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Code → Preview → Print

Three steps from idea to physical part. No friction, no waiting.

1

Write

Define geometry with OpenSCAD's declarative language — or use the AI assistant to describe your model in plain English. Variables, loops, and booleans give you full parametric control.

2

Preview

Hit Ctrl+Enter. Your model renders in milliseconds with full lighting, shadows, and interactive orbit controls. Inspect every angle in the WebGL viewport at 180+ FPS.

3

Export & Print

Download as STL or OBJ with one click. Load into Cura, PrusaSlicer, or BambuStudio. Print. Hold your design in your hands — from code to physical part in minutes.

Browser CAD workflow

OpenSCAD editor for AI CAD, SCAD files, and STL-ready 3D printing

This is the workflow for scAId. It is built for people who want to write OpenSCAD in the browser, generate geometry from text prompts, iterate on parametric parts quickly, and export clean STL files for slicers and printers.

Why scAId over traditional CAD?

We're not trying to replace Fusion 360 or SolidWorks. But for fast prototyping, learning, and 3D printing — scAId gets you there faster.

Feature scAId Traditional CAD Desktop OpenSCAD
PriceFree forever$60–500/yearFree
InstallationNone — browser only2–8 GB download200 MB download
AI assistanceBuilt-in AI chatThird-party pluginsNone
Parametric designFull supportFull supportFull support
Real-time previewInstant (WebGL)InstantManual render
STL exportOne clickSupportedSupported
Learning curveMinutesWeeks to monthsDays
Cross-platformAny browserOS-specificOS-specific

Learn OpenSCAD, SCAD files, and AI CAD workflows

Deeper entry points for makers and engineers who want browser CAD, OpenSCAD help, or a fast SCAD-to-STL workflow.

OpenSCAD Guide

Understand SCAD files, parametric modeling, and browser-based CAD

Read a practical guide to OpenSCAD, learn what a .scad file does, and see why text-based CAD works well for brackets, fixtures, enclosures, classroom projects, and repeatable engineering parts.

Read the guide →
SCAD to STL

Open the editor to go from code or prompts to printable geometry

Use the browser editor to write OpenSCAD, generate CAD with AI, inspect geometry in real time, and export STL or OBJ files for Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, and other slicers.

Launch the editor →
Community Models

Browse public CAD examples and 3D-printable project ideas

Explore community designs for brackets, gadgets, robotics parts, and other maker projects, then open them directly in the editor to study or remix the source.

Browse the gallery →