---
name: "solvespace"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "solvespace"
version: "3.1+ds1-3.1+b2"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/solvespace"
---

# solvespace(1)

a parametric 3d CAD program

## NAME

solvespace - a parametric 3d CAD program

## DESCRIPTION

**modeling 3d parts -** draw with extrudes, revolves, helix creation, and Boolean (union / difference / intersection) operations

**modeling 2d parts -** draw the part as a single section, and export DXF, PDF, SVG; use 3d assembly to verify fit

**3d-printed parts -** export the STL or other triangle mesh expected by most 3d printers

**preparing CAM data -** export 2d vector art for a waterjet machine or laser cutter; or generate STEP or STL, for import into third-party CAM software for machining

**mechanism design -** use the constraint solver to simulate planar or spatial linkages, with pin, ball, or slide joints

**plane and solid geometry -** replace hand-solved trigonometry and spreadsheets with a live dimensioned drawing