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Open source CAD in the browser (Solvespace)

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Why This Matters

The development of an experimental web version of SolveSpace marks a significant step toward accessible, open-source CAD tools directly in the browser. This innovation could democratize CAD design by reducing hardware and software barriers, enabling wider adoption and collaboration. While still in early stages, it highlights the potential for browser-based CAD solutions to complement traditional desktop applications in the tech industry.

Key Takeaways

EXPERIMENTAL WEB VERSION

SolveSpace is developed primarily as normal desktop software. It's compact enough that it runs surprisingly well when compiled with emscripten for the browser, though. There is some speed penalty and there are many remaining bugs, but with smaller models the experience is often highly usable.

In keeping with the experimental status of this target, the version below is built from our latest development branch. You are likely to encounter issues that don't exist in the normal desktop targets, but feel free to report bugs in the usual way.

This web version has no network dependencies after loading. To host your own copy, build and host the output like any other static web content.