Open source CAD in the browser (Solvespace)
by phkahler on 3/31/2026, 12:50:23 PM
https://solvespace.com/webver.pl
Comments
by: MrDOS
SolveSpace is a wonderfully different take on parametric CAD, but development has really slowed, and it seems fundamentally incapable of some pretty rudimentary features (like chamfers[0]). Dune 3D[1] seems like a pretty effective spiritual successor.<p>0: <a href="https://github.com/solvespace/solvespace/issues/149" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/solvespace/solvespace/issues/149</a><p>1: <a href="https://dune3d.org/" rel="nofollow">https://dune3d.org/</a>
3/31/2026, 2:25:53 PM
by: masonhensley
I've been using FreeCad more and more, but solvespace has been a great, lightweight tool to design parts for laser cutting by SendCutSend/Oshcut.<p>Neat that they got it working in the browser.
3/31/2026, 2:23:20 PM
by: JoshTriplett
Impressive work!<p>Minor nit: why does the rendered in-window text use a really awful pixelated font? It looks like what happens when a font gets rendered onto a pixel grid without any hinting or snapping.
3/31/2026, 2:52:02 PM
by: ponyous
Does this use its own backend/engine? I've been working on LLM to CAD tool[0] and have realised there are so many backends and options to choose from. Since the realisation I'm trying to find the best representation for an LLM. I think OpenSCAD is currently the best and most feature complete choice, but I definitely need to dig a bit deeper. If anyone has any pointers I welcome them!<p>[0]: <a href="https://GrandpaCAD.com" rel="nofollow">https://GrandpaCAD.com</a>
3/31/2026, 2:34:53 PM
by: steveharing1
Currently I'm comfortable using FreeCAD but i'll try this one for sure.
3/31/2026, 2:36:02 PM
by: mclau153
onShape does this already
3/31/2026, 4:08:19 PM
by: TheJoeMan
I scrolled with the mouse wheel and the origin drifts off screen.<p>Is there an open-source "cleanroom" re-implementation of the Parasolid kernel? I just like the way Solidworks does things vs. Autodesk.
3/31/2026, 2:32:25 PM
by: mandarwagh
Crazy
3/31/2026, 2:54:17 PM