Description:
3D parametric modeller
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.1.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@FreeCADNews |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
cad
3d-modeling
engineering
design
parametric
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Install:
brew install --cask freecad
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About:
FreeCAD is a powerful, open-source parametric 3D modeler designed for creating real-world objects of any size. It is highly extensible and customizable, making it ideal for engineering and product design. Its main value is providing professional-grade CAD capabilities for free, supporting complex modeling tasks.
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Key Features:
- Parametric modeling
- Multi-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Extensible with Python scripting
- Modular architecture (Arch, Part Design, etc.)
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Use Cases:
- Mechanical engineering design
- 3D printing preparation
- Architectural modeling
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Alternatives:
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Blender
– Blender is primarily for animation/rendering, while FreeCAD focuses on engineering precision.
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Autodesk Fusion 360
– Fusion 360 is cloud-based and subscription-licensed, whereas FreeCAD is offline and open-source.
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| Apr 15, 2026 4:48am |
1.1.1 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
81aa63c4 |
| Mar 25, 2026 11:31am |
1.1.0 |
0 |
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22660c79 |
| Sep 15, 2025 11:39am |
1.0.2 |
0 |
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e752e2e4 |
| Aug 6, 2025 4:23am |
1.0.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
085724b0 |
| Jan 25, 2024 9:22am |
0.21.2 |
0 |
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e7a72248 |
| Jan 9, 2024 9:12pm |
0.21.2 |
0 |
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90d2869c |
| Jan 9, 2024 9:12pm |
0.21.2 |
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024790d8 |
| Sep 1, 2023 9:19am |
0.21.1 |
0 |
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3e2dc6f0 |
| Aug 4, 2023 1:07pm |
0.21.0 |
0 |
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5069b9b3 |
| Aug 3, 2023 6:54pm |
0.21.0 |
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86a7df00 |
| Aug 3, 2023 9:34am |
0.21.0 |
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548a74a0 |
| Aug 3, 2023 8:42am |
0.21.0 |
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a651d4c6 |
| Apr 18, 2023 7:30am |
0.20.2,2022-12-27 |
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f8868c63 |
| Jan 4, 2023 11:05pm |
0.20.2,2022-12-27 |
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