QCAD

QCAD

Ribbonsoft
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About

FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size. Parametric modeling allows you to easily modify your design by going back into your model history and changing its parameters. FreeCAD allows you to sketch geometry constrained 2D shapes and use them as a base to build other objects. It contains many components to adjust dimensions or extract design details from 3D models to create high quality production ready drawings. FreeCAD is a multiplatfom (Windows, Mac and Linux), highly customizable and extensible software. It reads and writes to many open file formats such as STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others, making it possible to seamlessly integrate it into your workflow. FreeCAD is designed to fit a wide range of uses including product design, mechanical engineering and architecture. Whether you are a hobbyist, a programmer, an experienced CAD user, a student or a teacher, you will feel right at home with FreeCAD.

About

QCAD is a free, open-source application for computer-aided drafting (CAD) in two dimensions (2D). With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schematics and diagrams. QCAD works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The source code of QCAD is released under the GPL version 3 (GPLv3), a popular Open Source license. QCAD was designed with modularity, extensibility and portability in mind. But what people notice most often about QCAD is its intuitive user interface. QCAD is an easy-to-use but powerful 2D CAD system for everyone. You don't need any CAD experience to get started with QCAD immediately. Construction and modification of points, lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, splines, polylines, texts, dimensions, hatches, fills, and raster images. Very complete and extremely powerful ECMAScript (JavaScript) scripting interface. Various powerful entity selection tools.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Engineering Professionals in search of a professional 3D parametric modeler software solution for their models

Audience

Companies searching for a free, open source application for computer aided drafting

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$39.92 one-time payment
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 2.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It works very well. It has a somewhat steep learning curve which is less if you come to it fresh. It is a very, very good program. I've used the other big 3, and this is very, very comparable. I highly recommend it.

Cons

  • Nothing comes to mind.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Simple and easy intuitive interface. Good for 2D drawings, charts or just view and edit .DWG or DXF drawings. No need to spend money on overpriced AutoCad or Visio.

Cons

  • It is not designed to compete w/ AutoCad, but read and wright to this format.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

FreeCAD
Founded: 2011
sourceforge.net/projects/free-cad/

Company Information

Ribbonsoft
United States
www.qcad.org/en

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ZWCAD

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Categories

3D Viewers Supported
CAD Supported
CAD Viewers Supported
Engineering Supported
Product Design Supported

Categories

Architectural CAD Supported
CAD Viewers Supported

CAD Features

2 1/2-Axis Milling Not Supported
2D Drawing Supported
3-Axis Milling Not Supported
3D Modeling Supported
4-Axis Milling Not Supported
5-Axis Milling Not Supported
Civil Supported
Collaboration Supported
Database Connectivity Not Supported
Design Analysis Supported
Design Export Supported
Document Management Supported
Electrical Supported
Hole Making Not Supported
Mechanical Supported
Mechatronics Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Simulate Cycles Not Supported
Spiral Output Not Supported
Structural Engineering Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation Not Supported
User Defined Cycles Not Supported

Engineering Features

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Supported
Chemical Engineering Not Supported
Civil Engineering Not Supported
Collaboration Supported
Design Analysis Not Supported
Design Export Supported
Document Management Supported
Electrical Engineering Not Supported
Mechanical Engineering Supported
Mechatronics Not Supported
Presentation Tools Not Supported
Structural Engineering Not Supported

Architectural CAD Features

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Not Supported
Architectural Symbol Library Supported
Automatic Formatting Not Supported
BIM Modeling Not Supported
Comparison View Not Supported
Design Templates Not Supported
Drafting Supported

Integrations

BoltsEtAl Supported
Isle Supported
MeshCAM Supported
SprutCAM X Supported
Virtofy Supported

Integrations

BoltsEtAl Not Supported
Isle Not Supported
MeshCAM Not Supported
SprutCAM X Not Supported
Virtofy Not Supported
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