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Who is this service for?
On-premise 3D parametric modeler platform that enables architects, programmers, and teachers to make machine tools and architectural designs in 2D and 3D thereby creating production-ready drawings.
About FreeCAD
Open-source engineering CAD solution that helps architects create and modify designs of multiple objects for generating production-ready drawings. Designers can use FreeCAD to adjust the dimensions of a product and sketch geometry-constrained 2D shapes and drive formula-based models using an integrated spreadsheet. Using its technical drawing module, team members can generate 2D views of 3D models, perform graphical modification operations, and save files in SVG or PDF formats.
Product details
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1usd / per month more about prices |
Desktop & Mobile Platforms: |
Mac Windows |
Training: |
Documentation Online |
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Working hours Online |
Software Developer
| FreeCAD |
| https://www.freecadweb.org |
| United States |
Features
2D Drawing
3D Imaging
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials Management
Chemical Management
Civil
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import/Export
Design Analysis
Document Management
Drag & Drop
Electrical
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Modeling & Simulation
Presentation Tools
Reference Management
Version Control
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FreeCAD Reviews
50 opinions 4.2/5
«Best 3D editing and visualization tool»
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Digital drawing has been made very easy with the use of the extensive features of the software. It helps students like me to understand the 3D drawings and their meaning in a very subtle way. One can easily learn the software and could try creating 3D images in the very first week.
Drawbacks:
The recent software that I used, requires some minimal hardware configurations to render the images. So, buy a new system or else it is not for you. The snap options sometimes is adamant and won't let you decide what point you may want to take. One of the 3D functions I think is irrelevant.
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Was able to see the drawings for my Project and edit them and again render them to the 3D images.
«FreeCAD»
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I like the requirements for using this softwares , not too much they don't over work my PC. Building different models to come up with desired 3D/2D plans with its features is also a plus, cosidering its a free s/w this is great.
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Honestly if you don't have prior experience with design s/w this one is not for beginners. Its a bit complex for beginners
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Nice some extra features that are unique but they should work on its complexity
«CAD software provides a good opportunity for rendering different models of houses and buildings.»
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In comparison with other AutoCad softwares,it is one of the different version software. We can make 3 D drawing through this software at different angles of projection which is is indeed the most fantastic feature. This software is used by everyone whether students or professionals but proved to be helpful to everyone.
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Sometimes when we are updating modules, at that time some of the modules are not updated. So we feel that they will update in next versions of software. The learning curve of this software is quite difficult for the new users. For this sometimes some users have to take CAD classes in order to have good command on the usage of this particular software.
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FreeCAD has everything and more that you could ask for from a free modeling software. I needed to model a backyard project and this software has been perfect for a project that size. I have a little bit of experience with other modeling software, and FreeCAD seems to follow a similar structure making it not difficult to find what I am looking for most of the time.
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I am using FreeCAD on a Mac OS. Most of the limited in-software help info is Windows specific, making it difficult because tools can be in different places. I have had to turn to the user forum for a few items which is very helpful.
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Being a new user, I have so far enjoyed using FreeCAD. It is perfect for the small projects that I need it for.
«Awesome product and easy, had to research a few things but there is so much information out there»
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Love that I can create a visual for my bosses at work to see using this software, was very impressed how easy it was to pick up and go, lots of videos and help on the internet.
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That not all the tools are that easy to find, but alot of videos and posts out there help me accomplish what I was after
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Was able to recreate my backyard and modify it and create a new kitchen awesome software would recommend to anyone
«The best open source 3D parametric modelling software»
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Open source and freely available with no strings attached!
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Nothing at all! Everything works wonderfully and the FreeCAD team works tirelessly to deliver such a fantastic piece of software.
«In my experience it's the best 2D/3D CAD software. I use this software to design electrical circuits»
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Its very user-friendly and on top of all its free, and also does not use too much system memory. With an average PC you can easily run multiple tasks while working on this software, without worrying about usage of system memory. The program is simple and not too much complicated and has all the great tools, so many people can take advantage and use it with more ease.
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The features of this software are too limited and selection of add-ons can also be improved. But as its for free so one can live with these little flaws. But if new features can be added, it will make this software perfect for work.
«FreeCAD- EXCELLENT FOR CREATING TOOLS AND PRODUCTS»
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BEST APPLICATION FOR CREATING TOOLS, ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS AND OBJECTS IN 2 AND 3D
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NOTHING AGAINST, EXCELLENT APPLICATION, RECOMMEND
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DAILY USE IN CREATING FURNITURE FOR ARCHITECTURE
«I got this software helpful for me and it's really great, The main good thing all about it is free.»
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FreeCAD shows 3D drawing in different angels and projections.The most liking thing is it's being free for user. I fine everything i want to do in this software. I like its all programs which are easy to use.And this is one of the best software which work on every system instead of creating problems like some other softwares in market.
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There are no cons for me but it was a little hard to know about the all programs in it .they took time and it is also obvious for every one to learn a new software after some practice it gets easier then easier..
«FreeCAD.....IS FREE!»
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The best thing about FreeCAD is, it's free. If you need a drafting tool, get this one. It's also great to learn what CAD is, and how it can help you draft.
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So the only bad thing about this software is the good thing about this software....it's free. It just doesn't have all the tools you need.
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Easy to learn, it's free, it's lacking all the drafting tools you may need on a project.