Name: FreeCAD
Rating: 7.8 (10 reviews)
Author: FreeCAD

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Corporate Learning Management

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Talent Management

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Cloud Cost Management

Cloud Storage

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Container Security

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Data Center Cooling

Embedded Database

Enterprise Architecture Management

Firewall Security Management

Fraud Detection

IP Address Management (IPAM)

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Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Network Performance Monitoring

Network Simulation

Secure Email Gateway

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All-in-One Marketing

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Content Management

Email Marketing

Email Testing

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Marketing

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Lead Generation Services

Multichannel Retail

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Virtualization Security

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Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD software offers professional-grade 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation tools. These blend parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based design capabilities. Inventor includes integrated tools for sheet metal, frame design, tube and pipe, cable & harness, presentations, rendering, simulation, and machine design.  It also features TrustedDWG® compatibility and Model-Based Definition capabilities for embedding manufacturing information directly in the 3D model.

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Dassault Systemes offers SOLIDWORKS, a computer-aided design (CAD) system for education and manufacturing supporting 2D or 3D design, electrical design, simulations, and product development with collaboration tools.

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CAD Software (computer-aided design) software is used by architects, engineers, and others to create precision drawings or technical illustrations. This category of software can increase productivity, and improve quality. It also aids communication between designers by creating documentation and creates a database for manufacturing. CAD can be used to create two-dimensional (2-D) drawings or three-dimensional (3-D) models, and is frequently used in the design of electronic circuit boards in electronic devices.

FreeCAD 0.19 - Basic Course - Part 2 - Sketcher Introduction (EN)

From FreeCAD To The Real World

openPLM demo : FreeCAD interface

Showing the basic use of text strings in FreeCAD's Draft Workbench

OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Platform: 64-bit
Version: 0.14.3636 (Git)
Branch: master
Hash: 51b2af52fd2de46b22bb0b0c5a4df84d338fac26
Python version: 2.7.6
Qt version: 4.8.6
Coin version: 4.0.0a
SoQt version: 1.6.0a
OCC version: 6.7.1

FreeCAD Text String Demo

FreeCAD Grove Tool Demo

Basic demo of doing a FEM calculation in FreeCAD 0.17

Using Symmetry Constraints FreeCAD

FreeCAD - Angled Legs Demo

openPLM demo : NEW FreeCAD interface

FreeCAD - How to use the Draft Move tool on the Draft Workbench

FreeCAD Tutorial - Use the Draft workbench Rotate Tool

FreeCAD TechDraw - Tutorial

FreeCAD/Croquet Demo Video

FreeCAD 0.17 coupled structural thermal FEA analysis demo (Redo sound sync fix)

Cut solid into different pieces using FreeCAD

FreeCAD A2plus: gripper assembly demo

Mesh Booleans With FreeCAD

FreeCAD is the developer of the FreeCAD open-source design software.

Computer-Aided Design Software

Computer Aided Design Software features aid in automating the design processes.

3D Modeling

Allows users to create and manipulate 3D objects with precise measurements and control.

2D Drafting

Provides tools for creating and editing 2D drawings, including the ability to add dimensions, annotations, and symbols.

Rendering and Visualization

Allows users to create realistic images and visualizations of their designs, including the ability to apply materials, textures, and lighting effects.

Parametric Design

Enables users to define and modify design parameters, allowing for faster iteration and design changes.

Collaboration and Sharing

Provides tools for sharing and collaborating on designs with others in real-time, including the ability to track changes and manage design revisions.

Compatibility with other software and formats

Allows users to import and export designs in various file formats, ensuring compatibility with other software and stakeholder requirements.

Assembly Design

Enables users to create and manage assemblies of multiple components, including the ability to define relationships and constraints between parts.

Simulation and Analysis

Provides tools for simulating physical properties and behaviors of designs, allowing users to test and optimize their designs before production.

Documentation and Annotation

Allows users to create detailed technical drawings, including the ability to add dimensions, annotations, and symbols.

Customization and Extensions

Provides options for customizing the software interface or to include add-ons which extend the functionality of the software.

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We use Freecad when there are multiple CAD models that require work to be done. It is very good with working between surfaces, solids and meshes. Freecad can import and modify cad formats with ease and not many other cad systems can achieve this. It is a very valuable tool in the development process.

Product Usage

Pros and Cons

Importing CAD formats
Converting mesh formats to solid and surface objects geometry
Fixing errors in geometry cad

Things done well

Would be great if it was cloud based
If it had some basic analysis tools
Had a rendering function

Things done poorly

It is a great cad software if you are wanting to try something without the commitment of a payment plan.  It has the ability to do most of what other cad systems do and has some functionality that is way superior to other cad systems.  It could be better with things like assemblies and larger part count developments

Working between meshes, surfaces and solids
Using and working with multiple cad formats
Ability to download and use on any workstation at any time

Most Important Features 3.4.21

It has allowed us to do some cad work that no other systems has allowed us to do and is key to getting that done fast
It has lots of online support through forums and blogs for trouble shooting
It could have an updated interface to make the functionality more user friendly for first time users

Return on Investment

Freecad is used often when receiving files from multiple sources and the need to work with cad in various forms from meshes to solid cad.  Often when receiving scans of 3d objects the format is easy to work with and convert to traditional cad later on.  There is no other cad that can bridge the gap between all the cad formats that we found yet.

Onshape, SOLIDWORKS, PTC Creo and Autodesk MeshMixer

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FreeCAD

Overview

What is FreeCAD?

FreeCAD is a great tool for the development of products

Pricing

FreeCAD

What is FreeCAD?

Entry-level set up fee?

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Alternatives Pricing

SOLIDWORKS

What is SOLIDWORKS?

Altium Designer

What is Altium Designer?

Product Demos

Mesh Booleans With FreeCAD

FreeCAD A2plus: gripper assembly demo

Cut solid into different pieces using FreeCAD

FreeCAD 0.17 coupled structural thermal FEA analysis demo (Redo sound sync fix)

FreeCAD/Croquet Demo Video

FreeCAD TechDraw - Tutorial

Product Details

What is FreeCAD?

FreeCAD Technical Details

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AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Autodesk Fusion 360

AutoCAD LT

Onshape

PTC Creo

CATIA

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