3D Modelleren

7 Must-Have Free CAD Programs and Online Tools

Door Rose Barfield 3 min 9 januari 2020
7-Must-Have-Free-CAD-Programs-and-Online-Tools

Here's my list of top 7 free CAD programs and online tools every CAD user should know:

  1. Voronator
  2. MeshConvert.com
  3. BricsCAD Shape
  4. ODA File Converter
  5. Slicer Fusion 360
  6. MeshLab
  7. Free LISP Commands

7 Must-Have Free CAD Programs and Online Tools- voronator 2-1024x520

1 Voronator

Voronator is a free online tool that converts any object into a Voronoi solid. You know, those cool, honeycomb-like structures. Just upload your model, wait a minute and download the 'voronoirized' solid. Export your BricsCAD file to .stl to use this tool. The file produced will be .ply, which brings me to number 2:


7 Must-Have Free CAD Programs and Online Tools- meshconvert-1024x515

2 MeshConvert.com

MeshConvert.com is a handy, free, online tool to converts meshes to .stl, collada, .obj or .ply formats.


7 Must-Have Free CAD Programs and Online Tools- userinterface-1024x575

3 BricsCAD Shape

If you don't already have it, download BricsCAD Shape, it's free for life and fully .dwg compatible. It imports and exports to a large number of formats and is super user-friendly. Start learning BricsCAD Shape.


7 Must-Have Free CAD Programs and Online Tools- oda

4 ODA File Converter

The Open Design Alliance has a free tool to convert .dwg file versions. This tool is based on the same core technology that's inside of BricsCAD. It can also convert .dwg to .dxf, a common format for driving simple machine tools.


7 Must-Have Free CAD Programs and Online Tools- slicer

5 Slicer Fusion 360

Autodesk® Slicer Fusion 360 is free and can be used as a standalone application. It automatically slices 3D models ready for laser cutting or CNC machining. It will also convert 3D solids to low poly, origami-style objects and will even show you animated assembly instructions.


7 Must-Have Free CAD Programs and Online Tools- meshLabs-1024x576

6 MeshLab

MeshLab is an open-source program specifically designed for editing, cleaning, healing, inspecting, rendering, texturing and converting 3D meshes. It also comes with some handy tools to convert point clouds to meshes. Export your BricsCAD models to .stl to be able to import them into MeshLab.


7 Must-Have Free CAD Programs and Online Tools- lee mac programing-1024x519

7 Free LISP Commands

Last on our list of free CAD programs and tools is Lee Mac Programing. Enjoy the convenience of LISP, but don't enjoy writing your own code? Then you're in luck! Head over to Lee Mac Programing, where they have 100s of free LISP codes, ready to download and use in BricsCAD!


Did I miss anything?

What are your favorite free CAD programs and tools? Let me know in the comments below.

19 maart 2024 8 min

What's New in BricsCAD® V24.2

BricsCAD® V24.2 is chock full of new and enhanced features for 2D drafting, 3D modeling, civil, survey, BIM, and mechanical workflows. With this release, the Bricsys team included several new features and improvements to help you accelerate your time to deliverable and provide you with a familiar CAD experience. So, let's dive in and explore what's new in BricsCAD V24.2!

10 maart 2024 6 min

The path to Scan to BIM automation with BricsCAD® BIM V24

The new automation tools included in BricsCAD® BIM V24 make the Scan-to-BIM process easier and more efficient! If you want fast and accurate reality capture of existing objects, these tools will be a great addition to your arsenal. We've added tools like the Point Cloud Classifier, Point Cloud Detect Rooms, Point Cloud Fit Rooms, and Normal Calculation for structured point clouds to help you create digital twins for quantity takeoff, create accurate building plans, and with facility management.

Volg ons op sociale media