FreeCAD

Name: FreeCAD — Download page. 3D Parametric CAD modeler
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FreeCAD — Free Download. 3D Parametric CAD modeler

FreeCAD is a general-purpose 3D parametric CAD modeler, oriented towards mechanical engineering and product design. It uses a parametric modeling approach that maintains the complete history of the models, allowing parameters to be modified at any stage of the design.

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File size: 408 MB

The latest version of FreeCAD is: 1.0.2

Operating system: Windows, Linux, MacOS

Languages: Spanish, English

Developer: The FreeCAD Team

Price: $0.00 USD

Sketcher Workbench. Tool for creating parametric 2D geometry with dimensional and geometric constraints. This workbench allows you to define fully controlled profiles that serve as a basis for 3D modeling operations. The constraints maintain geometric relationships when parameters are modified.
Part Design Workbench. Set of tools for creating solid parts from 2D sketches. It includes operations such as extrusion, revolution, sweep, loft, chamfer, and fillet. This workbench is specifically designed for the mechanical design and manufacturing workflow.
Part Workbench. Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG) system for creating primitive shapes and performing boolean operations. It provides basic modeling functionality that operates directly on geometric shapes without parametric history dependency.
Draft Workbench. 2D technical drawing tools including the creation of lines, arcs, polygons, and dimensions. This workbench maintains full metric precision and allows relative positioning using cartesian, polar, or relative coordinates.
Arch Workbench. System for architectural modeling with the creation of building elements such as walls, windows, doors, and structures. It includes specific tools for BIM design with management of spaces and standardized architectural components.
FEM Workbench. Finite Element Analysis module for structural, thermal, and fluid simulations. It allows defining materials, loads, constraints, and meshes to evaluate the physical behavior of designs under specific conditions.
TechDraw Workbench. Technical drawing generation system with orthographic views, sections, details, and annotations. It produces manufacturing documentation with geometric tolerances, surface finish symbols, and bill of materials.
Path Workbench. Module for generating CNC machining toolpaths with support for 3 and 4-axis milling machines. It includes contouring, drilling, pocketing, and roughing and finishing strategies with control of cutting parameters.
Assembly System. Mechanism for assembling components using position and orientation constraints. It allows checking interferences, analyzing degrees of freedom, and simulating basic kinematic movements between related parts.
Mesh Workbench. Tools for importing, exporting, and manipulating triangular meshes. It includes functions for repair, simplification, and conversion between mesh formats and parametric solid geometry.
Spreadsheet Workbench. Integrated spreadsheet for managing design parameters and creating configuration tables. It allows linking cell values to model dimensions for centralized parameter control.
Render Workbench. Integration with external rendering engines like Pov-Ray and LuxRender for photorealistic visualization. It provides configuration of materials, lighting, and cameras to create presentation images.
Python Scripting System. Complete programming interface via Python for automation, creation of custom tools, and extending functionality. All graphical interface commands are available as Python functions.
Addon Manager. System for installing additional modules developed by the community. It allows extending capabilities with specialized tools for fields such as electrical design, naval engineering, or robotics simulation.

FreeCAD's development began in 2001, initiated by Jürgen Riegel, Werner Mayer, and Yorik van Havre. The first public version was released in 2002. The program is primarily written in C++ and Python, using libraries such as OpenCascade for the CAD kernel, Coin3D for 3D visualization, and Qt for the user interface. The development community includes contributors from multiple countries who maintain and expand the system's functionality.

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