It has a simple interface which helps you get a hang of it if you're switching to it from any other cad interface Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is a little choppy and some features from other cad softwares did not commute to this Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The most useful part of freecad is that it is open source and you will get lot of help to learn it. Moreover its user friendly so if you navigate around buttons its easy to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I think only thing is that it is for free Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
FreeCAD C++ API are very powerfull but the functionality I prefer if the python macro language. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nothing was dislike. But naming convention of objects should be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
1. I get to do 3d modelling for free
2. large Wikipedia page for the tools in questions
3. A community Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
beginner unfriendly; I had to say difficult go down to negative between tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The access to many features for free. Parametric modeling is the best. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It has a bit of a learning curve but there's many tutorials Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Easy to create 3d objects just like expensive software and it is free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Even though animation features is there but it needs programming code to run it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Free, many plug-ins and ways to export the data, programmable with Python scripts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Learning curve, toolbars, not editable Step files Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What we like about this tool is that it turns the process into a simple and fast activity that can be done with people of different levels and ages, besides it is free software and its learning curve is very linear, easy and intuitive to use. . We can get tutorials quickly. Easy export to STL files that allow its manufactured with 3D printers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The use of 2D software is complex, and we can also find details such as problems in common options such as "undo" not working. The result is not as accurate and can cause problems to print if some form has not been generated correctly and it is necessary to invest time in correcting it. By directly importing the path, we lose some control over them, for example, to move a wall a few centimeters, it is necessary to modify the 2D design and repeat the whole process, which tends to be somewhat annoying. FreeCAD has all the potential of any other software, but it still has a long way to go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Free software & user's skill is the limit Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The higher the quantity of content, the slower the software works Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I am pleased that it complies with two fundamental factors for 3D design and modeling, one is the precision and accuracy of work in 2d drawing measures to start the work process in 3D creation, the second is that it includes the incorporation of BIM and others analysis of data that improve the parametric design with automated or mechanical functions that are useful and interesting, it is positive that it allows the user community to contribute in its improvements and novelties. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Although it is in continuous improvement it seems to me a limited software in its main characteristics, with functional limitations in its commands and it presents a rigid interface with a workspace that is not expected by a demanding user accustomed to handling high performance design software , it seems to me that it has a lot of potential but it is still in the development stage and perhaps in its next versions there is a greater advantage to be an essential software in the design and construction market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.