Multi-Backend CAD Support

Torrify supports two distinct CAD engines. You can switch between them in Settings > General.

Supported Backends

1. OpenSCAD (Default)

• Language: OpenSCAD DSL (C-style syntax).
• Extension: .scad
• Requirement: OpenSCAD installed on your system.
• Best For: Traditional declarative modeling, wide community support.

2. build123d (Python)

• Language: Python.
• Extension: .py
• Requirement: Python 3.10+ with build123d installed (pip install build123d).
• Best For: Powerful programmatic modeling, Python ecosystem integration.

Configuration

OpenSCAD Setup

1. Install OpenSCAD.
2. In Torrify Settings, set OpenSCAD Executable Path (e.g., C:\Program Files\OpenSCAD\openscad.exe).

build123d Setup

1. Install Python 3.10+.
2. Install the library: pip install build123d.
3. In Torrify Settings, set Python Interpreter Path (e.g., python or full path to python executable).

Usage & Behavior

Switching Backends

⚠️ Important: Code is NOT automatically translated when you switch backends. OpenSCAD code (.scad) will not work in the build123d engine, and Python code (.py) will not work in OpenSCAD.

When you switch backends:

1. Editor Language: Updates syntax highlighting (C-style vs Python).
2. File Extension: Default save extension changes (.scad vs .py).
3. Code Compatibility: You must write code valid for the selected backend.

build123d Auto-Export

Torrify automatically detects geometry in your Python script and exports it. You do not need to write explicit export code. Supported patterns:

• result = Box(10, 10, 10)
• part = BuildPart(...)
• Variables named: result, part, model, obj, shape, solid, box, cylinder, sphere.