Simple 3D design application?

[ScottR]

I'm looking to build a paludarium and would like to model it out in advance. I tried doing it 2D (Affinity Designer) but it really needs to be 3D so I can move things around inside a rectangular cube.

I downloaded FreeCAD, but really, it's like learning a whole new language--just when I thought I was getting the hang of it things wouldn't work as I thought they would.

I don't need nearly its power--the shapes are mostly simply. Is there anything for the Mac that would be good for this.

 

[richinaus]

I'm looking to build a paludarium and would like to model it out in advance. I tried doing it 2D (Affinity Designer) but it really needs to be 3D so I can move things around inside a rectangular cube.

I downloaded FreeCAD, but really, it's like learning a whole new language--just when I thought I was getting the hang of it things wouldn't work as I thought they would.

I don't need nearly its power--the shapes are mostly simply. Is there anything for the Mac that would be good for this.

try sketchup

 

[Warped9]

try sketchup

Beat me to it. I’ve been using Sketchzup for many years. It’s not too hard to learn, and while I’ve learned to do amazing things with it it’s primarily an architectural application.

 

[mmkerc]

I recently downloaded Shapr3D and have been please with it. There is a free version and paid version, but the free version does everything I need (3d rendering for woodworking). It does have a learning curve but there are good tutorial videos that a worth the time to watch.