Dune 3D

Spec sheet

Purpose

Dune 3D is a parametric 3D CAD application.Read 11 Oct 2026 · dune3d.org

Platforms

The official site says Dune 3D runs on Linux and Windows; the installation guide describes Windows and Linux stable-release options.Read 11 Oct 2026 · dune3d.org

Free plan

YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · dune3d.org

Support

The project directs users with questions to its Matrix room or GitHub Discussions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.dune3d.org

License

The GitHub repository lists Dune 3D under the GPL-3.0 license.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

3D modeling

Sketches can be used to create 3D objects with extrusion, lathe, revolution, loft, and pipe groups.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.dune3d.org

Development builds

The development version may occasionally break, and the documentation recommends it for access to the latest features and bug fixes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.dune3d.org

DXF import

Dune 3D imports DXF files into workplanes that have an active workplane.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.dune3d.org

Exports

It exports 3D models as STL or STEP, 2D paths as SVG or DXF, and projections; exporting DXF paths from multiple groups is not supported yet.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.dune3d.org

File import and export

Import: STEP, DXF; export: STEP, STL, SVG, DXFRead 19 Sep 2026 · dune3d.org

Input devices

It supports touchpad and trackpoint zooming and panning, touchscreen pinch-to-zoom, and 3D input devices via libspnav.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.dune3d.org

Intended use

The maker says the primary use case was designing 3D-printed enclosures for electronics projects.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Measurements

Distance and angular constraints can also be used as measurements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.dune3d.org

Modeling method

parametricRead 19 Sep 2026 · dune3d.org

Sketching

It supports sketching and constraining in both 2D and 3D, with over 20 constraints for 2D designs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.dune3d.org

STEP import

Imported STEP models can serve as references, and their shapes can be included in sketch groups’ solid models for modification.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.dune3d.org

Supported platforms

Linux, WindowsRead 19 Sep 2026 · dune3d.org

Windows support limit

Only Windows versions in active support are supported, and bugs specific to older versions will not be fixed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.dune3d.org

Plans and prices

Every Dune 3D plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• 3D CAD Software#59 of 797.5
• 3D modeling software#113 of 1477.6