# FreeCAD

FreeCAD is a general-purpose parametric 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) application that creates mechanical parts, assemblies, engineering drawings, and finite element method. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Unraid and ZimaOS.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1469/freecad

## Description

FreeCAD is a general-purpose parametric 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) application that creates mechanical parts, assemblies, engineering drawings, and finite element method (FEM) simulations for makers and engineers.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

64/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 21 days ago)
- Popular: 36 (64 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 40 (4 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/freecad
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-freecad
- Official website: https://www.freecad.org/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/freecad-05bhadi00hst1m?q=freecad
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/freecad
- Documentation: https://wiki.freecad.org/Manual

## Common questions

### Does the LinuxServer.io FreeCAD container receive regular updates?

Yes. The image receives regular application updates, weekly base OS updates, and regular security updates.

### Can I use the latest tag with automatic architecture selection in the LinuxServer.io FreeCAD image?

Yes. Pulling the latest tag should retrieve the correct image for your architecture, and architecture-specific tags are also available.

## Alternatives

- Autodesk AutoCAD: Versatile CAD software offering 2D and 3D modeling, visualization, and cloud access for architectural and engineering design professionals.
- Autodesk Fusion: Integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE platform with cloud-based modeling, simulation, and manufacturing tools plus collaborative features.
- BRL-CAD: BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tra…
- Cadcraft: CADCraft is an open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Autodesk AutoCAD, a computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) application written…
- Hew: Free, open-source 3D modeler that works like SketchUp: draw on a face, push/pull, snap to what's there.
- LibreCAD: LibreCAD is an open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux.
- Onshape: Onshape is a professional CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in.
- OpenSCAD: OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects.
- SOLIDWORKS: Leading 3D CAD software facilitating design, analysis, and product data management.
- Shapr3D: From design to manufacturing.
- SketchUp: Versatile 3D modeling software for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming.
- SolveSpace: SolveSpace is a parametric 3D CAD program with extrude, revolve, union and difference functions.

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