BRL-CAD (Org ID 5154791065911296)
Task ID 5669868181389312 | Task Definition ID 5408924633137152
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Title: [SETUP FOR NON-CODERS] Install and run BRL-CAD
Description: The goal of this task is to simply install and run BRL-CAD. This is a great first step if you want to learn how to *use* BRL-CAD for creating 3D models, for things like 3D printing and rendering pictures.  Also great if you're interested in graphic design tasks, writing tasks, or testing.

To get started, go to https://brlcad.org and download a precompiled version of BRL-CAD. You should get 7.26.4 or later, but the version doesn't matter much until you work on code. Once downloaded, follow the install instructions.

Two of BRL-CAD's main programs are "mged" and "archer", and you're going to run one of them after installation. If everything goes well, you should see graphical user interface (GUI) pop open within a few seconds.

Don't panic! For this task, you just need to open any of the existing sample geometry database (".g") files (in the share/db folder, right-click the icon on Mac and Show Contents):

In the MGED command window, type "tops" to get a list of object names you can "draw". After drawing, type "rt" and you'll see another window containing a render of the geometry you opened. Type your name in the command window and take a full-screen screenshot to show you did things right.

SUBMIT a screenshot showing your model and your name  and you're done. :)

Next, claim the GCI tasks to work through BRL-CAD's two tutorials and you'll earn a free t-shirt!
Tags: setup, install

Categories: User Interface, Documentation & Training
Is Beginner: Yes
Time given to complete: 3 days

Mentors: armin.stebich@gmail.com, brlcad@gmail.com, vasco.costa@gmail.com, gaurav.ishwerdas@gmail.com, deeky.sharma@gmail.com, erik.greenwald@gmail.com, odybenko@gmail.com, amrit3701@gmail.com, shubhamrathore1947@gmail.com, indrplus@gmail.com
Student: Pushkar NS (ID 5625081118064640)

Status: ABANDONED
Last modified: 2017-12-28 11:02:35