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Most of everything around you likely started as a 3D model in the computer of some professional engineer, architect, industrial designer, or inventors, and was built with expensive Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Generating 3D models is a fundamental first step in [[3DPrinting]]. Using CAD, you can generate precisely dimensioned products, parts, trinkets, and anything you need. [[3D Modeling]] is different from CAD, in that 3D modeling is kind of like digital sculpting with clay; it's great for creating characters, animations, textures, and otherwise organic shapes. However, when it comes to creating a replacement knob, or bracket for a table CAD is usually the go-to tool.

Here are some CAD resources that are free and run in the browser:
* [https://3DOrchard.com 3D Orchard] is a free platform for crowdsourced design. The CAD is free, fully-featured, and built into the browser.

*[https://www.tinkercad.com Tinkercad] is a basic CAD that uses drag/drop blocks and primitive shapes.

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