Open source is the most important feature of ths software, it may take longer to get perfect, but once it is, no one will ever have to pay for CAD/CAM ever again.Įxchanging files with other people and other companies is common.įrom the main FreeCAD page: 'Import/export to standard formats such as STEP, IGES, OBJ, DXF, SVG, STL, DAE, IFC or OFF, in addition to FreeCAD's native Fcstd file format.' I think at least one of those would be sufficient for transporting files. We are also building a database of open CAM profiles and beginning to support machines one by one. As for non-open CAM machines, you presumably have the CAM package that came with it and can pull in any of the supported file formats. I am writing a Slic3r plugin now, so this should support all open source CAM systems. You need to export your models out to CAM programs. I have written many different plugins and have never had as smooth of an experience as I have working with FreeCAD. Using 3rd party plug-ins that expand the power of the core application.įreecad is the most open platform for plugins of any CAD package (SW included.). Well the FEA is at the bottom of the link, you should read to the end of that tutorial. You need to interface it with FEA software.
