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Meet Loft: Blend Profiles into One Smooth Solid
The new Loft tool in PixyCAD takes a series of profiles and builds a smooth solid that flows through every one of them. Transitions, funnels, adapters, and organic shapes that used to be a fight are now a single operation. Here's how it works and why we built it.
Say Hello to Swept: Turn a Profile and a Path into Solid Geometry
You asked for it on the feedback board, and it just shipped. The new Swept tool in PixyCAD lets you drive a profile along a path to create tubes, handles, frames, and other curved shapes that used to be a pain. Here's how it works and why it exists.
Introducing feedback.pixycad.com: Your Ideas, Out in the Open
We just launched feedback.pixycad.com, a public board where you can request features, report bugs, vote on ideas, and watch them ship. Here's how we listen and why it matters.
Getting Started with CAD on iPad: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to get started with CAD on iPad. From basic concepts to your first design, this guide covers everything beginners need to know about 3D modeling on a tablet.
STL, 3MF, and STEP: The File Formats Behind Every 3D Print
Slicers accept STL, 3MF, and (in modern versions) STEP. Here's what each format actually carries, where each one shines, and which one to reach for.
Designing a Custom Bracket from Scratch in PixyCAD
A step-by-step walkthrough of designing a printable mounting bracket in PixyCAD - from first sketch to exported STL. No prior CAD experience required.
Importing a STEP Model and Tweaking It in PixyCAD
Watch how to import a STEP file into PixyCAD and edit it directly - in this case, adjusting the radius of a planter vase to fit a different pot.
Fusion 360 Alternative for Hobbyists: Why Makers Are Moving On
Looking for a Fusion 360 alternative that's simpler, more affordable, and built for makers? Here's why hobbyists are switching to direct modeling on iPad and Mac.
Edit Any 3D Model in Minutes: Direct Modeling Tools in PixyCAD
PixyCAD gives you direct, hands-on editing tools that let you reshape solid models without rebuilding from scratch. Here's how Move Face, Delete Face, Blend Radius, and Taper Face work in practice.
Parametric vs Direct Modeling for 3D Printing: Which Do You Need?
Parametric vs direct modeling: which CAD approach is better for 3D printing? For many makers, direct modeling is the faster and more natural way to design printable parts.
