Date: Sat, 7 Jun 1997 10:49:19 +0200 (CEST) From: Andrzej Szydlo <aszydlo@maciek.gv.edu.pl> To: freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org Cc: andesz@gv.edu.pl Subject: Writing 2D/3D CAD, drawing, OpenGL ... Message-ID: <199706070849.KAA22295@maciek.gv.edu.pl>
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Hi, I'd like to use FreeBSD and XFree86 as a platform for a CAD/CAM program. It would be relatively simple 2D design tool (editor) and 3D visualisation using OpenGL. Every design consists of two flat objects only (closed shapes) so all I need is an easy to use vector graphics editor (lines, curves, polygons, circles ...). The system would be later used to control some machines. Very interesting task. 3D visualization would be based on 2D design - no editing required. I found some OpenGL resources for FreeBSD. The 3D visualization seems to be possible to code for this platform. My "only" problem is the 2D design tool. None of the drawing tools available for FreeBSD seems to be useful for a starting point to develop it. (however I may be wrong). Writing such editor with no basis and libraries would be too time consuming, almost impossible in our conditions. Do you know of any free or commercial resources that could be useful as a base to develop the editor? Maybe someone is doing similair job and we could join our efforts and share experiencies? Thanks for any help, suggestions and oppinions. Andrzej Szydlo <andrzej@gv.edu.pl>
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