| Software | User Level | File Formats | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | OBJ, SVQ, STL, PART | Browser | |
| 3D Slash | Beginner |
OBJ, STIL, FBX |
WIndows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Browser |
| SculptGL | Beginner | OBJ, PLY, SQL, STL | Browser, Windows |
| Wings 3D | Beginner | FBX, OBJ, DAE, STIL | WIndows, Mac, Linux |
| Daz Studio | Intermediate | OBJC, FBX, DAE, and others | Windows, macOS |
| Vectary | Intermediate | OBJ, DAE, STL, and others | Browser |
| Clara.io | Intermediate | FBX, STIL, OBJ, STEP, and others | Browser |
| Make Human | Intermediate | DAE, FBX, OBJ, STL | WIndows, Mac, Linux |
| Meshmixer | Intermediate | OBJ, STIL, 3MF, and others | WIndows, Mac |
| ZBrushCoreMini | Intermediate |
OBJ |
WIndows, Mac |
| MagicaVoxel | Intermediate | OBJ, PLY, and others | WIndows, Mac |
| Dust3D | Intermediate | FBX | WIndows, Mac, Linux |
| SketchUp | Advanced | STL, PNG, and others | WIndows, Mac |
| DesignSpark Mechanical | Advanced | DXF, OBJ, STIL, and others | Windows |
| FreeCAD | Advanced | STEP, OBJ, STL, DXF, DAE, and others | WIndows, Mac, Linux |
| Terragen | Advanced | FBX, OBJ, and others | WIndows, Mac, Linux |
| OpenSCAD | Advanced | STL, DXF, PNG, and others | WIndows, Mac, Linux |
| Rocket 3F | Advanced | OBJ and others | Windows |
| Bforartists | Professional | DAE, FBX, DXF, OBJ, PLY, STL, and others | WIndows, Mac, Linux |
| Fusion 360 | Professional | DXF, OBJ, and others | Windows, Mac |
| Blender | Professional | DAE, FBX, DXF, OBJ, PLY, STL | WIndows, Mac, Linux |
| OnShape Free | Professional | STEP, CATIA, STL, OBJ, DXF, and others | WIndows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android |
| Houdini Apprentice | Professional | Others | WIndows, Mac, Linux |
Wikipedia has an extensive list of 3D modeling software, some free, some not. Many of these sites also contain "communities" where designers can share tips, share files and generally commiserate regarding 3D printing topics.
Ficus is a special projects room with various technology. It has three uses, a 3D scanner, OsiriX software, SPSS Statistical software and a self-editing station. This room is open to all faculty, staff and students.
The room requires advanced reservations with Library staff. You may reserve online in 2 hour intervals or at the Library front desk. Any use of Ficus not approved by Library Staff is strictly prohibited.
To see tutorials on the software, visit the Ficus Tech Lab Guide