FreeCAD¶
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Operating System:
Terminal:
Shell:
Editor:
Package Manager:
Programming Language:
Database:
Utility:
Extension:
Operating System:
Shell:
Editor:
Package Manager:
Programming Language:
Database:
FreeCAD is a general-purpose parametric 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeler and a building information modeling (BIM) software with finite element method (FEM) support. FreeCAD is intended for mechanical engineering product design but also expands to architecture or electrical engineering. Users can extend the functionality of the software using the Python programming language. Meshing tools include Gmsh and Netgen (netgen-mesher).
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Getting Started¶
FreeCAD, Gmsh and Netgen can be started by double-clicking on the corresponding desktop icons.
Running Without GUI¶
FreeCAD can be used in console mode using the -c switch from the command line:
$ FreeCAD -c
In console mode, no user interface will be displayed, and you will be presented with a Python interpreter prompt.
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