App for creating drawings and blueprints

Is there an application for building/drawing stuff. I know blender exists, but its a little overcomplicated for what I'm thinking of.

Also where can I post such questions, regarding software? If this isn't the right place, tell me where I can post it.

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randy@lemmy.ca · 12 pts · 2y

Tell us more about what you're thinking of building/drawing. I like FreeCAD, but it's also quite complicated, depending on what your goals are.

Dr_Willis@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 2y

you mean like the various CAD software that exists?

what tool to use can depend on what you are drawing.

franklin@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y (1 reply)

SketchUp works online.

LibreCAD works but I think it's 2D only.

nik282000@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 2y

LibreCAD is 2D only but great for making quick drawings.

JoShmoe@ani.social · 5 pts · 2y

openscad and onshape are some options. openscad is like coding and onshape is closer to typical 3D modeling interfaces.

ScottE@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y

FreeCAD. It'll do everything, but you have to put some time into understanding it. Fortunately, there's are plenty of YouTube videos when you do get stuck.

andruid@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 2y

Krita is my favorite drawing tool, don't know if that helps, but I like it

klangcoffee@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

FreeCAD is good, but maybe more complicated than you're looking for.

You might want to try draw.io / diagrams.net . It can be used in the browser or as a standalone application

glue_snorter@lemmy.sdfeu.org · 2 pts · 2y

Second draw.io - I've done lots of diagrams with VSCode and the draw.io plugin

grapemix@lemmy.ml · -1 pts · 2y

You may be surprised. Blender + plugin.

superb@lemmy.blahaj.zone · -2 pts · 2y

If you have an iPad and a little money to spend, Shapr3D is an excellent CAD app