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Your Own 3D Parametric Modeler

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.
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FreeCAD Core Features

Focus of Architecture Feature
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Modeling
  • Drafting
  • Panoramas
Focus of BIM Feature
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Modeling
  • Construction Estimate
  • Field Layouts
Focus of CAD Feature
  • 2D Drawings
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Content Libraries
  • Rendering
  • Simulation & Visualization
Focus of Architectural CAD Feature
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Modeling
  • Drafting
Focus of 3D CAD Feature
  • 2D Models
  • Annotations
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Data Import/Export
  • Layer Management
  • Simulation
  • Textures

FreeCAD Pricing

Pricing Type
  • Free
Payment Frequency
  • Free
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FreeCAD Reviews

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Chris Bruner

On par with paid cad systems for the most part. Very strong support.

There is only one major problem with this software compared with other systems, and that is if you reference a previous layer in the current layer (points, or lines etc) and then modify those previous layers, what you reference ends up being misplaced to somewhere else. This bug is being worked on and if you know about it can avoid it. Other than that, it has add on's for fluid simulation, assembly, fasteners, lithoplane, and many more.

How long have you used FreeCAD?

3 Years

How frequently you use FreeCAD?

Weekly

What do you like the most about FreeCAD?

The software is expandable, with add on workbenches and macros.

The software is opensource with a very very active community.

What do you like the least about FreeCAD?

Is confusing to beginners as most cad systems are. Uses workbenches which is a different paradigm then most other systems.

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FreeCAD is a powerful CAD tool for designing structures in detail and it’s very convenient.

If you are a total CAD newbie like me, you might find it a bit overwhelming at first. The interface is somewhat less user-friendly I feel. Once you get the hang of it, though, it’s a blast to use. FreeCAD lets you design all sorts of stuff- from simple 2D drawings to complex 3D models. And the good thing about this tool is that it is highly customizable. I can easily extensions and plugins as per my needs.

What was the project name that you have worked with FreeCAD?

Architecture Software , BIM Software , CAD Software , Architectural CAD Software , 3D CAD Software

How long have you used FreeCAD?

5 Months

How frequently you use FreeCAD?

Daily

How do you find pricing of FreeCAD?

mid-tier

What do you like the most about FreeCAD?

It’s a complete tool with many useful features. The community around FreeCAD is pretty active and helpful. It supports various file formats, so one can import and export files in different formats.

What do you like the least about FreeCAD?

There are some quirks in FreeCAD. Sometimes it can be a bit buggy, and crashes may happen.

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