15-294 Software Setup
All the software you need for this course is pre-installed on the IDEATE@Hunt
MacBooks which you can check out prior to class.
You are also welcome to run the software on your personal laptop, if
you prefer. To do so, follow these install instructions:
SolidWorks
- SolidWorks is the CAD (Computer Aided Design) package we will use for all our work.
- SolidWorks runs on Windows. It can be run on Macs under Parallels or BootCamp.
- The student version can be purchased for $25 from the CMU bookstore.
- It's also possible to run SolidWorks remotely via Virtual
Andrew.
DraftSight
- DrafSight is used to edit DXF files to prepare them for the laser cutter.
- It's available as a free download for Windows, Mac, or Linux:
click here
to get it.
- Many other tools can also be used to edit DXF files, such as InkScape or CorelDraw. Use
whatever you prefer.
Cube Client
Preform for the Form 1+ Printer
- Th Preform application prepares files for the Form 1+ 3D printer.
- Download it (Mac or Windows) here.
Python 2.7
- Download Python 2.7 from python.org and run the installer.
- Add Python to your search path. From a Command window, do:
set PATH=%PATH%;C:\Python27
Python dxfwrite package
- Download and unzip the dxfwrite package from here.
- You don't have to 'install' dxfwrite if you put the source file in the same directory as your application; Python will find it.
- If you do want to install dxfwrite, you can do so from the command line:
cd /d Z:\Downloads
cd dxfwrite-1.2.0
python setup.py install
MeshLab
MeshLab is an open source tool for displaying and editing mesh files,
including the STL files that 3D scanners and printers use.
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