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Release : 2022 FEB 19

There's a new release of JSCAD, including changes from several pull requests.

Bug Fixes

web: corrected touch handing to skip rotation while pinching

Performance Improvements

modeling: use hypot instead of sqrt when possible
modeling: changed geom2.toOutlines to use a map when creating unique edges

Thanks to @platypii and @samuelwang48 for the fixes!

Successfully published:

@jscad/cli@2.2.14
@jscad/core@2.5.4
@jscad/examples@2.3.2
@jscad/amf-deserializer@2.2.6
@jscad/amf-serializer@2.1.3
@jscad/dxf-deserializer@2.3.10
@jscad/dxf-serializer@2.1.3
@jscad/io-utils@2.0.13
@jscad/io@2.2.4
@jscad/json-deserializer@2.0.14
@jscad/json-serializer@2.0.13
@jscad/obj-deserializer@2.0.13
@jscad/obj-serializer@2.1.3
@jscad/stl-deserializer@2.1.10
@jscad/stl-serializer@2.1.3
@jscad/svg-deserializer@2.4.6
@jscad/svg-serializer@2.3.1
@jscad/x3d-deserializer@2.1.2
@jscad/x3d-serializer@2.3.3
@jscad/modeling@2.7.2
@jscad/img-utils@2.0.2
@jscad/regl-renderer@2.5.4
@jscad/vtree@2.0.14
@jscad/web@2.5.4

lerna success published 24 packages

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Here's something for those wanting 'more' from JSCAD designs.

The 'fs' (File System) module is available to designs, both NODE.js and WEB versions.

const fs = require('fs')

The WEB versions is not 100% compatible, but it can provide access to other data. For example, fonts can be added to the contents of a JSCAD project. And the font can be read via the 'fs' module.

const data = fs.readFileSync('project_text/Osaka.ttf')

And used with the jscad-text project, outlines of characters can be created very easily.

const {primitives} = require('@jscad/modeling')

const { loadFontFromData, textToPaths } = require('./jscad-text')

const fs = require('fs')

const main = (params) => {
  const data = fs.readFileSync('project_text/Osaka.ttf')

  const font = loadFontFromData(data)

  const paths = textToPaths({font, segments: 144}, 'JSCAD!　大好きです!')

  return paths
}

module.exports = { main }

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2000 ️ ️ ️

Hopefully everyone is watching the progress of JSCAD. It continues to build popularity, and now has 2000 stars. Please visit the JSCAD project at GitHub.

z3dev

Release : 2022 JUN 12

There's a new release of JSCAD, including changes from several pull requests.

Features

x3d-serializer: enhanced to convert 2D geometry and path to X3D Polyline2D

Bug Fixes

examples: create uniform segments for involute gear example
modeling: use special trig functions for rotations in maths and primitives

Performance Improvements

modeling: optimize poly3.measureBoundingSphere and cache results for performance
modeling: replace Math.hypot with faster Math.sqrt()

Thanks to @briansturgill for providing performance hints in the BSP trees.
Those hints have resulted in 40 to 50% boosts in performance.

Also, improved TypeScript definitions for all geometries.

Successfully published:

@jscad/cli@2.2.21
@jscad/core@2.6.1
@jscad/examples@2.4.1
@jscad/3mf-serializer@2.1.4
@jscad/amf-deserializer@2.3.0
@jscad/amf-serializer@2.1.10
@jscad/dxf-deserializer@2.3.17
@jscad/dxf-serializer@2.1.10
@jscad/io-utils@2.0.20
@jscad/io@2.4.0
@jscad/json-deserializer@2.0.21
@jscad/json-serializer@2.0.20
@jscad/obj-deserializer@2.0.20
@jscad/obj-serializer@2.1.10
@jscad/stl-deserializer@2.1.17
@jscad/stl-serializer@2.1.10
@jscad/svg-deserializer@2.5.0
@jscad/svg-serializer@2.3.8
@jscad/x3d-deserializer@2.2.0
@jscad/x3d-serializer@2.4.0
@jscad/modeling@2.9.5
@jscad/regl-renderer@2.6.1
@jscad/vtree@2.0.21
@jscad/web@2.5.11

lerna success published 24 packages

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Please get the latest version of JSCAD V2, as there have been some changes as well as bug fixes.

There are now four pre-packed libraries. NOTE: Some of the library names have been changed.

core: jscad-core.min.js, UMD library exporting 'jscadCore'
modeling: jscad-modeling.min.js, UMD library exporting 'jscadModeling'
web: jscad-web.min.js, UMD library exporting 'jscadWeb'
regl-renderer: jscad-regl-renderer.min.js, UMD library exporting 'jscadReglRenderer'

For more information see the README file for the packages.

New Features:
all: standardize package contents, improving published packages
core: added build script and configuration for publishing

Bug Fixes:
io: corrected all meta data in deserializer and serializers, and corrected to use package version in meta data
io-utils: split out Blob and converted to ES5 class, added test suite
io-utils: converted BinaryReader to ES5 class
modeling: corrected extrudeWalls to ignore invalid polygons(walls) which occurs if slices overlap
modeling: corrected slice creation for negative (-x) biased shapes
regl-renderer: corrected orientation of presets
regl-renderer: adjusted default rotation rate for auto-rotate
regl-renderer: corrected entitiesFromSolids to use transforms from geometries
regl-renderer: corrected zoomToFit to ignore 2D geomerties and visual entites (draw commands)
web: corrected keyboard shortcuts and selection of auto-rotate
web: changed the file system watcher to use setTimeout(), and calculate dynamic delays
web: changed intial camera position so X and Y axis point to positive coordinates

Successfully published:

@jscad/cli@2.0.0-alpha.10
@jscad/core@2.0.0-alpha.10
@jscad/examples@2.0.0-alpha.5
@jscad/amf-deserializer@2.0.0-alpha.7
@jscad/amf-serializer@2.0.0-alpha.8
@jscad/dxf-deserializer@2.0.0-alpha.7
@jscad/dxf-serializer@2.0.0-alpha.7
@jscad/io-utils@2.0.0-alpha.7
@jscad/io@2.0.0-alpha.9
@jscad/json-deserializer@2.0.0-alpha.7
@jscad/json-serializer@2.0.0-alpha.7
@jscad/obj-deserializer@2.0.0-alpha.7
@jscad/stl-deserializer@2.0.0-alpha.8
@jscad/stl-serializer@2.0.0-alpha.7
@jscad/svg-deserializer@2.0.0-alpha.7
@jscad/svg-serializer@2.0.0-alpha.8
@jscad/x3d-serializer@2.0.0-alpha.8
@jscad/modeling@2.0.0-alpha.7
@jscad/array-utils@2.0.0-alpha.4
@jscad/img-utils@2.0.0-alpha.4
@jscad/regl-renderer@2.0.0-alpha.9
@jscad/vtree@2.0.0-alpha.8
@jscad/web@2.0.0-alpha.12

BIG NOTE: The V2 website is also using this release.

There's on-line documentation as well for those needing additional information about the modeling API.

For those using a local copy of JSCAD V2, be sure to run the following commands.

git pull
npm run clean (and answer Y)
npm run bootstrap

Both CLI and WEB UI are usable for creating designs. In the WEB UI, it's best to drag-n-drop project folders to the window, and work with the pieces via a favorite editor. If "Enable auto reload" is checked then changes will be detected, and rendered again.

For those wanting to get hold of JSCAD V2, it's still in 'early adoption' mode. But you can get started here.

And a BIG THANKS for everyone that has provided feedback. Keep those comments coming!

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We had a great time showing JSCAD at Maker Faire, showing both V1 and V2 (alpha alpha) to folks, as well as entertaining kids with a small toy designed with JSCAD. As usual, the faire was packed both Saturday and Sunday.

z3dev

There's a new release of JSCAD, including changes from several pull requests.

Bug Fixes

core: fix missing json5 dependency
dxf-serializer: corrected selection of color palettes
modeling: corrected vec2.rotate, and enhanced test cases:w

Thanks to @platypil for the fix to the dxf-serializer

Successfully published:

@jscad/cli@2.2.8
@jscad/core@2.3.8
@jscad/amf-deserializer@2.2.1
@jscad/amf-serializer@2.0.9
@jscad/dxf-deserializer@2.3.5
@jscad/dxf-serializer@2.0.9
@jscad/io-utils@2.0.8
@jscad/io@2.0.9
@jscad/json-deserializer@2.0.9
@jscad/json-serializer@2.0.8
@jscad/obj-deserializer@2.0.8
@jscad/stl-deserializer@2.1.5
@jscad/stl-serializer@2.0.9
@jscad/svg-deserializer@2.4.1
@jscad/svg-serializer@2.2.6
@jscad/x3d-serializer@2.2.7
@jscad/modeling@2.5.3
@jscad/regl-renderer@2.4.1
@jscad/vtree@2.0.9
@jscad/web@2.4.3

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For those wondering, @platypii is a new member of the development team. He’s already put together some super nice fixes. In addition, he never sleeps so things are moving along at light speed.

So, please let him know if there’s something missing from JSCAD.

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Here's some inspiration for those wanting to build something cool. @frading has created a completely new WEB UI for creating interactive designs, called polygonjs

z3dev

Release : 2022 MAR 03

There's a new release of JSCAD, including changes from several pull requests.

Bug Fixes

io: removed size limitation in Blob
modeling: fixed TS type of relativeTo in align() options
web: corrected uncaught type error in viewer

Features

modeling: enchanced extrudeLinear to support path2

Performance Improvements

modeling: improved performace of path2 offsets
modeling: improved performance of expanding geom3, and bug fix
modeling: use Set to create unique points in hullPath2

And lots of API documentation fixes and enhancements.

Thanks to @platypii @samuelwang48 @kume-negitoro for the great changes!

Successfully published:

@jscad/cli@2.2.15
@jscad/core@2.5.5
@jscad/amf-deserializer@2.2.7
@jscad/amf-serializer@2.1.4
@jscad/dxf-deserializer@2.3.11
@jscad/dxf-serializer@2.1.4
@jscad/io-utils@2.0.14
@jscad/io@2.2.5
@jscad/json-deserializer@2.0.15
@jscad/json-serializer@2.0.14
@jscad/obj-deserializer@2.0.14
@jscad/obj-serializer@2.1.4
@jscad/stl-deserializer@2.1.11
@jscad/stl-serializer@2.1.4
@jscad/svg-deserializer@2.4.7
@jscad/svg-serializer@2.3.2
@jscad/x3d-deserializer@2.1.3
@jscad/x3d-serializer@2.3.4
@jscad/modeling@2.8.0
@jscad/array-utils@2.1.2
@jscad/regl-renderer@2.5.5
@jscad/vtree@2.0.15
@jscad/web@2.5.5
lerna success published 23 packages

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@hpb-htw Super! You understand well.

Each package will have a slightly different version, as Lerna determines major/minor/fix versions by changes. The main package is never released so, the version stays the same, but should be 3.0.0.

Please take another look at utils/regl-renderer package. The demo html files are slightly different in V3.

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@hpb-htw V2 uses Lerna to manage each package, including building and publishing the distributions to NPM. See the link in the main README.

As part of the build process. Lerna calls the build step of each package. This step uses browserify.

If you switch to the V3 branch then you will find that The build step is using rollup.

So, be careful. Don't mix the versions.

By the way, the CONTRIBUTING document explains how to setup, make changes, test changes, and submit changes back to GIT. Please follow the document.

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@hpb-htw Nice! You might be the first person using V3.

So, V3 is currently in Alpha release. Or course, V3 is in the same GIT repository but on the V3 branch. So, you can get all the packages by checking out the branch.

git checkout V3

Again, take a look at the demos in regl-rendering

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@hpb-htw you can use V2 (commonjs/require) or you can use V3 (es6/import). Both are passing all tests.

Do you want to try V3? It's still Alpha but works well.

@hrgdavor What do you think?

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@hpb-htw Welcome!

The web package is a very complex web-application.

You can find a very simple viewer in the packages/utils/regl-render directory. See the html files for an example.

Let us know if you need more.

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@shay-cerny Welcome

This isn't exhaustive but lists some of the websites using JSCAD.

https://openjscad.xyz/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=en:user_guide_help

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Release V3 Alpha : 2025 JAN 05

There's a new release of JSCAD V3 Alpha, including changes from several V2 pull requests.

Bug Fixes

cli: rework logic for generating blobs, both singular and multiple as parts ([f88669b](https://github.com/jscad/Op
io: fix io after V3 refactoring
x3d-deserializer: corrected to accept commas as MF value delimiters
x3d-deserializer: correcting caching of x3d attributes in createX3DParser, allowing continuous parsing of X3D file
modeling: added geom3.fromPointsConvex()
modeling: added new TS definitions for mat4, and adjusted doc strings
modeling: added orientation option to polygon
modeling: corrected checks of parameters to booleans
modeling: corrected geom2 mirroring transform
modeling: corrected parameter names to follow standards
modeling: create scission.d.ts and update index.d.ts
modeling: created TS definitions for splitPolygonByPlane
modeling: fix ts definitions and ts hints in comments
modeling: small fixes to comments and tests
modeling: use modern typescript imports
array-utils: corrected typescript definitions, added test:tsd script
regl-renderer: define the entity type and corrected TS definitions

Features

3mf-deserializer: initial version of 3MF deserializer and tests
cli: reworked logic to use new io package exports and functions
modeling: reworked exports to expose a flattened API
modeling: renamed poly3 toVertices and fromVerticesAndPlane
modeling: added Martinez library for 2D booleans, refactored 2D booleans
modeling: added validate to slice, as well as measurements
modeling: corrected vectorChar and vectorText options to align with the common API
modeling: enhanced poly2 into a complete geometry
modeling: preserve color for offset and extrude
modeling: remove unused mat4 functions
modeling: removed extrudeRectangular
modeling: rename expansions to offsets, and unify expand into offset
modeling: renamed poly3 toVertices and fromVerticesAndPlane
modeling: rework orthonormal formula
modeling: reworked exports to expose a flattened API
modeling: reworked vectorChar and vectorText to return segments as path2 objects
modeling: support nested array structures in the API
regl-renderer: added rollup configuration to create ES6 bundle, adjusted imports and exports

Successfully published:

@jscad/3mf-deserializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/3mf-serializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/array-utils@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/cli@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/core@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/dxf-deserializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/dxf-serializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/io@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/io-utils@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/json-deserializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/json-serializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/modeling@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/obj-deserializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/obj-serializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/regl-renderer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/stl-deserializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/stl-serializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/svg-deserializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/svg-serializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/x3d-deserializer@3.0.1-alpha.0
@jscad/x3d-serializer@3.0.1-alpha.0

lerna-lite success published 21 packages

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Release : 2024 DEC 29

There's a new release of JSCAD V2, including changes from several pull requests.

Thanks to @tjurkiewicz and @Sefanor for the corrections to documentation and examples.

Successfully published:

@jscad/cli@2.3.5
@jscad/core@2.6.12
@jscad/3mf-serializer@2.1.14
@jscad/amf-deserializer@2.3.10
@jscad/amf-serializer@2.1.20
@jscad/dxf-deserializer@2.3.27
@jscad/dxf-serializer@2.1.20
@jscad/io-utils@2.0.30
@jscad/io@2.4.11
@jscad/json-deserializer@2.0.31
@jscad/json-serializer@2.0.30
@jscad/obj-deserializer@2.0.30
@jscad/obj-serializer@2.1.20
@jscad/stl-deserializer@2.1.27
@jscad/stl-serializer@2.1.20
@jscad/svg-deserializer@2.5.11
@jscad/svg-serializer@2.3.18
@jscad/x3d-deserializer@2.2.10
@jscad/x3d-serializer@2.4.10
@jscad/modeling@2.12.5
@jscad/regl-renderer@2.6.12
@jscad/vtree@2.0.31
@jscad/web@2.6.10

lerna success published 23 packages

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Release : 2024 NOV 10

There's a new release of JSCAD V2, including changes from several pull requests.

Bug Fixes

fix(io-utils): added ensureString, updated io deserializers in order to accept buffers
fix(core): corrected registerDeserializer to read files as binary (buffers)

BIG THANKS to @eldanb for the fixes to the IO deserializers

Successfully published:

@jscad/cli@2.3.4
@jscad/core@2.6.11
@jscad/3mf-serializer@2.1.13
@jscad/amf-deserializer@2.3.9
@jscad/amf-serializer@2.1.19
@jscad/dxf-deserializer@2.3.26
@jscad/dxf-serializer@2.1.19
@jscad/io-utils@2.0.29
@jscad/io@2.4.10
@jscad/json-deserializer@2.0.30
@jscad/json-serializer@2.0.29
@jscad/obj-deserializer@2.0.29
@jscad/obj-serializer@2.1.19
@jscad/stl-deserializer@2.1.26
@jscad/stl-serializer@2.1.19
@jscad/svg-deserializer@2.5.10
@jscad/svg-serializer@2.3.17
@jscad/x3d-deserializer@2.2.9
@jscad/x3d-serializer@2.4.9
@jscad/modeling@2.12.4
@jscad/regl-renderer@2.6.11
@jscad/vtree@2.0.30
@jscad/web@2.6.9

lerna success published 23 packages

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Release : 2024 OCT 06

There's a new release of JSCAD V2, including changes from several pull requests.

Bug Fixes

modeling: added optional plane to poly3 TS definition
modeling: corrected hull of single unconvex solid
modeling: corrected TS definition of scission
modeling: expose hullPoints2 and hullPoints3

Thanks to @FishOrBear for the corrections to the TS definitions
Thanks to @her01n for the correction to hull
Thanks to @tscircuit for the monthly financial contributions

Successfully published:

@jscad/cli@2.3.3
@jscad/core@2.6.10
@jscad/3mf-serializer@2.1.12
@jscad/amf-deserializer@2.3.8
@jscad/amf-serializer@2.1.18
@jscad/dxf-deserializer@2.3.25
@jscad/dxf-serializer@2.1.18
@jscad/io-utils@2.0.28
@jscad/io@2.4.9
@jscad/json-deserializer@2.0.29
@jscad/json-serializer@2.0.28
@jscad/obj-deserializer@2.0.28
@jscad/obj-serializer@2.1.18
@jscad/stl-deserializer@2.1.25
@jscad/stl-serializer@2.1.18
@jscad/svg-deserializer@2.5.9
@jscad/svg-serializer@2.3.16
@jscad/x3d-deserializer@2.2.8
@jscad/x3d-serializer@2.4.8
@jscad/modeling@2.12.3
@jscad/regl-renderer@2.6.10
@jscad/vtree@2.0.29
@jscad/web@2.6.8

lerna success published 23 packages

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