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Slot & Shaft vs mask bridge

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Slot & Shaft compared with mask bridge
DetailSlot & Shaft logo Slot & Shaftmask bridge logo mask bridge
What it doesDesign DIY furniture from aluminum extrusion, resize it in 3D, and get a parts list that matches the model Free, open-source plugin for Lightroom Classic that exports masks as PNG, TIFF or JPEG files
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS FR
Pricing modelFree Open source
PricingNot given Pay what you want, from €0
Key features
  • Resize designs in 3D to custom dimensions
  • Parts list generated from the same model data
  • All dimensions in metric and inches
  • Every part linked to US sellers
  • Designs checked against fit rules before listing
  • Part data sourced from manufacturer drawings
  • Designs labeled as AI draft or test-built
  • No account needed to browse and design
  • Export masks as PNG, TIFF or JPEG
  • Batch process multiple images and sequences
  • Local AI-powered object detection with RF-DETR
  • Standard and HD Fine Detail quality modes
  • Generate transparent PNG cutouts
  • Offline processing without internet or account
  • Matching filenames for images and masks
  • macOS and Windows support
  • MIT open-source license with source code on GitHub
  • Apple-signed and notarized builds
What makes it different
  • Parts automatically computed to fit together based on slot systems and hardware compatibility
  • Data sourced from manufacturer specifications rather than guesses
  • Cut lengths computed from design model, not estimated
  • Distinguishes between reference data and physically verified designs
  • Exports masks as image files for use in 3D workflows, compositing and other tools outside Lightroom
  • Processes images locally on your computer with no internet or account required
  • Supports batch workflows for multi-view sequences used in photogrammetry and Gaussian splatting
  • Open source under MIT license with readable and modifiable code
  • Pay-what-you-want pricing with no license key required
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