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| CoCreate |
Free personal edition of their commercial 3D CAD modeler. The unique feature about CoCreate is that it does not use a history based modeling philosophy. Assemblies are limited to 60 parts. Every 3 days it requires a new license, if you're connected to the internet it does this automatically, otherwise you'll have to log-in to your account on their website for the license. Screenshot Created by PTC Inc. |
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| T-FLEX Student |
A 2D & 3D parametric CAD version of their commercial product, includes an FE solver and dynamics simulator. Files created by the student edition cannot be opened by any other software including their own commercial version. Expect other limitations to the features available. Commercial use is prohibited. Screenshot Created by Top Systems Ltd.. |
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| Kompass 3DLT |
This is a reduced 3D CAD version of their commerical product, it does not permit assemblies. It includes 2D drafting. Screenshot Created by Ascon Group. |
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| FreeCAD |
It's a free open source 2D/3D CAD program that is a work in progress. Screenshot |
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| HeeksCAD |
Free open source 3D CAD program that is a work in progress. Created by Dan Heeks. |
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| DraftSight |
2D CAD that works with AutoCAD dwg file formats. Good AutoCAD clone. Screenshot Created by Dassault Systemes. |
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| AutoSolids |
AutoSolids greatly extends the 3D capabilities of AutoCAD, enhancing not only its solid modeling capabilities but the coordinate system (UCS), viewing, and visualization commands. Saves to native dwg format. Supports AutoCAD versions prior to 2008. Created by AutoSolids, Inc. |
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| Powershape-e |
Free 3D CAD designer using wireframe, surface, solid & triangle modeling. Files can only be saved in their propreitary format. Will run on XP but not on Windows 2000, 95, 98, Me or NT Created by Delcam Inc. |
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| GraphiteOne |
Software is free only for personal, educational, or research use. Works only on the Linux operating system. Has both 2D drafting and 3D designing ability. Screenshot Created by GraphiteOne. |
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| X11 | A free
2D/3D CAD system without any features crippled.
Screenshot Created by GrayTech Software, Inc. |
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| Solid Edge Layout | Free fully functional 2D drafting program. Created by UGS Inc. |
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| CADVANCE | A free 2D CAD
system without any features crippled.
This used to be a commercial system back in the early '90
through '95, but since the company's latest product is
now CADVANCE 2000 they are distributing this older
version free of charge.@5MB . Screenshot
Created by F.I.T. Inc |
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| CadStd | The well known completely free 2D drafting
package. The system
is fairly simple to use and is capable of being used for
most drafting work. @1MB. Screenshot
Created by John Apperson. |
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| FelixCAD LT | A free 2D CAD system, with over 300 professional 2D design and drafting functions. Created by FelixCat GmbH |
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| Dexter CAD | The Dexterpen cad demo is a lite version of the full version.
It is a light parametric 2D design software which allows
you to alter dimensions using sliders to see the
resulting changes in real-time. Screenshot Created by Owen F Ransen |
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| JustCAD | 2D CAD software complete with all the required tools. Screenshot Created by Jon Hoke |
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| VectorEngineer |
A compact & efficient 2D CAD software, some features have been
disabled in the free version, but nothing you can't live without. Screenshot Created by Duncan Aylwin |
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| A9CAD | General purpose 2D CAD program. Screenshot Created by A9 Tech Inc., Inc |
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| Desi III | A free fully
functional 2D CAD program. A very professional program, and fairly easy to
use. Although listed under Architecture CAD software, it
can also be used for general mechanical CAD work. Good
explanations have been provided for using the software.
@2.5MB Created by Hugo Marein |
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| ProgeCAD Smart | A 2D CAD program. Created by ProgeCAD |
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| BRL CAD | The U.S army has released a CAD system to open source, which is now being enhanced by the open source community. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac & Solaris. |
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| Draft IT | Good 2D drafting program. Light version of their commerical product. Created by CAD Logic |
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| APM Graph LV | 2D
parametric program. The only restriction is an absence of database that
contains drawings of Russian standard details and manufactures. Created by APM R & D. |
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| Cap | Completely free simple & smart 2D CAD program. Screenshot Created by Michael Henderson |
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| AllyCAD | Free version of their commerical product, file size limited to a maximum 150kb. Can be used for both architectural & mechanical work. Created by Knowledge Base Pty Ltd |
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| DoubleCAD | Free 2D CAD drafting program, just like AutoCAD LT. Created by IMSISOFT |
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| Wings3D | A free 3D subdivision modeler that is more suited to artists than engineers. Runs on Win/Mac/Linux. Screenshot Created by Open Source Volunteers |
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| TdhCad | A free 2D vector graphics software with layers, grouping, line/curve paths, color gradients, copy/paste, merging, scaled export to SVG, PNG, PDF. Created by Tim Hirrel |
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| Electrical CAD Systems | ||||||
| Eagle | The EAGLE Layout
Editor is an easy to use, yet powerful tool for designing
printed circuit boards (PCBs). It can create CAM files
for EXCELLON & GERBER. The limitations of the
freeware version are as follows -
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| Electric | The
ElectricTM VLSI Design System is a complete Electronic
Design Automation (EDA) system that can handle many forms
of circuit design, including: Custom IC layout ,
Schematic Capture (digital and analog), Textual Languages
such as VHDL and Verilog, Electro-mechanical hybrid
layout, Programmable logic (FPGAs). Screenshot Created by Static Free Software |
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| PCB Elegance | Schematics
and PCB layout. Free version restricts the number of pins
to 200. Screenshot Created by Merco Electronics |
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| AutoTRAX |
AutoTRAX integrates tools that include schematic capture, simulation,
layout with autoplacement, autorouting and 3D visualization. Created by Kovac Software |
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| CADSTAR | PCB design software. Free version limited to 50 library components and 300 pins. Created by Zuken. |
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| LASI | LASI
(LAyout System for Individuals) is a set of "general purpose" layout
and design programs. It was not specifically designed for CMOS logic
circuit layout, but most people use it for that purpose. LASI can draw
schematics and can be used for most of the other graphical jobs of an
IC project. Created by Dr.D.E.Boyce. |
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| PCB123 | Free
schematic and layout software. Import Net lists from multiple CAD
vendors, 145,000+ parts library, 2, 4, and 6 layer support, design rule
check/design for manufacturing, copper pour with net connectivity. Created by PCB123 |
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| McCAD | Collection
of fully functioning electronic circuit design tools which are
functional and can be used to create schematics, printed circuits, view
Gerber documents, and run simulations. Free version has limitations on
net, pin & board sizes. Runs on Windows & Mac. Created by McCAD Inc |
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| FreePCB | Free PCB design software. 1 to 16 copper layers. Board size up to 60 inches by 60 inches. Lots of options when generating CAM gerber files. You usually import a PADS netlist generated from a schematic capture program (TinyCad) then you can run connectivity checks to validate your layout against the schematic. Lots of layout design rule checks are also included. It even uses a free online auto-router. Runs on Windows only. Created by Open Source |
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| Express PCB/SCH | Free Circuit Board Design and Schematic Design Software. Created by Express PCB |
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| Rimu Schematic | Electrical and electronic schematic capture software, free version limited to 100 pins. Created by Hutson Systems |
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| KiCAD | Free open source software for electronic schematics & PCB layout, Gerber viewing layout, 3D viewing layout, an example interface is for viewlogic. Screenshot Created by Jean-Pierre Charras |
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| TinyCAD | Free open source software for drawing circuit diagrams, comes with a library of standard symbols. Screenshot Created by Team |
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| Ship CAD Systems | ||||||
| Sea Solution | CAD
software specific to ship building. While their latest software is not
free, they have made their first version of the software freely
available. Scroll to the bottom of their download page to find the free release. Created by Sea Solution Inc |
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| Architectural CAD Systems | ||||||
| DesignWorkshop Lite | Build 3D models for
home design, visualization of architecture, landscapes,
exhibits, or any kind of spatial design with
DesignWorkshop Lite, courtesy artifice Inc, you can also
view and walk-through ready-made models created in 3DMF
format, DXF, Design Workshop etc. Created by Artifice Inc |
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| Sweet Home 3D | Open source cad program that lets you use drag and drop to lay-out rooms, houses and apartments in 2d. 3d projections can be displayed. It also allows you to create photo-realistc PNG files and videos. It can import images from google sketch-up and 3DS files. Created by Emmanuel Puybaret |
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| TigerCAD | Free 2D general diagramming software which can be used for garden design, building & room plans as well as mechanical & electronic drawings. Very capable and simple simple to use, also creates pdf files of your drawings. Screenshot Created by Peter Howard |
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| ArchT | Architectural software for IntelliCAD and AutoCAD. Created by Autodsys |
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| AllyCAD | This is a free version that limits the size of the model file you can save. Suitable for civil, structural, architectural and surveying needs. Created by Knowledge Base Pty Ltd |
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| Cambridge |
Specifically designed to facilitate map creation, it has an interface
for 3D digitizers and stereo plotters and a mask programable interface
so that it can communicate directly with ANY 3D digitizer or
stereo-plotter!. Screenshot Created by Westbrook Enterprise LLC |
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| CYCAS |
Architectural software for drafting and design in 2D & 3D.
Rendering is provided by the freeware POV-Ray engine. The freeware
version of their commercial product is restricted to using just one
layer, printing to only A4 size, there may also be additional limits to
the features offered. Screenshot Created by Verlag A.C.Frese For Windows & Linux |
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| KREOnet | For laying out tiles & mosaics on floors & walls with texturing. Screenshot Created by Iris Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti For Windows |
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| SketchUp | 3D CAD from Google. Created by Google Inc. |
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| Octree | The beta releases are free for now. It's a revolutionary idea in interface design that maximizes the screen space for drawing. Created by FCA GmbH and GbR HNS Platform - Unix & Windows (some limitations on Windows) |
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| Envisioneer Express | Simple creation of floor plans, 3D models, and interior design concepts, it uses real world objects such as walls, doors, windows and stairs. Very easy to learn. Created by CadSoft Corp. |
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| Copan | Designed for land surveyors, processes and adjusts raw field survey data, computes and adjusts map traverse data, performs map or deed checks, calculates areas and perimeters, performs coordinate transformations. Although the software is free, they require you to sign-up to receive a key to un-lock the program. Created by Underhill Geomatics Ltd. |
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| CAD Management Systems | ||||||
| Columbus | A very simple interface for viewing almost any CAD format. Can
be used in a Networked Environment. Lots of features, and
registration is absolutely FREE. @ 16MB. Created by Arup Inc |
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| AutoVue | AutoVue is a visualization and collaboration Viewing and Markup
software which can natively view over 200 different
document formats including Pro/ENGINEER, AutoCAD,
MicroStation, CADKEY, CATIA, Inventor, Mechanical
Desktop, SolidWorks, SolidDesigner, Solid Edge &
STEP. A JAVA thin-client version is available. A fully
functional evaluation versions of all programs are
available for download. However, it puts a watermark on
your drawing. Created by Cimmetry Systems |
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| iges2step | Allows viewing IGES and STEP files and translating between them. |
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| VIEWPlot |
Viewplot allows you to inspect various CAD formats, take measurements
and manipulate data.Create high resolution PDF documentation within the
graphical user interface or in batch mode. Supported Input formats:
Gerber(X), DXF, Drill, Hpgl. Created by Roneda |
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| VariCAD Viewer | Viewer to
for VariCAD created drawings. Created by VariCAD |
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| AutoDesk Viewer | To view and print DWF files. Created by AutoDesk |
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| PS Exchange |
Free powerful stand alone CAD translator program capable of translating
from many popular CAD input formats to many output formats. Created by Delcam Plc. |
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| Bentley |
A CAD file viewing for DGN, DWG and DXF file formats. Created by Bentley |
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| DevCAD |
Freeware DXF, DXB, DWG converter. Created by DevCAD Team |
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| WorkXPlore |
Freeware to view DXF, DWG, STL, IGES, STEP, UNISURF. Created by Sescoi USA Inc |
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| Solidworks Viewer |
eDrawings Viewer allows viewing of native AutoCADŽ files (DWG and DXF) and native SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and drawings. Created by Solidworks Inc. |
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| CAD Exchanger |
Freeware program to convert between the following formats ACIS SAT, IGES, STEP, STL, VRML and Open CASCADE BRep. Work is under-way to include X3D, Parasolid XT, and others. Created by Roman Lygin |
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| CAD2XX |
Free online conversion between dxf, dwg, plt, hp, pdf, wmf, pcx, gbr, jpg, tiff, svg, cgm. Created by Aaron Xuereb |
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| Animation Software | ||||||
| Anim8or |
Free 3D modeling and character animation software. Create figures, sequences, scenes, materials & animations. Created by R. Steven Glanville Screenshot |
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| Blender |
Open source 3D modelling software for animation & rendering. Screenshot |
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| Misfit Model 3D |
Animation for Linux/Windows/Mac. Linux users have to compile it from the sources.. Screenshot |
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| JahShaka |
Open source real-time editing and effects System, for Windows, Linux & OsX. |
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| Art Of Illusion |
Open source 3D modelling software for animation & rendering. Screenshot |
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