In a recent update, the minimalist system of automated design known as Cadzinho 0.6.0 was released, offering tools for creating simple two-dimensional technical drawings. The new version features a revamped drawing architecture, eliminating interface distractions during work. The code, written in the SI language with additions to LUA, is distributed under the MIT license. The design is based on the SDL 2.0 library and API OpenGL 3.2. Available assemblies for Linux, Windows, and MacOS, with a browser port compiled using EMSCRIPTEN.
Cadzinho 0.6.0 supports various primitives for drawing, including lines, polygonal nets, circles, arcs, ellipses, text, strokes, splashes, images, points, tags, attributes, and broken lines. The program also allows for working with layers and blocks. Users can work with files in DXF and SVG formats, with the option to export the final design to G-Code, HPGL, PDF, SVG, PS, or images. The system provides a script language for developing macros, extensions, and customizing the interface. Zerobrane Studio (Lua IDE) can be utilized for extension development.