instance, in the design of a smart phone holder, limit the size to reasonable smart phone sizes. If someone wants to use your smart phone holder as a tablet holder, he always can directly edit the SCAD file itself. This act also makes the user aware, that the design was not meant as a tablet holder and that he or she might need for example to modify the support structure
Scroll Wheel[edit]
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The buttons on the spinboxes are small, but you can use the scroll wheel on your mouse to change the value comfortably.First, click on the spin box to focus the spin box.