FreeCAD Features

Design (5)

Drawing: Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. This feature was mentioned in 23 FreeCAD reviews.
Modeling: Based on 25 FreeCAD reviews. Create realistic 3D models of your design
Visualize: As reported in 23 FreeCAD reviews. Design your structure in 3D.
Rendering: Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. 21 reviewers of FreeCAD have provided feedback on this feature.
Drawing: As reported in 19 FreeCAD reviews. Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon.

File Import: Import and export files in a number of different formats. This feature was mentioned in 23 FreeCAD reviews.
Push/Pull: Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape. 21 reviewers of FreeCAD have provided feedback on this feature.
Views: View your model from any angle while you design and edit. 23 reviewers of FreeCAD have provided feedback on this feature.
Grips: Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry. 23 reviewers of FreeCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Dimensioning tools: Based on 19 FreeCAD reviews. Ability to apply standard dimensioning tools to add accurate information to Drawing design.
Change units: As reported in 19 FreeCAD reviews. Change between standard Drawing units applied to measurement and dimensioning only.
3D/solid modeling tools: As reported in 19 FreeCAD reviews. Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.)

Import files: As reported in 19 FreeCAD reviews. Support for a number of file formats for import
Export files: As reported in 19 FreeCAD reviews. Support for a number of file formats for export
View 2D files: Ability to view 2D files 18 reviewers of FreeCAD have provided feedback on this feature.
View 3D files: Based on 18 FreeCAD reviews. Ability to view 3D files
Batch convert files: Ability to convert a bunch of DWG files to an older or current version available. 14 reviewers of FreeCAD have provided feedback on this feature.
File size: As reported in 18 FreeCAD reviews. Support for a range of file sizes without degrading the user experience

3D/solid modeling Tools: Offers the ability to modify 3D primitives, including parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, and symmetrical editing processes
Rendering Tools: Offers ease of use when accessing rendering tools such as lighting tools, texture mapping, and custom material creation
Drawing Tools: Provides ease of use when accessing basic drawing tools such as lines, circles, polygons, and other fundamental geometric shapes.
Editing Tools: Offers ease of use when accessing basic editing tools like erase, trim, extend, undo, and more.
Text Editing Tools: Provides ease of use when accessing basic text creation and modification tools such as font style, multi-line text, wrap-around text, justification, spell checker, etc.

Export Files: Supports exporting designs to a variety of file formats, facilitating compatibility with other software and workflows.
Import Files: Supports a variety of file formats for import, enabling users to incorporate external data into their designs.
File Interoperability: Maintains compatibility with a variety of advanced design and imaging applications, ensuring integration and interoperability across different software platforms.
Backwards compatibility: Maintains compatibility between current and previous versions of their file formats, allowing users to open and work with files created in older versions without issues.
File size: Supports a range of file sizes, ensuring smooth performance even when working with large or complex designs.

Custom Commands: Offers the ability to create custom commands or command aliases, change the active customization file, and configure command properties according to user preferences and workflow requirements.
Custom Scripts: Ability to create custom scripts to automate tasks, such as add standard layers or styles to a drawing, update the title block, or automate plotting tasks.
Custom Menus: Ability to create custom menus, sub-menus, and contextual menus. Can create new toolbars and arrange menus in workspace.
Custom Interface: Offers the ability to customize the user interface and tailor the workspace according to the users' specific needs and preferences.

Hardware support: Supports hardware developers by default or through the use of custom drivers, ensuring compatibility with various hardware configurations commonly used by designers and engineers.
Task-based interfaces: Offers tailored interfaces for common tasks by default or through user customization, accommodating individuals' workflow needs and preferences.
Manage Multiple Profiles: Supports multiple user interface customizations, allowing users to store and recall interfaces as needed without closing the application or requiring scripting knowledge.
Command Clarity: Basic commands have clear names and on-cursor documentation, like tooltips and pop-up descriptions, offers clarification of icons and other user interface elements.