FreeCAD Reviews

This is a software that I can use it in any computer without restriction and without paying anything, because is free and do many things that do a private software, for me is very useful because I can modeling the pipelines and see them in 3D to know if exist a trouble or mistake with the design, or we just have to implement it.

It needs to implement a set of tutorials in the official website, because in the beginning was very difficult to me to understand the processes of modeling with this software, but once I manage them everything was very easy.

It’s free and a lot of information on internet

There is a lot of tool but to understand how they works is so Much time

FreeCAD shows 3D drawing in different angels and projections.The most liking thing is it's being free for user. I fine everything i want to do in this software. I like its all programs which are easy to use.And this is one of the best software which work on every system instead of creating problems like some other softwares in market.

There are no cons for me but it was a little hard to know about the all programs in it .they took time and it is also obvious for every one to learn a new software after some practice it gets easier then easier..

Free CAD is open source software. User can easily sketch, constraint a geometry, draft a models from 3D into 2D. The user interface is user friendly. Easy to install and run the software.

The open privacy for free versions make visible of a user project to all. Free version have limited features. Not suggesting for professional designers.

It has a lot of features to manage and modelling, you haveparametric model, modular architecture, drawing sheets, rendering, robot simulation, and so many other features, you can use all or one that fits on your needs, it is very powerful and manage the models with a lot of details and precision.

For me was difficult to start using the software, because the only manual that I can find was in the main page, I think that the amount of people who works with FreeCAD is very short, and sometimes is difficult to find tutorials of explanation of how to make models.

For small design projects it is a very complete tool that helps you solve problems effectively without having to invest a penny.

It is evident that being a free software lacks modules that other programs do have, however it seems to me that I have no complaints to make.

It has a lot of features to make a 2D drawing or plans, to model in 3D or even use BIM in your workflow.

Because of its complexity, it is confusing at the beggining.

The Path Module is awesome I can see how the mecanichals process of the cars and electricity circuits works and know how I need to add to modify some aspects make them to work betters, this module has tools for dressup, commands and modifications, very useful to modelling with precision all the processes of a machine.

In the beggining ii ts very difficult to handle, becuase you have so many tools available and you do not know where to start, but with some practice you can manage all the features easily.

Free, parametric design. Valuable mesh to solid features. Scripting and programmatic interfaces are useful

Feature references regularly break (fixed in 0.19)

This free software does not skimp on features. Everything you could even need it there for you. This software can be used by professionals, hobbiests, and students. With on going development new features are always being added and it easily runs on any system no matter old or new the system.

The interface can have a bit of a challenging learning curve. This is not the fault of this software but of all CAD software. Often times people take classes to learn CAD. This software can be easily learned but be prepared to invest some time.

This software is free and can be used by anyone. There are a lot of tutorials online.

A lot of bugs could occur during FEM simulations and software often crashes.

As an architect I always looking for new options to see how my designs come to life, and I found it a free option with FreeCAD, because I can create my model in the software and see how buildings, houses, park and other types of construction come to life, all this with high precision and detail.

Is not as powerful as a private software so the process of rendering are always the same, and the results are always so similar.

This is the best software for working with CAD programs since it is available on all operating systems (even Linux, which is hard to come by). I love all the features it has for a completely free and open environment.

The controls can be frustrating at times. It's also a bit lacking in the amount of features. (either that, or I cannot find them!)

Very good 3D tool and perfect for anyone who needs to review 3D models and does not own a commercially available solution. Backed by a dedicated group of skilled knowledgeable developers.

The tool has capabilities far beyond what I am currently using it for. It is somewhat difficult to learn how to perform new tasks as more focus is placed on functionality improvements at the expense of how-to documentation.

It was free, one of very few 3dD modeling packages with no cost.

Developing a model in this is somewhat straightforward once you have the logic understood (which is an odd form in itself). However, don't try to modify an existing model, it will begin shifting pieces in random fashion. I had extrusions change sketch planes and a change in a base sketch for an extrusion will cause all attached sketches to lose their associated planes. Within a sketch, form can also move randomly in illogical fashions. If I make a line from another line end and then change the length, it moves the first line, there is no prioritization built in so I need additional lines and constraints to fix design locations. A real pain.

It is free and great for messing around.

It has very limited functionality and is weak on 3D CAD.

FreeCAD has everything and more that you could ask for from a free modeling software. I needed to model a backyard project and this software has been perfect for a project that size. I have a little bit of experience with other modeling software, and FreeCAD seems to follow a similar structure making it not difficult to find what I am looking for most of the time.

I am using FreeCAD on a Mac OS. Most of the limited in-software help info is Windows specific, making it difficult because tools can be in different places. I have had to turn to the user forum for a few items which is very helpful.

The best thing about FreeCAD is, it's free. If you need a drafting tool, get this one. It’s also great to learn what CAD is, and how it can help you draft.

So the only bad thing about this software is the good thing about this software....it's free. It just doesn’t have all the tools you need.

Robot Simulation, Sketcher features are quite good.
If you know python, its python in-built interpreter allows you to explore lot of things.

Interface could be improved a bit. Apart from that, its good.

Always updating to improve and simplify the usage. Easy to use for beginners. Can easily use what is the workbench to upload it.

There is no load analysis in it. There is no motion analysis . some workbenches is tooo heavy to work in the device.