FreeCAD
| FreeCAD | |
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 Screenshots from FreeCAD version 1.0 | |
| Original authors | Jürgen Riegel, Werner Mayer, Yorik van Havre |
| Release | 29 October 2002 |
| Stable release | 1.1
/ March 24, 2026 |
| Preview release | 1.2
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| Written in | C++, Python |
| Operating system | Linux macOS Unix Windows FreeBSD |
| Type | 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, BIM, FEM |
| License | LGPL-2.1-or-later |
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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.