MESHMIXER for 3D print STL tidy up (not used often but still a useful tool)ĪRTCAM mainly used to generate 3D machining parts and then directly output a g-code file.Now defunct but I grew up on it and it still runs perfectly under win 10 Micrographx also for picture tidy up work. UGSPLATFORM for 2.5D and 3D end product machining.CURA for all my 3D printing requirements due to its simplicity.

Sketchup 2020 for 3D printer part generation due to its ability to output STL files.LaserGRBL for all 2D work even if it is not laser related.My own workflow depending on the outcome is as follows. It may help is we know EXACTLY what types of work you need to produce so maybe some examples even if they are not your own work ? There are some nice additions to SKETCHUP and the same with GIMP and I am sure there is a similar plugin for inkscape to be able to do what you want. Realise you are new to this but it is something I had to get to grips with when starting out generating g-code and found a lot of the inkscape plugins were quirky when I started out which was the main reason I went through a few different solutions until I settled in for ease of use and speed. Maybe a different plugin that does the same thing but is newer. Fact that is n longer maintained would also be a good reason to move along to something else.Ĭertainly worth looking elsewhere and at other products.

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