Show HN: We made Arcad, a parametric CAD in the browser, free and no signup

Show HN: We made Arcad, a parametric CAD in the browser, free and no signup(app.arcad.studio)

6 points by steinvakt2 18 days ago | 4 comments

My friend and I have been working on Arcad for some months now. It's a free browser-based parametric CAD tool aimed at hobbyists and makers.

It has editable feature history, solid modeling powered by OpenCascade, STEP export and touch controls for tablets, although it's primarily made for PC use. Everything runs in the browser and you can try it without creating an account or installing anything.

Currently in beta although we feel like it's ready for a full launch. Any feedback is appreciated!

Link: https://app.arcad.studio Docs: https://www.arcad.studio/docs

bialamusic 18 days ago |

Nice but why in the browser. This is very bad decision - software is not a web page. I should not depend on internet and servers to use my tools, and what I create should stay on my machine only until I decide otherwise. Decisions like this reduce freedom step by step for all humanity!

steinvakt2 18 days ago | |

It works offline and the files are stored locally on your own computer. I agree with your sentiment and that's actually why we built it like this. Browser gives multiple device support, faster incremental updates, bug fix etc. And it gives an easy way to share/cooperate/review with other people

esperkin39 18 days ago | |

What about it running in the browser prevents it from staying on the machine? It even has a PWA install flow.

Some of us totally disagree with this sentiment, OP. I'm tired of all the "it runs on my machine" that Show HN often brings.

steinvakt2 18 days ago | | |

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!