Say I wanted to do #3Dmodeling (for #3Dprinting), which #CAD software should I go for? Maker, selling some stuff. Parametric is a must.
I use #Shapr3D which is great but getting pricier ($300/year). My subscription is up for renewal and I’m on the fence. I don’t know if I want to get into #Fusion360 because I don’t trust Autodesk (free for <$1000 profit, $680/year otherwise).
Oddly enough, #SolidWorks has a maker version now ($48/year for <$2000 profit, a bajillion otherwise).
@pierrenick#Blender is a whole new animal compared to where was even six or seven years ago.
I do technical CAD stuff in it for precise 3Dprinting applications and it meets my needs. Doesn't do parametric but there are plug-ins and scripting options I haven't explored.
Has a very steep learning curve tho', so many start, but fewer get proficient.
I've played with its sculpting tools to good effect, but need to find more time to do more of that along the artistic, non-technical direction.