SolveSpace

Spec sheet

What it does

SolveSpace is a free GPLv3 parametric 2D/3D CAD tool.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Free plan

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · solvespace.com

Integrations

The site describes exporting files for third-party CAM software and use of 3Dconnexion six-degree-of-freedom controllers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Support

The maker directs questions to its user forum and bug reports or feature requests to its issue tracker.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

2D drawings

It can export 2D parts as DXF, PDF, and SVG, and use 3D assembly to verify fit.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

3D modeling

It creates 3D parts with extrudes, revolves, helixes, and Boolean operations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

3D print export

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · solvespace.com

3D printing and CAM

It exports STL or other triangle meshes for 3D printers, and exports vector art or STEP/STL for CAM software.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Assemblies

Parts can be linked into parametric associative assemblies, where changes to parts propagate automatically.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Browser availability and limits

An experimental browser version is available, but the maker says it has a speed penalty, remaining bugs, and issues not found in desktop targets.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Constraints

It supports geometric constraints and dimensions in 2D projections and 3D, with metric or inch units and arithmetic expressions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Exports

Export formats include DXF, EPS, PDF, SVG, HPGL, STEP, G code, STL, and Wavefront OBJ.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Library licensing limit

The constraint-solver library is available with source, but GPLv3 generally forbids linking it with proprietary software; commercial licensing inquiries are invited.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Mechanism design

Its constraint solver can simulate planar or spatial linkages with pin, ball, or slide joints.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Offline/self-host option

The web version has no network dependencies after loading, and the maker says users can build and host their own copy as static web content.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Parametric modeling

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · solvespace.com

Platform access

bothRead 21 Sep 2026 · solvespace.com

Render engine

built-inRead 21 Sep 2026 · solvespace.com

Sketching

Sketch entities include lines, circles, arcs, Bezier segments, interpolating splines, and TrueType text.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Supported desktop platforms

The listed stable 3.2 build supports Windows Vista–11, Linux, and Mac; Linux users can also build from source or install via a package manager or Snap Store.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solvespace.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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