FreeCAD vs ViaCAD 17 2D/3D
| FreeCAD | ViaCAD 17 2D/3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | hybrid |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Windows, macOS |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | DXF/DWG, STL, SVG, 3MF, VRML 2.0, OBJ, Adobe Illustrator, PDF, SketchUp, Collada DAE, ACIS SAT/SAB |
| Platform access | desktop | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Render engine | external | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE | |
| Assembly design | No | |
| Sheet-metal tools | No | |
| Surface modeling | Yes |
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