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CAD & Linux: The LUnIx Linux CAD Links
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Here we put together links to the homepages of CAD software for Linux. This is only a list of products for Linux. We have not tested or even installed all programs. In the last months we got complaints about one product. We don't recommend any of these programs. If you want to be sure wether a program fits your purposes try GPL'ed packages or commercial software providing Test versions or evaluation copies. Those projects seem to be more reliable ones and customers are safe from rip-off.
If you are interested in Modelers software visit our LUnIx Modelers links page.
Additionally we introduced a CAD/3d Utilities section.
1. Home
2. Site Info
3. Linux Links
4. Gimp Links and Mirrors
5. CAD/3D
5.1 VariCAD page
5.2 Linux CAD Links (Current Page)
5.3 Linux Modelers Links
5.4 Linux CAD/3D Utilities
Description License Type: Source Code: Binary Packages
-> ADINA http://www.adina.com/ is a program for FEA (Finite Element Analyses) including an object modeler.
Commercial
No
-> Alliance http://www-asim.lip6.fr/alliance/ is a complete set of free CAD tools and portable libraries for VLSI design. It includes a VHDL compiler and simulator, logic synthesis tools, and automatic place and route tools. A complete set of portable CMOS libraries is provided.
GPL
Yes
RPM
-> ARCAD 3D http://www.arcad.de/ ARCAD 3D is a powerful CAAD program focused on 3D. It has photo-realistic rendering, support for VRML. There are german and english versions. Currently polish, french and spanish versions are in stage of development. Modifications for adapting to any other language can be easily accomplished by anyone.
Commercial and Educational
No
SuSE, RPM, Others
-> BetterCAD http://www.bettercad.de/ announced a Linux version for release 3.01. BetterCAD is spezialised on architecture. German site
Commercial
No
-> BlenderCAD http://www.blender.org/ is a Blender script created with the aim of expand the functionality of Blender, so that it could be used for CAD. More info on the release of BlenderCAD and the Blender discussion forum. Visit the BlenderCAD project page for download, etc.
GPL
Yes
-> Bocad-3D http://www.bocad.de/ a CAD package for steel constructing, also for glass, wood constructing, photorealistic rendering, for roofs, facades, staircases and hand rails. German site
Commercial
No
-> BRL-CAD http://brlcad.org/ In 1979, the U.S. Army Ballistic Research Laboratory (BRL) expressed a need for tools that could assist with the computer simulation and engineering analysis of combat vehicle systems and environments. BRL software developers began assembling a suite of utilities capable of interactively displaying, editing, and interrogating geometric models. This suite became known as BRL-CAD.
GPL
Yes
-> BricsCad http://www.bricscad.com/ a powerfull yet stable professional CAD product for the Linux world based on the DWG industry standard. BricsCad for Linux is supported on RedHat 9 and Fedora Core 1, 2 and 3, Suse and Mandrake. BricsCad requires the windows emulator wine to run.
Commercial
No
RPM,
TGZ
-> CADDA http://www.daveg.com/index_e.html CADDA is a 2D/3D Engineering CAD/CAM software for toolmaking, mouldmaking and mechanical egineering.
Commercial
No
-> CAM Expert http://www.ribbonsoft.com/ A CAD/CAM System for engraving and LASER cutting. The ability to import/export DXF files makes CAM Expert to a powerful interface between any CAD system and your computer controlled machine.
Commercial
No
-> CEDRAT's Software http://www.cedrat-grenoble.fr/ a complete line of CAD programs for electromechanical and thermal engineering.
Commercial
No
-> CollabCAD http://www.collabcad.com/ is a Java 2 based distributed 2D&3D CAD/CAM and CAE software system being developed by the Computer Aided Design Group of National Informatics Centre, the IT Support professionals from India.
proprietary
beta is free
No
-> CYCAS http://www.cycas.de is an architectural CAD software for drafting and design in 2 + 3 dimensions.
Commercial
limited free version
No
RPM,
DEB
-> Dr. Geo http://www.ofset.org/drgeo/ is a GTK interactive geometry software. It allows one to create geometric figure plus the interactive manipulation of such figure in respect with their geometric constraints.
GPL
Yes
-> Fandango http://www.soffernet.com/jaime/fandango/ Scripted 3D CAD engine. Fandango is planned to be a full featured CAD program. It has a C++ core extensible by scripts. It still doesn't do much CAD stuff. Currently the memory core for entity management is ready, scripting works wonderfully thanks to the ease of embedding and extending of Python, and the keyboard and mouse control are half implemented.
GPL
Yes
DEB
-> freeCAD http://askoh.com/freecad/ is a basic 3D CAD with advanced Motion Simulation capabilities. It is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D CAD and Motion Simulation for free before using more sophisticated packages. Educators, students and new engineers will find it ideal for the teaching and learning of geometry, kinematics, dynamics, vibrations, mechanisms, linkages, cams, machine design and physics. The program runs on Windows, Macintosh PPC, Linux PC and other Unix's. Assembly data are unchanged across platforms. StCAD Framework required.
Freeware
-> Freedom*Of*Choice*CAD (LinuxCAD) http://www.softwareforge.com/linux.html is advertised as a full featured Computer Aided Design System which has typical CAD package architecture. Before purchsing please read LinuxCAD Impressions a LinuxCAD review, and Why I don't like LinuxCAD an article concerning SoftwareForge/LinuxCAD's usenet policy.
Commercial
No
-> FREEdraft http://freeengineer.org/FREEdraft.html a simple 2D mechanical cad system. It is not really ready to public use yet.
GPL
Yes
None
-> gCAD http://gaztelan.bi.ehu.es/~inigo/gcad/ a simple 2D CAD program for the GNOME desktop environment. It is still in its early development stage.
GPL
Yes
None
-> gCAD3D http://www.cadcam.co.at/freiter/gCAD3D.htm powerfull 3D - CADCAM - software for Linux with many interfaces (IGES, STEP, DXF, VRLM, etc.)
Freeware
Yes
None
-> GNU-CAD http://gnu-cad.sourceforge.net/ the goal is to create a professional, but open-source CAD Package for linux/unix systems. The system will eventually include a plugin interface as well as scripting capability, possibly through pearl, bash or other language. Development Status: Planning
GPL
Not yet
-> gnu-cad-cam http://gnu-cad-cam.sourceforge.net/ will be a gnu gpled integrated cad/cam package. It will support hexapod machines, and conventional cnc machines.
GPL
Not yet
-> GraphiteOne http://www.graphiteone-cad.com is a modular 2D/3D CAD system designed for mechanical construction based on Python.
Free Personal Licence
and commercial
RPM
-> GtkCAD http://sourceforge.net/projects/gtkcad/ aims at developing a modular, full featured, modern CAD/CAE/CAM system for GNU/Linux. It will take advantage of parallel processing as appropiate. It will depend on the free software libraries GTK+,and Mesa3D. In stage of planning
GPL
Not yet
-> ICAADS CAD Systems http://www.icaads.com/ a set of high-end software for CAD and AEC applications.
Commercial
No
-> IDOL http://balder.prohosting.com/~projidol/ is a project to create a 3D CAD software for GNU/Linux based on OpenGL and QT. Very early stage of development.
GPL
Yes
-> JCad http://javacad.sourceforge.net/ is a smart 2D CAD application written completely in Java. It uses the AutoCAD DXF, which is the most widely-used 2D CAD format, as its native format.
GPL
Yes
jar
-> LeoCAD http://leocad.gerf.org/ a CAD application that uses plastic building bricks similar to those found in many toys. This is the Linux port of the original MS Windows version, it uses OpenGL for the graphics and allows the creation of very large/complex models with a library of over 1300 different parts.
GPL
Yes
-> lignumCAD http://sourceforge.net/projects/lignumcad/ will be a parametric solid modeling tool oriented towards the design of furniture.Development Status: Planning
GPL
Not yet
-> ME10 http://www.cocreate.com/ a 2D professional, and fully featured drafting and design package. ME10's parts concept simplifies the design and modification of assemblies through a hierarchical parts structure. A parts structure editor helps maintain control even in the most complex assembly structures.
Commercial
No
-> Medusa 4 New! http://www.cad-schroer.com/medusa.php?land=com&scr=1.1 is a modern multi-platform-ready design automation, state-of-the art design tools, 2D to 3D and concurrent engineering capabilities. Free Medusa 4 Personal version with (renewable) 6-months node-locked license.
Commercial, Free Personal version
No
-> MicroStation 95 http://www.bentley.com/products/microstation95/ professional software for enterprise-scale engineering projects. It sets the stage for further software leadership in building/design and plant engineering, geoengineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering
Commercial,
+academic use
No
-> oCADis http://www.nocrew.org/software/ocadis/ is a 2D CAD system for Linux. It has all the basic drawing objects implemented: line, arc, circle and more. It supports HPGL (export), DXF (import and export), PostScript output.
GPL
Yes
None
-> OCTREE http://www.octree.de/ a complete drawing, modelling, and visualisation package focused on architecture.
Free for Non-
Commercial Use
No
-> Piglet http://www.omnisterra.com/walker/linux/piglet/intro.htm Piglet is a 2-D engineering drawing editor that supports hierarchical object description. It is inspired by Hewlett-Packard's proprietary HP PIGLET (Personal Interactive Graphic Layout EdiTor).
???
Yes
-> PowerCAD http://PowerCAD.sourceforge.net/ a project to develop a fully functional 3D-CAD application for Linux/BSD. Currently in stage of planning.
GPL
Not yet
-> Pro/ENGINEER http://www.ptc.com/ PTC ported the mechanical CAD system Pro/E Wildfire to Linux.
Commercial
No
-> PythonCAD http://www.pythoncad.org/ PythonCAD is a CAD package written in Python. The PythonCAD project aims to produce a scriptable, open-source, easy to use CAD package for Linux.
GPL
Yes
-> QCad http://www.ribbonsoft.com/qcad.html a very powerful and easy to use CAD program for Linux. It uses DXF as its standard file format and it offers support for HPGL. While other CAD packages get complicated to use and unclear, QCad stays comfortable and even an absolute begginner can create professional drawings with a minimum of effort.
GPL
Yes
-> QS Cad http://sourceforge.net/projects/qscad/ Pure Tcl/Tk EDA Package. Schematic capture through to PCB layout. Has Part editor as well as editor for Schematic and PCB Decals. Development Status: Beta
GPL
Not yet
-> SagCAD http://sagcad.sourceforge.jp/ SagCAD aims to be an easy to use 2D CAD/CAM System with .dxf import/export, Ellipse, Polyline, SPLINE, BSPLINE, possibility to glue external programs via shell commands, CAM module (generation of ISO NC-Data), import of NC files etc. Status: Beta
GPL
Yes
RPM
-> Sailcut CAD http://sailcut.sourceforge.net/ is a sail design and plotting software. It allows you to design and visualise your own sail and compute the accurate development of all panels in flat sheets.
GPL
Yes
DEB
-> SISCAD-P ftp://tsx-11.mit.edu/pub/linux/packages/cada new innovative 2D-CAD system or engineers. Development seems to be stopped.
Commercial
??
->
-> SynDEx http://www-rocq.inria.fr/syndex/ is a system level CAD software, supporting the "Algorithm Architecture Adequation" (AAA) methodology, for rapid prototyping and optimizing the implementation of real-time embedded applications on multicomponent architectures.
free for personal use
No
-> Synergy http://www.webersys.com/linuxsynergy.htm Weber Systems, Inc. announced recently that its Synergy CAD/CAM software is now available for the Linux O/S.
Commercial
Free 30 day trial
No
RPM,
tar.gz
-> ThanCAD http://thancad.sourceforge.net/ is a 2dimensional cad, with raster inclusion capability and emphasis in engineering. It is being written in Python and since it uses the wxPython library, it will hopefully be platform independent! It will also be easy to translate it to various languages. ThanCad is still in very early state.
GPL
Yes
-> TomCAD is now GraphiteOne.
-> VariCAD http://www.varicad.com a mechanical engineering CAD system. It includes functions for 3D modeling, 2D drawing, editing, transformations, working with user defined objects, block, group and symbol creating capabilities. The whole system is very customizable and widely open. Free VariCAD Viewer now available. Take a look at our VariCAD section!
Commercial (demo
version available)
No
RPM
DEB
-> Varimetrix http://www.varimetrix.com/ a suite of CAD/CAM/CAE software modules for the design and manufacture of complex mechanical components and assemblies.
Commercial
No
-> VARKON http://www.tech.oru.se/cad/varkon/ a completely open general purpose interactive modeling system but also a programming language, an object oriented database, a sculptured surface modeler, fully parametric in 2D and 3D. It can even be used as a 2D drafting system when this is needed. It is not intended for the average end user but rather for those who wish to develop CAD related functionality of their own.
GPL
Yes
gzipped
tar file
-> xSpace http://xspace.sourceforge.net/ CAD Software in a very early stage of development. Sourcforge.net project page: http://sourceforge.net/projects/xspace/
GPL
Yes
No
-> XTrkCad http://www.sillub.com/ a computer aided layout design program for model railroaders layouts.
Commercial (Free
Trial Available)
No
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