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View 16 business solutionsBrowse free open source CAD software and projects for Linux below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source CAD software by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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FreeCAD
a parametric 3D CAD modeler
This is an official mirror of FreeCAD. Code and release files are primarily hosted on https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD and mirrored here. FreeCAD is a general purpose feature-based, parametric 3D modeler for CAD, MCAD, CAx, CAE and PLM, aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits a wider range of uses in engineering, such as architecture or other engineering specialties. It is 100% Open Source and extremely modular, allowing for very advanced extension and customization. FreeCAD is based on OpenCasCade, a powerful geometry kernel, features an Open Inventor-compliant 3D scene representation model provided by the Coin 3D library, and a broad Python API. The interface is built with Qt. FreeCAD runs exactly the same way on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux platforms. -
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LibreCAD
Cross-platform Open-source 2D CAD
LibreCAD is an open-source cross-platform 2D CAD program, which is translated in over 30 languages. LibreCAD is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. License: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Source: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases Track the latest development: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/milestones https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/commits/master Create bug reports and feature requests: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/issues Get help: - https://forum.librecad.org - https://dokuwiki.librecad.org - https://librecad.readthedocs.io/ -
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dxf2gcode
DXF2GCODE: converting 2D dxf drawings to CNC machine compatible G-Code
DXF2GCODE is a tool for converting 2D (dxf, pdf, ps) drawings to CNC machine compatible GCode. Windows, Linux, and Mac support by using python scripting language. -
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Seamly2D
Free and open source pattern design software
Seamly2D enables the design, reuse, and remix of digital sewing patterns for creating bespoke-fit, specialty-sized, and ready-to-wear-sized clothing. Users have the right to utilize, sell, share, and distribute their patterns in any way they choose. * Downloads: https://seamly.io * Support: https://forum.seamly.io * Code: https://github.com/fashionfreedom/seamly2d * License: GPLv3+ -
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SOLIDWORKS for Linux
This is a project, where I give you a way to use SOLIDWORKS on Linux
SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux is a user-contributed script and environment setup project that enables running SOLIDWORKS, the professional 3D CAD software, on Linux via Wine and custom configurations. Since SOLIDWORKS is officially only available for Windows, this project offers a comprehensive solution including setup scripts, dependencies, and workarounds to help engineers, designers, and students use it on Linux-based systems. While not officially supported, it aims to bridge the platform gap with the help of community collaboration and open-source tools. -
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LeoCAD
A CAD application for creating virtual LEGO models
Design virtual models you can build with LEGO® bricks. LeoCAD has an intuitive interface that is designed to allow new users to start creating new models without having to spend too much time learning the application. At the same time, it has a rich feature set that enables experienced users to build models by using techniques that are more advanced. LeoCAD is fully compatible with the LDraw Standard and related tools, and it reads and writes LDR and MPD files so that you can share and download models from the Internet. It also uses the LDraw parts library, which has over 10,000 different parts and continues to receive updates. Native versions are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS to ensure that users are familiar with the program interface. LeoCAD is open-source, so anyone can contribute with fixes and features, and it is always going to remain free. -
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VirtualSatellite
Virtual Satellite
Virtual Satellite is a DLR open source software for model based systems engineering MBSE. One of the major features of Virtual Satellite is the modular data model, that can be easily customized to your personal needs. Today, there are already various different versions: - Virtual Satellite 4 - Core is the entry point to start developing and the basis for all other versions - Virtual Satellite 4 - CEF is a specialized version for the use in our Concurrent Engineering Facility - Virtual Satellite 4 - FDIR is a research version for Failure Detection, Isolation and Recovery - Virtual Satellite 4 - DEV IDE is a spezial Eclipse IDE for easy and fast VIrtual Satellite development. This project contains the deployed artefacts from the Virtual Satellite Eco-System. Donwnloads for Virtual Satellite 4 Core are also provided. The artefacts contain p2 builds for: - Daily development builds - Regular integration builds - Specific release builds -
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CADAM
CADAM is the open source text-to-CAD web application
CADAM is an open-source “text-to-CAD” web application that turns natural-language prompts into parametric 3D models, targeting a workflow where you describe what you want and the system produces editable geometry. It is designed around a browser-first experience, so users can iterate quickly without installing a heavyweight desktop CAD suite for every experiment. A key idea is that the generated output is parametric and scriptable, enabling repeatable edits and variations rather than a one-off mesh result. The project integrates modern web tooling and a backend stack to manage sessions, model generation requests, and persisted outputs, making it usable as an actual product rather than only a demo. It’s also built to support an agentic workflow, where the system can refine outputs over multiple steps, bridging the gap between intent (“a bracket with four mounting holes”) and precise geometry. -
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Frame3DD
Static and Dynamic Structural Analysis of 2D and 3D frames.
FRAME3DD is a program for the static and dynamic structural analysis of two- and three-dimensional frames and trusses with elastic and geometric stiffness. -
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CAELinux
Dedicated to computer-aided engineering Linux distribution
CAELinux is an installable live (USB) Linux distribution dedicated to open source engineering with a focus on Computer Aided Engineering and Scientific Computing. Based on Ubuntu, it features a ready to use workstation environment for open source product development, makers and scientist with many CAD/CAM/CAE applications for mechanical design, stress analysis, heat transfer, flow simulation and CNC manufacturing / 3D printing as well as electronic design tools and a complete development environment for scientific computing & mathematical modeling. A special focus of CAELinux is to provide simplified interfaces to facilitate the use of specialized open source software while providing high performance parallel multiphysics solvers ready to use for more advanced users. Try CAELinux or carry it with you on a USB stick in a live environment or install it to turn your PC into a full fledged Ubuntu based CAE workstation. It's all up to you what you can do with it! -
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Open Source CAM - Toolpath Generation for 3-Axis CNC machining
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TexGen is a geometric textile modelling software package to be used for obtaining engineering properties of woven textiles and textile composites. Citing TexGen We would be grateful if you could acknowledge use of TexGen where appropriate and suggest using one of the following references: L P Brown and A C Long. "Modelling the geometry of textile reinforcements for composites: TexGen", Chapter 8 in "Composite reinforcements for optimum performance (Second Edition)", ed. P Boisse, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2021, ISBN: 978-0-12-819005-0. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819005-0.00008-3 Lin, H., Brown, L. P. & Long, A. C. 2011. Modelling and Simulating Textile Structures using TexGen. Advanced Materials Research, 331, 44-47. To reference version 3.13.0 please use: Louise Brown, mike-matveev, & georgespackman. (2023). louisepb/TexGen: TexGen v3.13.1 (v3.13.1). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8221491
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KiCad EDA
A Cross Platform and Open Source Electronics Design Automation Suite
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CompassCAD NEXT
The CompassCAD you know and love, just better.
CompassCAD NEXT is the evolution of the original CompassCAD. Designed from the ground up, everything here is rewritten with new standards, aggressive optimizations that will make your PC comfortable and snappy running CompassCAD NEXT than before. Despite being the next evolution of CompassCAD, CompassCAD NEXT can still open old CompassCAD projects, in which you can work on many legacy projects without a hassle. This project is in a public beta stage. Expect broken stuffs, unpredictable bugs, non-functioning buttons and crappy UX. -
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libdxfrw
library to read dwg & read/write dxf files
c++ library to read/write DXF files in binary and ascii form and to read DWG from r14 to v2015 Continued at: https://github.com/LibreCAD/libdxfrw -
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ImplicitCAD
A math-inspired CAD program in haskell. CSG, bevels, and shells
ImplicitCAD is a programmatic CAD program, implemented in Haskell. Unlike traditional CAD programs, programmatic CAD programs use text descriptions of objects, as in programming. Concepts like variables, control structures and abstraction are used, just as in programming. With the explosion of 3D printing, designing 3D objects has become an even more important problem. And it's a complicated one. We need to design complicated objects that precisely interface with each other. And often we don't want to just design a single object, but classes of objects, parameterized by variables. And we need to do this in collaboration. Generally, objects in programmatic CAD are built with Constructive Solid Geometry or CSG. Unions, intersections and differences of simpler shapes slowly build the object. ImplicitCAD supports all this and much more! For example, it provides rounded unions so that one can have smooth interfaces between objects. -
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Open Source Text to CAD Harness
An open source harness for generating CAD models
Open Source Text to CAD Harness is an open-source framework that enables the generation of parametric 3D CAD models using natural language prompts interpreted by AI coding agents. It acts as a harness that converts text descriptions into source-controlled CAD scripts, which are then compiled into geometric models using tools like OpenCascade and build123d. The system emphasizes reproducibility by storing CAD logic as editable code rather than opaque binary files, allowing iterative refinement through agent-driven workflows. It includes a local visualization interface called CAD Explorer for inspecting generated geometry and supports multiple export formats for engineering and manufacturing use. The project also integrates modular “skills” for robotics, motion planning, and manufacturing validation, making it highly extensible. Designed to run locally without backend dependencies, it provides a flexible environment for experimentation and production workflows. -
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Impact is an explicit Finite Element Program Suite which simulates dynamic impact events. It has a range of elements, contact handling and different material laws. Models can be created, solved and analyzed with the included pre- and postprocessor. Impact is based on an Explicit Time stepping algorithm. These kind of codes are used to simulate dynamic phenomena such as car crashes and similar, usually involving large deformations.
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An STL format importer/exporter plugin script for Google SketchUp. Supports both binary and ASCII import and export.
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conducteo
conducteö - logiciel de calcul des ponts thermiques linéiques
conducteö est un logiciel de modélisation et de simulation des ponts thermiques linéiques, conforme à la RT 2012 et aux principales normes européennes concernant les ponts thermiques. Code source : https://github.com/c-marcel/conducteo Installeurs Linux/Debian et Windows : https://github.com/c-marcel/conducteo/releases Installeurs macOS : https://github.com/Neocle/conducteo/releases/tag/macOS -
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Libre Mechanics
Open Knowledge on engineering development.
Libre Mechanics it’s an Open Knowledge project created to offer a useful platform of information related with the development and research of Mechanical Engineering themes and similar fields, higly related with the use of Open Source and Software Libre tools. Here you will find a wide variety of projects, publications and scientific material available as references for developing their own projects, also guides and tutorials that allow you to take advantage of free software tools available today. The four principal lines of work are: Design Analysis and Simulation Automation and Robotics Development -
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The 1-dimensional gas-dynamics code. More information in http://www.openwam.com Modeling is an important technique for the optimization of internal combustion engines (ICE). The use of calculation models together with experimental tests is producing unquestionable successes due to the fact that both techniques complement each other. 1D wave action models simplify the engine by means of ducts, where only one dimension is considered, and volumes where mass accumulation is considered and the gas properties are uniform in the entire element. Finally, non dimensional models are used to solve connections between 1D and 0D elements. Thanks to more than 20 years, more than 10 PhD Thesis and many research projects and publications, CMT-Motores Térmicos has developed an own 1D gasdynamic tool called OpenWAMTM which gathers an important know-how on air management, compressible flow, turbocharging, chemical species tracking, numerical analysis and many other aspects of engine modeling.
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ThanCad is a 2dimensional cad, with limited 3d support and raster inclusion capability and emphasis in engineering. It is being written in Python and since it uses the Tkinter library, it is platform independent.
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Explicit/Impicit Finite Element Program with linear/nonlinear, elastic/hyperelastic/hypoelastic/plastic/visco, contact,thermal, fluid capabilities. h/p refinements. Parallel/Distributed solvers available. No shell elements but has 2D beams, trusses.
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IQcad
A 2D CAD application for civil engineering , built with Free Pascal
IQCad is a free 2D CAD application for civil engineering and tunnelling, built with Free Pascal/Lazarus for Windows and Linux. Features: 25+ entity types (Line, Polyline, Arc, Circle, Spline, Hatch, Text, Dimensions, Table, and more) AutoCAD-style command line with object snaps and grip editing Modify tools: Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, Mirror, Offset, Trim, Extend, Chamfer, Fillet Layers, linetypes, blocks, and configurable styles Civil Engineering: TIN surfaces with contours and spot elevations Survey points with CSV import and point groups Tunnel section lines with deviation analysis Horizontal alignments with curves and spirals LandXML import/export File Formats: DXF (R12/R2000/R2018), LandXML, PDF, PNG, SVG,DWG ( using ODA converter or Librecad dwg reader) WMS server support Point Cloud import export. Section along alignment Modern ribbon UI with dark theme, multi-document tabs, and map background layers.
