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FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeling application, made primarily to design real-life objects. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parametric_feature_based_modeler Parametric modeling] describes a certain type of modeling, where the shape of the 3D objects you design are controlled by parameters. For example, the shape of a brick might be controlled by three parameters: height,
As mentioned on the previous section, FreeCAD is a parametric 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling application. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parametric_design Parametric design] is a method of designing objects based on defining parameters and relationships between them. In this approach, changes to parameters automatically propagate throughout the associated elements of the design, allowing for rapid iterations and adaptations.
width and length. In FreeCAD, as in other parametric modelers, these parameters are part of the object, and stay modifiable at any time, after the object has been created. Some objects can have other objects as parameters, for example you could have an object that takes our brick as input, and creates a column from it. You could think of a parametric object as a small program that creates geometry from parameters.


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Commonly used in fields such as architecture, engineering, and product design, parametric design helps create complex shapes and forms efficiently, with the ability to adjust and fine-tune various design aspects through the modification of input values. This approach is especially powerful in software like FreeCAD, where users can set these parameters dynamically to automate and optimize the design process.
FreeCAD is not designed for a particular kind of work, or to make a certain kind of objects. Instead, it allows a wide range of uses, and permits users to produce models of all sizes and purposes, from small electronic components to 3D-printable pieces and all the way up to buildings. Each of these tasks have different dedicated sets of tools and workflows available.


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FreeCAD is also multiplatform (it runs exactly the same way on Windows, Mac OS and Linux platforms), and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_software open-source]. Being open-source, FreeCAD benefits from the contributions and efforts of a large community of programmers, enthusiasts and users worldwide. FreeCAD is essentially an application built by the people who use it, instead of being made by a company trying to sell you a product. And of course, it also means that FreeCAD is free, not only to use, but also to distribute, copy, modify, or even sell.
FreeCAD is a multiplatform tool that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is completely [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open-source ]. This means it is free to use, modify, and distribute. FreeCAD is developed by an enthusiastic community rather than a single company, which allows for constant improvements and updates.


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The software includes many open-source components and can be integrated into other applications. It is known for being highly customizable and supports a variety of file formats. This flexibility and the robust support from its community make FreeCAD a powerful tool in the open-source world. Developed collectively by a global community of programmers, enthusiasts, and users, FreeCAD exemplifies the collaborative spirit of open-source projects. It offers significant advantages such as customization and scriptability, bringing sophisticated features typically found in professional software within the reach of any user interested in 3D modeling and design.
FreeCAD also benefits from the huge, accumulated experience of the open-source world. In its bowels, several other components of the open-source world are used, as FreeCAD itself can be used as a component in other applications. It also possesses all kinds of features that have become a standard in the open-source world, such as supporting a wide range of file formats, being hugely scriptable, customizable and modifiable. All made possible through a dynamic and enthusiast community of users.


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The official website of FreeCAD is at http://www.freecadweb.org
The official website of FreeCAD is at http://www.freecad.org


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Latest revision as of 19:55, 21 May 2024

As mentioned on the previous section, FreeCAD is a parametric 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling application. Parametric design is a method of designing objects based on defining parameters and relationships between them. In this approach, changes to parameters automatically propagate throughout the associated elements of the design, allowing for rapid iterations and adaptations.

Commonly used in fields such as architecture, engineering, and product design, parametric design helps create complex shapes and forms efficiently, with the ability to adjust and fine-tune various design aspects through the modification of input values. This approach is especially powerful in software like FreeCAD, where users can set these parameters dynamically to automate and optimize the design process.

FreeCAD is a multiplatform tool that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is completely open-source . This means it is free to use, modify, and distribute. FreeCAD is developed by an enthusiastic community rather than a single company, which allows for constant improvements and updates.

The software includes many open-source components and can be integrated into other applications. It is known for being highly customizable and supports a variety of file formats. This flexibility and the robust support from its community make FreeCAD a powerful tool in the open-source world. Developed collectively by a global community of programmers, enthusiasts, and users, FreeCAD exemplifies the collaborative spirit of open-source projects. It offers significant advantages such as customization and scriptability, bringing sophisticated features typically found in professional software within the reach of any user interested in 3D modeling and design.

The official website of FreeCAD is at http://www.freecad.org

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