Audience

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

About FreeCAD

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.

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Integrations

API:
Yes, FreeCAD offers API access
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Ratings/Reviews - 1 User Review

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

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

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Cloud
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training
Documentation
Webinars
Support
Online

FreeCAD Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does FreeCAD work with?
Q: What languages does FreeCAD support in their product?
Q: What kind of support options does FreeCAD offer?
Q: What other applications or services does FreeCAD integrate with?
Q: Does FreeCAD have an API?
Q: What type of training does FreeCAD provide?

FreeCAD Product Features

CAD

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

CAD Viewers

View .DWG Files Not Supported
View .DWF Files Not Supported
View .IGES Files Not Supported
View .STEP Files Not Supported
View .STL Files Not Supported
View 2D Files Not Supported
View 3D Files Not Supported
Annotate Not Supported
Editing Not Supported
Collaboration Tools Not Supported
Batch Conversion Not Supported
Track Changes Not Supported

Engineering

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

FreeCAD Additional Categories

FreeCAD Verified User Reviews

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  • Roland P.
    Wood working instructor.
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Great Software"

    Edited 2022-11-27

    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.

    Overall: Very, very good program. It has been a great benefit for me, and the group I work with.

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