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For every serious software development you need tools. Here is a list of tools we use to develop FreeCAD:
For every serious software development you need tools. Here is a list of tools we use to develop FreeCAD:


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==== Qt-Toolkit ====
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The Qt-toolkit is a state of the art, platform independent user interface design tool. It is contained in the [[Third Party Libraries|LibPack]] of FreeCAD, but can also be downloaded at [http://qt-project.org/downloads Qt project].
The Qt-toolkit is a state of the art, platform independent user interface design tool. It is contained in the [[Third Party Libraries|LibPack]] of FreeCAD, but can also be downloaded at [http://qt-project.org/downloads Qt project].


==== Inkscape ==== <!--T:3-->
==== Inkscape ==== <!--T:28-->
This is a great vector drawing program. It adheres to the SVG standard and is used to draw Icons and Pictures. Inkscape is Free and Open Source Software licensed under the GPL. Get it at [http://www.inkscape.org www.inkscape.org].


==== Doxygen ==== <!--T:4-->
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This is a great vector drawing program. It adheres to the SVG standard and is used to draw Icons and Pictures. Inkscape is Free and Open Source Software licensed under the GPL. Get it at [http://www.inkscape.org www.inkscape.org].

==== Doxygen ==== <!--T:29-->

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A very good and stable tool to generate source documentation from the .h and .cpp files.
A very good and stable tool to generate source documentation from the .h and .cpp files.


==== The Gimp ==== <!--T:5-->
==== Gimp ==== <!--T:30-->

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Not much to say about the '''GNU Image Manipulation Program'''. It can manipulate .xpm files which is a very convenient way to handle Icons in QT programs. XPM is basically C-Code which can be compiled into a program. Gimp supports the free .png file format used in the wiki.
Not much to say about the '''GNU Image Manipulation Program'''. It can manipulate .xpm files which is a very convenient way to handle Icons in QT programs. XPM is basically C-Code which can be compiled into a program. Gimp supports the free .png file format used in the wiki.


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Get the GIMP here: [http://www.gimp.org/ www.gimp.org]
Get the GIMP here: [http://www.gimp.org/ www.gimp.org]


==== Gitkraken ==== <!--T:20-->
==== Gitkraken ==== <!--T:31-->

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This is a proprietary git GUI that is very helpful to learn how git works if you're interested in wanting to contribute to FreeCAD. Relevant pages to research:
This is a proprietary git GUI that is very helpful to learn how git works if you're interested in wanting to contribute to FreeCAD. Relevant pages to research:
* [[Developing_FreeCAD_with_GitKraken|Developing FreeCAD with GitKraken]]
* [[Gitkraken]]
* [[Source_code_management|Source code management]]
* [[Github]]


==== OBS Studio ==== <!--T:23-->
==== OBS Studio ==== <!--T:32-->
Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.
More details on official website : [https://obsproject.com/ obsproject.com]


==== OpenCamLib ==== <!--T:24-->
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Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. More details on official website: [https://obsproject.com/ obsproject.com]
[[OpenCamLib]] (OCL) is an open source library aiming to provide computer aided manufacturing (CAM) algorithms. FreeCAD uses OCL in the experimental 3D surface path operations and other experimental features.


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==== StarUML ==== <!--T:14-->
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[[OpenCamLib|OpenCamLib]] (OCL) is an open source library aiming to provide computer aided manufacturing (CAM) algorithms. FreeCAD uses OCL in the experimental 3D surface path operations and other experimental features.

==== StarUML ==== <!--T:34-->

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A full featured but proprietary UML program. It has a lot of major features, including reverse engineering C++ source code.
A full featured but proprietary UML program. It has a lot of major features, including reverse engineering C++ source code.


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==== Visual Studio Community ==== <!--T:8-->
==== Visual Studio Community ==== <!--T:35-->

Visual Studio Community is free for open source projects and small structures. Installation is modular. You can add support for a large number of languages including C++ and python.
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Visual Studio Community is free for open source projects and small structures. Installation is modular. You can add support for a large number of languages including C++ and Python.


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It can be downloaded at [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/fr/vs/community]
It can be downloaded at [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/fr/vs/community Visual Studio Community].

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==== CamStudio ==== <!--T:10-->
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Is an Open Source tool to record Screen-casts (Webcasts). It is a very good tool to create tutorials by recording them. Its far not so boring as writing documentation.
Is an Open Source tool to record Screen-casts (Webcasts). It is a very good tool to create tutorials by recording them. Its far not so boring as writing documentation.


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Latest revision as of 14:14, 11 October 2021

Tool Page

For every serious software development you need tools. Here is a list of tools we use to develop FreeCAD:

Platform independent tools

Qt-Toolkit

The Qt-toolkit is a state of the art, platform independent user interface design tool. It is contained in the LibPack of FreeCAD, but can also be downloaded at Qt project.

Inkscape

This is a great vector drawing program. It adheres to the SVG standard and is used to draw Icons and Pictures. Inkscape is Free and Open Source Software licensed under the GPL. Get it at www.inkscape.org.

Doxygen

A very good and stable tool to generate source documentation from the .h and .cpp files.

Gimp

Not much to say about the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It can manipulate .xpm files which is a very convenient way to handle Icons in QT programs. XPM is basically C-Code which can be compiled into a program. Gimp supports the free .png file format used in the wiki.

Get the GIMP here: www.gimp.org

Gitkraken

This is a proprietary git GUI that is very helpful to learn how git works if you're interested in wanting to contribute to FreeCAD. Relevant pages to research:

OBS Studio

Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. More details on official website: obsproject.com

OpenCamLib

OpenCamLib (OCL) is an open source library aiming to provide computer aided manufacturing (CAM) algorithms. FreeCAD uses OCL in the experimental 3D surface path operations and other experimental features.

StarUML

A full featured but proprietary UML program. It has a lot of major features, including reverse engineering C++ source code.

Download here: staruml.io

Tools on Windows

Visual Studio Community

Visual Studio Community is free for open source projects and small structures. Installation is modular. You can add support for a large number of languages including C++ and Python.

It can be downloaded at Visual Studio Community.

CamStudio

Is an Open Source tool to record Screen-casts (Webcasts). It is a very good tool to create tutorials by recording them. Its far not so boring as writing documentation.

See camstudio.org for details.

Tools on Linux

TODO