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KetchUp – Open-source SketchUp alternative built with Rust and WebGPU

3D design for your next woodworking project. BenchUp is a free, open-source 3D modeling app for woodworking and furniture design. Plan a shelf, table, cabinet, or workbench with exact measurements before you build. Use it on Windows, macOS, Linux, or right in your desktop browser. Actual BenchUp workspace Release notes & all downloads ↗ Free & open source. Made for a desktop browser and a mouse. From the first line to the finer details. Start with a simple shape. Keep the tools you need close, and your model at the center. ↗ Draw. Sketch lines, rectangles, circles, and freehand outlines. Turn faces into forms with Push/Pull, then move, scale, offset, and paint. ⌖ Keep your ideas in measure. Snap to geometry and axes, type exact lengths, and add dimensions. Organize the bigger picture with groups, components, and tags. ↓ Your work, in your hands. Autosave locally and download portable . ketchup projects. Import SketchUp geometry or export an OBJ to take your model further. Plan your furniture before the first cut. For woodworkers, furniture makers, and DIY builders who want to explore a project in 3D. Model the pieces Draw board outlines with rectangles and lines, then use Push/Pull to give them thickness. Move and copy geometry to explore shelves, tables, cabinets, workbenches, and other furniture. Check dimensions and fit Enter exact lengths, snap to geometry and axes, and use Tape Measure and Dimensions to inspect your design. Orbit around the assembly to review proportions before taking it to the workshop. Keep the project organized Use groups, reusable components, and tags to organize parts. Save a portable . ketchup project locally, import SketchUp geometry, or export OBJ geometry for another 3D workflow. Start with the browser editor or download the desktop app. Read the user guide for modeling instructions and supported workflows. Your first shape is three steps away. The editor opens with a clean slate. Here’s a good place to start. Open the workspace ↗ Draw a rectangle Click one corner, then the opposite corner to create your first face. Find a fresh perspective Choose Orbit and drag to look around. A few things before you begin. What do I need to run it? A desktop browser with hardware acceleration and WebGPU or WebGL2 support. Use a mouse and keyboard for modeling. You can also run BenchUp as a native Windows, macOS, or Linux app. Where does my work go? Your model is autosaved in this browser on this device.

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