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Software.title
FreeCAD
Software.logo
FreeCAD-wordmark.svg
Software.screenshot
FreeCAD_1.0_Light_PartDesign_Pozidriv.png
Software.caption
Screenshots from FreeCAD version 1.0
Software.author
Jürgen Riegel, Werner Mayer, Yorik van Havre
Software.latest release version
1.1
Software.latest preview version
1.2
Software.programming language
C++, Python
Software.operating system
LinuxmacOSUnixWindowsFreeBSD
Software.genre
3D modeling, CAD, CAM, BIM, FEM
Software.license
LGPL-2.0-or-later

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FreeCAD: Your own 3D parametric modeler

FreeCAD, the open source 3D parametric modeler

freecad.org

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Freedom to build what you want 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 to change its parameters. Designed for your needs FreeCAD is designed to fit a wide range of uses including product design, mechanical engineering and architecture, whether you are a hobbyist, programmer, experienced CAD user, student or teacher. Precompiled packages for stable releases are available for Windows, macOS and Linux on the latest releases page. On most Linux distributions, FreeCAD is also directly installable from the software center application. The FPA offers developers the opportunity to apply for a grant to work on projects of their choosing. Check jobs and funding to know more. The FreeCAD wiki contains documentation on general FreeCAD usage, Python scripting, and development. View these pages for more information: Getting started Features list Frequent questions Workbenches Scripting Developers Handbook The FreeCAD forum is a great place to find help and solve specific problems when learning to use FreeCAD.

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Official website
www.freecad.org
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FreeCAD 1.0 Light PartDesign Pozidriv.png
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software version identifier
1.1.1
Commons category
FreeCAD
inception
2002-10-29
source code repository URL
github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD
Alexa rank
39560
publication date
2002-00-00
social media followers
21400
data size
874.5
hashtag
MadeWithFreeCAD
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fc
Mastodon instance URL
social.freecad.org
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19 sections
Contents
  • Features
  • General
  • Workbenches
  • Sketcher Workbench
  • Part Design Workbench
  • Part Workbench
  • Drafting Workbench
  • Assembly Workbench
  • Technical Drawing Workbench
  • Supported file formats
  • DWG support
  • Promotions during events
  • FreeCAD 1.0
  • Release history
  • Usage in the industry
  • See also
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

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FreeCAD is a general-purpose parametric 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeler and a building information modeling (BIM) software application with finite element method (FEM) support. It is intended for mechanical engineering product design but also expands to a wider range of uses around engineering, such as architecture or electrical engineering. FreeCAD is free and open-source, under the LGPL-2.0-or-later license, and available for Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems. Users can extend the functionality of the software using the Python programming language.

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