The Boston Public Library does not endorse the paid and free software applications listed below. Their inclusion on this guide is for information purposes only.
Neither list is a complete list of software and these will be continually updated.
Open Source script based software application for creating solid 3D CAD objects. OpenSCAD uses its own description language. May be challenging for folks new to coding
Virtual sculpting software program developed by Pixologic. It's based on the concept of modeling clay.
Sculptris is available on workstations in the media lab in the Teen Room which is open to teens only
Cloud based 3D CAD (computer-aided design), CAM (computer-aided manufacturing), and CAE (computer-aided Engineering) software application.
Alternative pricing is available for students, educators, and startups making less than $100,000 in revenue.
A digital sculpting tool that combines 3D/2.5D modeling, texturing and painting. It's used for creating high-resolution models for use in movies, games, and animations.