We utilize a multitude of software packages to design models that will be created in the Fab Lab. We try to use free open source software where possible so that our design techniques are accessible to any user on their own computers. Some of the programs that we use are shared below (* preferred). Feel free to download them and install them on your own machines to use at home or in the fablab. If you do not have your own laptop that you would like to use, we have a number that you can use with software installed that you can use while you are in the lab.
2D Design Software
*InkScape (free)
Gravit Designer (free or paid version)
Google Draw (free)
Adobe Illustrator (not free)
3D Design Software
*Fusion360 (free with limitations, unlimited for students/educators)
OnShape (free with limitations)
TinkerCAD (free)
PTC Creo
Solidworks
Autodesk Inventor
Vinyl Cutting Software
Roland CutStudio (proprietary)
3D slicer software
*Ultimaker Cura (free)
Simplify3D (paid)
*FormLabs PreForm (free)
Tutorials
Youtube has a vast number of tutorials on the different software packages we use, but we have provided some tutorials of our own just in case you cannot find any.