Yes, PCB – the friend of gEDA can produce 3D model of your design. It can produce 3D board layout and it can assemble it with components (if the library of 3D component models is available).

VRML Export Filter is implemented as standard HID export filter. It creates single file (very big file) containing complete 3D model, without any external reference.

If you want to test it right now, please visit the Downloads and follow the download and installation instructions. To get better overview, to read the usage instructions and to check possibilities we offer to create 3D component library, please visit the VRML Export filter page. To see some nice images, please visit our gallery.

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