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Okay, more word salad: "This approach is great for people who prefer precision and repeatability, as you can easily tweak numbers in the code to adjust your designs."
That says nothing, in my opinion.
I have learned Solidworks 2009 since 2009 and if you want precision, try Solidworks.....I guess?
Jan N8CBX

On 9/20/2024 5:22 PM, Logan Rickert wrote:
Hi Jan,

Let me hopefully clarify: 

OpenSCAD is both a programming language and a 3D modeling tool. While it may sound unusual, OpenSCAD uses code to create 3D objects. Instead of dragging shapes around like in other modeling software, you write commands to define objects and how they should look.

For example, if you wanted to create a 3D cube, you would write a simple command in OpenSCAD, like this:

cube([2, 2, 2]); 

This approach is great for people who prefer precision and repeatability, as you can easily tweak numbers in the code to adjust your designs.

During the workshop, Dave will walk us through this process step by step, helping us discover how it works in a hands-on way, even if you’re not familiar with programming. Hope this clears things up!

Best regards,
Logan




On Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM Jan Servaites <[email protected]> wrote:
"OpenSCAD is a Functional programming language, and as such, variables are bound to expressions and
keep a single value during their entire lifetime (immutability). That is to say, variables are set at compile time
and cannot be modified during run time. Attempting to reassign variable values throws a Warning Message."

This sounds like a bunch of word salad...What does this mean, if anything????!!!!! He said it's a "programming language"...and you say it's a "3D Modelling". Those are completely two different applications. Seriously, I wish you people talk in normal language and get the facts straighten out!!!!!!!
Jan N8CBX


On 9/20/2024 4:58 PM, Mark Erbaugh wrote:
Reminder, tomorrow Saturday, September 21, 2024 will be the first meeting of our 3D Modelling Workshop. Dave Kender will present a session on OpenSCAD. His approach will follow a hands-on discovery methodology with instruction, demonstrations, and over-the-shoulder personal tutoring. An Overview and Topics Outline attached for future reference. See the Outline for a link to the OpenSCAD download site.




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