Many of the above problems stem from the fact that Blender is a mesh-type modelling program rather than a solids-based one like SolidWorks and FreeCAD. But for free-form or sculpted 3D objects ...

With Blender, you can model using a preset basic mesh object–cone, cube, cylinder, sphere, torus, etc.–that you can extrude and reshape.

Pixie Pivot brings Maya‑style pivot control to Blender—align gizmos, set origins, and snap precisely using custom pivot ...