Open Source CAD Tools
Users recommend and debate free/open-source CAD software like FreeCAD, OpenSCAD, and CadQuery, comparing their usability and features to proprietary tools such as Fusion 360 and Solidworks.
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Alternatively, try FreeCAD. It's an amazingly capable software, and you don't have to fear it will one day be bought by autodesk and ruined.
I'm not talking about OpenSCAD though. Try OnShape/Fusion360/Solidworks, FreeCAD is much less usable and featureful than those.
Have you tried freecad? I think it uses openscad as backend but has a slightly better (and faster) UI.
Open SCAD is great, but also give cadquery a shot. It's my personal favorite right now
I've used FreeCAD. It's pretty terrible.
Check out CadQuery. It's miles better then OpenSCAD.
I know this isn't the question you asked, but FreeCAD has made great strides.
Try LibreCAD, FreeCAD, or OpenSCAD - I've had success doing what I understand you're doing, with all 3
We need better CAD as code. OpenSCAD comes to mind.
Have you tried since the 1.0 release? There were quite a few improvements that were locked behind weekly builds for a long time. AstoCAD[1] might be another option for you. It's basically FreeCAD with a streamlined UI.[1] -- https://www.astocad.com/