Wiki
Overview
denhac pays for an assortment of software suites for members to use on the workstations in the space. Computers like the Design and Textile Computers in the Fishbowl, 3d Printer Room, and Laser cutters have helpful paid tools for making stuff at denhac. Not all software is installed on all machines.
Paid Software
- Autodesk Fusion 360 – CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design
- Affinity Photo – Photos and raster graphics
- Affinity Designer – Vector graphics
- Affinity Publisher – Desktop publishing
- Hatch Embroidery – Embroidery CAD/CAM
- LightBurn – Layout, editing, and control software for laser cutters
- Sure Cuts A Lot – Vinyl cutting
- VCarve Pro Makerspace Edition – CNC tool path planner
Free Software
- PrusaSlicer – Convert 3D models for 3D printing
- Inkscape – Vector graphics
- LibreOffice – Word processing, spreadsheets, draw, math, slide presentations
- Blender – 3D modelling, rendering, art, animation
- GIMP – Image manipulation program
- FreeCAD – CAD, CAM, 3D parametric modeler and design
Computer Workstations
- Computers setup at denhac are for members to use.
- Not all of computers at denhac will support all of the above software.
- Refer to the wiki of each area at denhac for details about the workstations.
Computer & Workspace Tips
- Bring a USB drive or upload your files to a cloud account (our internet is fast!)
- If you need to transfer your files to another work station, use denNAS.
- Please do not disable a workstation by borrowing its keyboard and mouse.
- Feel free to swap in your personal mouse and keyboard while working, but please replace the originals when finished.