Vcad: Free BRep CAD in the Browser
by ecto on 1/30/2026, 4:46:28 PM
Comments
by: jevndev
Neat example of the strengths and weaknesses of vibe coding… But if anyone here is looking for a solid browser-based parametric CAD solution, [onshape](<a href="https://www.onshape.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.onshape.com</a>) is the best there is. It’s missing a few tools that more complex alternatives have but if all you need is something easy to learn so you can make things to 3d print it’s a good choice
1/30/2026, 7:54:17 PM
by: fainpul
Vibe coded? Nothing works.
1/30/2026, 7:04:16 PM
by: phcreery
Why is right/middle click both orbit and pan? Why is scroll wheel vertical orbit? This feels like it was vibecoded using a macbook touchpad
1/30/2026, 7:33:18 PM
by: gwbas1c
I gave vcad a spin a few days ago (in Visual Studio code). Just about 30ish minutes. Seemed like a great tool to me.
1/30/2026, 7:38:31 PM
by: witherk
Nice UI. Pretty cool to see a CAD program in the browser, without even an annoying login to try screen. On the other hands it seems to be pretty choppy and I was visual artifacts about 5 seconds into the tutorial. I got the same artifacts in Zen and Chrome.
1/30/2026, 6:42:11 PM
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1/30/2026, 7:37:54 PM
by: RobotToaster
This seems to have the same weakness as OpenSCAD, no relative positioning.
1/30/2026, 6:49:30 PM
by: ikeough1
And now you know why CAD is hard.
1/30/2026, 7:13:50 PM