Parametrix

For modeling 3D shapes

Run in the browser

<> Less processing

<> More accurate outputs

<> Responsive 2D UI

Parametrix, a 3D tool for makers

<1> Predefined designs

<2> Easy parametrization

<3> Responsive UI

<4> High quality CAM with arcs

<5> No installation

Parametrix, a 3D tool for designer-coder

<1> CAD as code : software defined CAD

<2> Generate CLI and UI

<3> Deploy via npm or static website

<4> Powerfull Javascript-API

  (typically one file of 500 lines per design)

<5> Extendable API

  (e.g. sheetFold)

Parametrix, for distributing 3D shapes

<1> lightweight encoding of 3D shapes

<2> UI for maker

<2.1>   Parametrization of the 3D shapes

<2.2>   Visualization of the 2D figures

<2.3>   Generation of the CAD files

<3> Distribution via multi channels

<3.1>   HTML page

<3.2>   CLI

<3.3>   NPM package

<3.4>   source code

<4> High quality CAM files with arcs

<5> No processing on server

<6> Ideal for Open-hardware

One HTML page = one 3D design

The 3D design is encoded in the javascript of the page

Easy to share 3D design

No installation

No processing on server (i.e. green IT)

3D as 2D extrapolation

Small javascript

Small processing

Small generated data

Externalisation of 3D visualisation

Smaller javascript

Faster loading

Externalisation of generation of 3D files

Smaller code

Simpler code

Code for 2D only

Traditional approach

Complex 3D boolean operations

Complex plan section calculation

Lost of arcs

Parametrix approach

CNC path derivated from 2D outlines

Keep arcs

Simple, direct, minimalist calculations

Also deployed with NPM

Immediate used with npx

Installed with npm for offline usage

API, CLI and UI

Parametrix = overlay over 3D and 2D API

1- [2D] web canvas

2- [2D] svg

3- [2D] dxf

4- [3D] OpenSCAD

5- [3D] FreeCAD

6- [3D] JsCAD

Parametrix ecosystem

Use 3D files

Parametrize existing designs and generate the 3D

Create new design

3D design in JS with parameters

Parametrisable

Reduce the number 3D designs

Less 3D modeling error

Easing scaling

More autonomy for the makers

Better interaction between designer and maker