A curated list of tools, projects, tutorials, and community resources for Alibre Design.
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- Alibre - Official website for Alibre Design products, support, and learning resources.
- Alibre LLC - Official Alibre YouTube channel with product demonstrations, tutorials, and feature overviews.
- Alibre Forum - Alibre's forum for modeling, scripting, add-ons, and technical support.
- Alibre API Resources - API documentation, sample add-ons, project templates, and Alibre Script development resources.
- Setting Up AI to Develop Add-ons - Forum guide to setting up AI tools for Alibre Design add-on development.
- G2/G3 Spline Continuity Add-on - Alibre Design add-on for G2 and G3 spline continuity, with discussion on the Alibre forum.
Installable libraries and packages for Alibre Design development and automation.
- alibrex - Python package for working with Alibre Design and AlibreX.
- AlibreObjectModel - .NET object-model wrapper for the Alibre Design CAD API, covering sessions, sketches, features, parameters, and topology.
- AlibreObjectModel.Mcp - Model Context Protocol (MCP) server exposing Alibre Design parts, sketches, features, and parameters as tools over stdio.
- AlibrePDMObjectModel - .NET wrapper for the Alibre PDM vault API; requires Alibre Design.
- AlibrePDMObjectModel.Mcp - MCP server exposing Alibre PDM safes, projects, files, properties, classes, and versions as tools over stdio.
- AlibreScriptWrapper - Stub wrapper for the AlibreScript API; methods are not yet implemented.
- GetInstalledAddons.Tool - .NET command-line tool that prints the registry entries Alibre Design uses to register add-ons.
- Ex Machina Engineering - Engineering and Alibre-related CAD content.
- HaroldL - Practical Alibre CAD and sheet metal tutorials demonstrating powerful modeling techniques, SolidWorks-comparable workflows, and real-world part creation for users of all experience levels.
- stephensmitchell - Alibre development, automation, programming, and technical content.
- Joko Engineering - CAD and engineering tutorials including Alibre Design material.
- Too Tall Toby - CAD modeling, challenges, and educational content.
- WeekdayWeekend - Videos about CAD, 3D printing, and other hobbies, with occasional livestreams of workshop model solves and video games.
- IQ Workshop - Steve builds projects with CAD, 3D printing, electronics, laser cutting, and hobby CNC, sharing design changes and failed attempts along the way.
Source repositories, scripts, utilities, and add-ons related to Alibre Design. See Interoperability and Conversion for file conversion projects.
- AlibreDesignCommunityProjects - Community repositories for Alibre Design add-ons, scripts, examples, and development tools.
- bolsover/UtilitiesForAlibre - C# utilities for Alibre Design.
- bolsover/AlibreBOM - C# bill-of-materials utility for Alibre Design.
- bolsover/AlibreShortcuts - Displays Alibre command shortcuts in list and keyboard views.
- bolsover/DataBrowserForAlibre - C# data browser for Alibre.
- Karl690/AlibrePartInjector - Inserts a part into an open Alibre assembly from the command line.
- ftkalcevic/AlibreGears - C# tools for creating gears in Alibre Design; bevel gears are a work in progress.
- LemonExplosive/AlibreCadScripts - Community Python scripts for Alibre CAD.
- EngineeredModern/alibre-dovetail-joint - Sliding dovetail joint add-on for Alibre Design.
- trednuK/AreaPropsForAlibre - Calculates area properties for a selected face in Alibre Design. Forum.
- Cable Routing in Alibre - Forum discussion about routing cables in Alibre Design.
- Auto Generate Assembly Drawings - Forum discussion about automation for generating assembly drawings.
- Bend Complex Geometry - Forum discussion about bending geometry along a path or around an axis.
- Fillet Between Planes - Forum discussion about fillet add-on and isogrid workflow.
- Sketch2DXF - Community sketch-to-DXF tool.
- DXF Flat Pattern Export - Community tool for exporting DXF flat patterns.
- Mathematically Defined 3D Curves in Alibre - Forum discussion about creating mathematically defined 3D curves in Alibre Design.
- DXF Layer Fix Tool - HTML tool (dxf_layer_fix.html.zip) that fixes DXF layers for files ProNest cannot read.
- Alibre Add-on Manager - Community add-on for managing other Alibre Design add-ons.
- ZDBase DMS/PDM - Document and product-data management for Alibre Design and Atom3D.
- LGP Renderer for Alibre Design - Renderer add-on for Alibre Design from Liquid Gravity Productions. Forum.
- Rapid Parts - Fastener creation tool from Delta Engineering with an Alibre plugin. Forum.
- CompuPortAD - Adds mesh import, export, and simplification tools to the Alibre Design Part workspace. Forum.
- Frame Builder - Creates structural frames from profile libraries, with tools for mitering, trimming, extending, and updating members. Forum.
- PolySTEP Converter - Converts polygon meshes to STEP, with mesh repair and 3D-printing analysis tools. Forum.
- SimWise 4D for Alibre - Motion and FEA simulation for Alibre Design Expert and Professional, including stresses from dynamic loads. Forum.
Scripts, files, and other Alibre material that is not an add-on and does not belong in another section.
- BOM to CSV Script - Alibre Script that exports a bill of materials to CSV.
- Internal and External Gear Generator - Alibre Script that generates internal and external gears with profile shifting.
- ToolboxED RecTube - Rectangular tube Toolbox part for Alibre Design.
- Articulated Human Model - Articulated human model file for Alibre Design.
Alibre Forum resource pages. The label marks the forum source, including when the same project is listed in another section.
- Set Color from Material (Alibre Forum Resource) - Script that sets the part color from its material.
- Alibre Property Explorer (Alibre Forum Resource) - Script that browses Alibre part properties.
- ToolBoxed_RecTube (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox part for rectangular tube.
- stepalibre's Resources (Alibre Forum Resource) - Documentation index of stepalibre's resources.
- AlibreObjectModel, AlibreScriptWrapper (Alibre Forum Resource) - Development libraries for the Alibre object model and Alibre Script.
- Alibre Design Extensions for Visual Studio (Alibre Forum Resource) - Visual Studio extension for Alibre Design.
- Add-on that allows conversion STL->STP and import (Alibre Forum Resource) - Add-on that converts STL to STEP and imports it.
- Human_Model_Articulated (Alibre Forum Resource) - Articulated human 3D model.
- The Tool Store (Alibre Forum Resource) - Frontend for the Tool Store.
- A better Internal and External Gear generator script with profil shifting (Alibre Forum Resource) - Script that generates internal and external gears with profile shifting.
- AlibreScript Playground (Alibre Forum Resource) - Development IDE for Alibre Script.
- AlibreScript VS Code Extension (Alibre Forum Resource) - Visual Studio Code extension for Alibre Script.
- AutoHotKey script to change the color of a part (Alibre Forum Resource) - AutoHotkey script that changes a part color.
- Utilities for Alibre (Alibre Forum Resource) - Add-on of utilities for Alibre Design.
- UNC and UNF bolts and screws (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for UNC and UNF bolts and screws.
- Frame Builder (Alibre Forum Resource) - Add-on that builds frames.
- AI-Generated Scripts and Add-Ons Database (Alibre Forum Resource) - Database of AI-generated scripts and add-ons.
- Alibre Python Shell Installer (Alibre Forum Resource) - Installer for the Alibre Python shell.
- AI-Generated Scripts and Add-Ons Archives (Alibre Forum Resource) - Archive of AI-generated scripts and add-ons.
- Programming examples with Alibre Design (Alibre Forum Resource) - Documentation of programming examples for Alibre Design.
- Script Runner (Alibre Forum Resource) - Script runner for Alibre Script.
- Additional threads for bolts and screws (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts with more bolt and screw threads.
- ADC/JSON for Alibre Design Custom GPT (Alibre Forum Resource) - Custom GPT for Alibre ADC and JSON.
- Hole presets (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox hole presets.
- Projection symbols (Alibre Forum Resource) - Drawing template for projection symbols.
- YouTube video list (Alibre Forum Resource) - Reference list of YouTube video titles.
- Catalog thread profiles (Alibre Forum Resource) - Catalog feature for thread profiles.
- Specifications of International Thread Standards (Alibre Forum Resource) - Thread-standard reference from xrayxray.
- Sheet metal thread form (Alibre Forum Resource) - Catalog feature for a sheet metal thread form.
- Shortcuts Add-On for Alibre Design (Alibre Forum Resource) - Add-on that shows Alibre command shortcuts.
- Metric SHS RHS CHS (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for metric square, rectangular, and circular hollow sections.
- ISO SHCS (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for ISO socket head cap screws.
- Circlips (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for circlips.
- Section Properties for Alibre Sketched Sections (Alibre Forum Resource) - Script that calculates section properties for sketched sections.
- Specifications of International Thread Standards (Alibre Forum Resource) - Thread-standard reference from GIOV.
- Sheet metal gusset (Alibre Forum Resource) - Catalog feature for a sheet metal gusset.
- Export and Open .stl files (Alibre Forum Resource) - Add-on that exports and opens STL files.
- Open end louver (Alibre Forum Resource) - Catalog feature for an open end louver.
- Closed end twist louver (Alibre Forum Resource) - Catalog feature for a closed end twist louver.
- Louver closed end (Alibre Forum Resource) - Catalog feature for a closed end louver.
- Card guide (Alibre Forum Resource) - Catalog feature for a card guide.
- Learning by Simulation (Alibre Forum Resource) - Education resource, Learning by Simulation.
- POLYCAD (Alibre Forum Resource) - Boat-design tool, POLYCAD.
- Gear templates (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of gear templates.
- Cycloidal Gear Generator (Alibre Forum Resource) - Script that generates cycloidal gears.
- CD jewel case (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of a CD jewel case.
- NF-A4x10 FLX fan (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of an NF-A4x10 FLX fan.
- ACME Threads (Alibre Forum Resource) - Reference for ACME threads.
- UN Threads (Alibre Forum Resource) - Reference for UN threads.
- GeoGebra (Alibre Forum Resource) - Math tool, GeoGebra.
- Undercut script (Alibre Forum Resource) - Script that creates undercuts.
- WizoGrid (Alibre Forum Resource) - Sheet-metal tool, WizoGrid.
- Worthington (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of the Worthington.
- MVE LAB20 (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of the MVE LAB20.
- Smath Studio (Alibre Forum Resource) - Math tool, Smath Studio.
- Wizotool (Alibre Forum Resource) - Sheet-metal tool, Wizotool.
- K-factor for sheet metal (Alibre Forum Resource) - Reference for sheet metal K-factors.
- 42-40 stepper motor (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of a 42-40 stepper motor.
- Humbucker (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of a humbucker.
- Tuner (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of a tuner.
- Bridge (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of a bridge.
- Hydraulic cylinder (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of a hydraulic cylinder.
- Crib sheet for threads (Alibre Forum Resource) - Reference crib sheet for threads.
- PCO preform (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of a PCO preform.
- Hole preset info (Alibre Forum Resource) - Reference for hole presets.
- Dovetail O-ring groove (Alibre Forum Resource) - Catalog feature for a dovetail O-ring groove.
- Belleville disc spring washers (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for Belleville disc spring washers.
- Materials file (Alibre Forum Resource) - Material file for Alibre Design.
- SAE nuts (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for SAE nuts.
- Centering bushes (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for centering bushes.
- CSK screws (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for countersunk screws.
- Cap screws (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for cap screws.
- Dowel (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for dowels.
- Harting HAN 3A (Alibre Forum Resource) - 3D model of a Harting HAN 3A connector.
- Ejector pins (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for ejector pins.
- Metric nuts (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for metric nuts.
- Button head (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for button head screws.
- Rivet B (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for rivet B.
- Rivet A (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for rivet A.
- Washers (Alibre Forum Resource) - Toolbox parts for metric washers.
- Alibre Design Deutschland · O-Punkt CAD GmbH - German Alibre Design reseller and regional resource.
- Alibre Switzerland - Swiss Alibre Design resource and reseller.
- Alibre Design Extension for Visual Studio - Project and item templates for Alibre Design add-ons and COM-based development, with samples and code comments.
- Alibre API Samples Extension - C++ project templates demonstrating Alibre Design API animation, DirectX integration, and selection handling.
- Alibre C++ CLI Tools Extension - Collection of 50 C++ command-line tool templates for exploring the Alibre Design API in Visual Studio 2026.
- Alibre PDM API Samples Extension - C# project templates for Alibre PDM server connections, safes, projects, libraries, files, properties, and version history.
- SSM Extension for Visual Studio - General tooling and automation starter projects in C#, VB, and F# for working with data, geometry, and workflows.
- alibrescript-vscode - IntelliSense and type hints for Alibre Script using generated type stubs.
- alibrex-vscode - Sets up a Python 3 environment for alibrex, including a virtual environment, typed AlibreX bindings, debugging, and Alibre Design version selection.
- alibre-to-freecad - Tools for converting Alibre Design parts to native FreeCAD parts.
- AlibreExportOpen - Exports Alibre designs as STL files and opens the exported files.
- alibre-neutralizer - Batch-exports Alibre assemblies to neutral formats for repeatable open-source hardware and Git workflows.
- alibre-stltostp-addon - Community STL-to-STEP add-on.
- mariogt/stl-to-step-alibre - STL to STEP converter for Alibre Design.
- HTML STL to faceted STEP - Free browser tool that converts STL meshes into faceted STEP files.
- STEP Web Viewer - Free self-contained browser viewer for sharing Alibre assemblies.
- WebCAD Viewer and Converter - Browser-based CAD viewer and converter.
- StlStpConverter - Library and win application for conversion from .stp to .stl
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