Geometry library for python (or C++) for CAD-like operations?

Question

I'm trying to put together a simple program that will let me visualize a series of consecutive cuts on a wood panel using a router with a particular cutting head. I'm trying to find a decent geometry library that will give me a shortcut through the CAD-like stuff.

Specifically, I'd like to be able to define a rectangular solid (the wood panel) and then define a bit profile shape, and take cuts through the rectangular solid (sometimes on a straight line, sometimes on a circular arc). Does anyone know of anything that will do this?

Answer 1

Maybe FreeCAD's Python level can supply what you're requesting.

Answer 2

pythonOCC is an interesting option too!

Answer 3

Going the C++ way, if you have Direct3D/OpenGL experience, you could muck around with TetGen and GTS to put something together.

WARNING: Very Long learning curve.

UPDATE: I have experimenting with Carve CSG recently and am happy with the results so far. You could easily subtract the cut from the wood panel to get the results you want.

Answer 4

HeeksCAD might do the job for you. http://code.google.com/p/heekscad/

Answer 5

Open Cascade

Answer 6

Check this http://www.seedrawex.com/