What are good SnapCAD Alternatives that run on Mac?

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I don’t think there’s much at all. The closest is Bricksmith, which is also based on LDraw just like SnapCad. But the interface is not all that good.

I would recommend OnShape for Cloudbased there’s a recent VexIQ parts library by @jrp62 (https://www.vexforum.com/t/help-with-vexiq-parts-library-for-onshape). OnShape is browser based and our team has used it on Macs, PCs, and Chromebooks. I assume it works on iPads as well since we used it with Safari on Macs. OnShape is free for educational use.

If your students find OnShape a of a learning curve, and like the snapping feature of SnapCad and something a bit easier, I would recommend LDCad.

LDCad for VEX IQ

Looks like I forgot to make the announcement here! LDCad for VEX IQ is an advanced CAD editor for your VEX virtual models. LDCad for VEX IQ uses SnapCAD parts and creates files that are fully compatible with SnapCAD ones. Get the program here: http://philohome.com/vexldcad/ldcad4vex.htm …and many thanks to Roland Melkert, the author of LDCad! Here is the presentation video: //youtu.be/sLzVpjsQic0

LDCad vs SnapCAD

Which do you recommend for VexIQ and why? Have some teams interested in learning. I am a 20 year Solid Edge user, so both don’t mesh well with my old habits!