This video tutorial shows how to attach and work with external references in Open CAD Studio. External references are DWG files linked into you main DWG file. youtu.be/MAsZAOtkIpM Open CAD Studio is a free open source native DWG authoring tool. #OpenCADStudio #CAD #SPBProduction #OpenSource
How to Use External References (XREF) in Open CAD Studio | XATTACH Tutorial
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Open CAD Studio 0.9.2 comes with a big improvement: an upgraded print setup, with all the settings you need. Check out this free open source DWG authoring tool here: open-aec.com/open-cad-stu... #OpenCADStudio #OpenSource #CAD #DWG
51 PRs merged this week. Sketcher Rotate tool gets a symmetric mode, BIM users can now edit baseless walls without switching workbenches, plus fixes to Polyline snapping and boolean placement. blog.freecad.org/2026/07/29/wip-wednesday-29-july-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
WIP Wednesday, 29 July 2026
This week in FreeCAD development: Sketcher maxwxyz added statusbar hints to pattern tools (PR#31536) and increased the contrast of the default face color (PR#31369). PaddleStroke fixed the Polyline…
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Open CAD Studio is a free open source #DWG authoring tool. It supports working with blocks. You can create, insert and edit blocks. Watch this tutorial to learn how to do this: youtu.be/Kc8mnLkS3gM #OpenCADStudio #OpenSource #SPBProduction
Working with Blocks in Open CAD Studio
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#FreeCAD 1.1.3 has been released only few days after the 1.1.2 version. An annoying bug slipped into the 1.1.2 release, so the FreeCAD team decided to release an updated version. You can download the new version here: www.freecad.org/downloads.php #CAD #OpenSource #BIM
An unpleasant piece of news: Yorik van Havre, maintainer of #FreeCAD Draft and BIM workbenches, is stepping down as a maintainer of FreeCAD after almost 20 years contributing to the project. You can read Yorik's announcement here: forum.freecad.org/viewtopic.ph...
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FreeCAD 1.1.3 is out, quick follow up to 1.1.2 with a patch we forgot to backport. Fixes the repeated version update warning when saving files. No security risks or crashes, just an annoying popup gone. blog.freecad.org/2026/07/25/freecad-1-1-3-released/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource
FreeCAD 1.1.3 released
Hot on the heels of v1.1.2, FreeCAD 1.1.3 is out to include a patch we forgot backporting. The new version includes a fix for repeated version update warnings when saving files. There are no securi…
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#FreeCAD 1.1.2 point release is now available for download. This release brings 79 security and bug fixes to users. It is recommended to upgrade if you are on FreeCAD 1.1.1 version. Release notes: github.com/FreeCAD/Free... Download: www.freecad.org/downloads.php #CAD #OpenSource #BIM
New quick into for the Cables Workbench! Three examples covering terminal strips, routing cables inside walls, and connecting cables to a base plate. Also covers connectors, cable boxes, custom colors and wire labeling. youtube.com/watch?v=dDczqREjm0Q #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Addon #Cables
FreeCAD Cables Workbench - Quick cable creation
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This video demonstrates the Object Snap functionality in Open CAD Studio. This functionality enables snapping to existing geometry. All available snap targets are shown in the video. Watch the video: youtu.be/bHwKKOdBtCQ #SPBProduction #OpenCADStudio #dwg #OpenSource #CAD
Open CAD Studio: Object Snap Explained
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This video covers installation process of Open CAD Studio, a free open source #DWG authoring tool. The video is less than 2 minutes long and covers the downloading, installation and running the application with DWG file created. youtu.be/JRlmIInZRiQ #OpenCADStudio #SPBProduction #CAD
How to Install Open CAD Studio – Free DWG Authoring Tool
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FPA Q2 2026 grants: BIM floor plan editing (Revit/Archicad-style workflow), parametric snapping for the Measure tool, and a real parametric thread feature using OCCT. EUR 7,750 total across three projects. blog.freecad.org/2026/07/04/q2-2026-grants-announced/ #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD #BIM #FOSS
Q2 2026 grants announced
The FPA has voted to approve three grants in the 2026 Q2 wave of the program. BIM Plan Edit and Supporting BIM Workflow Improvements in FreeCAD by @tritao. João Matos will implement a new BIM autho…
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This video is part of the #FreeCAD BIM Structural Project Course, but it can be viewed on its own. It shows recommended setup of FreeCAD for #BIM work after new installation. Watch the video here: youtu.be/XNrfBvQbn74
FreeCAD BIM Structural Project Course Part 2 – User Interface Setup for BIM Work
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We updated our AI policy. Contributors using AI assistance must disclose it in the PR description, take responsibility for the code, and communicate with reviewers themselves, not through a chatbot. blog.freecad.org/2026/06/29/ai-policy-update/ #FreeCAD #OpenSource #LLM #Policy #FOSS #Developers
AI policy update
The FreeCAD developers team recently enhanced the initial AI policy introduced a few months back. The updated policy is now a separate document. It puts people first, covers the concerns over the u…
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Open CAD Studio has a Web version, which can serve as a free online #DWG file viewer. ✅ DWG and DXF file support ✅ No license, no login, just open it in a browser and view your DWG files ✅ No user data is sent to cloud, it all runs locally machine Introductory video : youtu.be/4_glyJFo0qI
Open CAD Studio as a Free DWG File Viewer with No Login Needed
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FreeCAD is switching to CalVer and a fixed release schedule: 3 releases per year, branched on known dates. No more waiting years for the next version. First release: 26.3 in late 2026. blog.freecad.org/2026/06/26/new-freecad-versioning-scheme-and-development-cycle/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource
New FreeCAD versioning scheme and development cycle
FreeCAD is switching to the CalVer scheme for versioning releases and a new development cycle that introduces time-based releases. Here is a quick explainer on why the team is doing that and how th…
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#FreeCAD Draft workbench offers only limited options of setting up linetypes. This tutorial explains how the linetype system works: youtu.be/E7UySaFvWh8 #FCBLounge #OpenSource #CAD #Draft
FreeCAD Draft Linetypes Explained
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Open CAD Studio is a new #DWG authoring software. It is free and #OpenSource. This tutorial shows how to create a 2D drawing of a metallic plate using #OpenCADStudio: youtu.be/uN9zxM7p_fc #CAD #SPBProduction
Create 2D DWG Drawing of a Metallic Plate with Open CAD Studio | Free DWG Editor
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This #FreeCAD #BIM quick tip explains behavior of the Door and the Window tool presets, which might easily confuse new users: youtu.be/gUy8Hf2oe_8 #OpenSource #FCBLounge
FreeCAD BIM Door and Window Tools Confusion Explained
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#FreeCAD will have a new numbering scheme and release schedule starting with the next release this autumn. Next version number will be FreeCAD 26.3. There will be 3 releases each year, so in 2027 these will be 27.1, 27.2, and 27.3. You can read about the new scheme here: github.com/FreeCAD/Free...
#FreeCAD #BIM Structural Project Course has been released in full! It covers creation of a structural project of a small building, including creation of the 3D model and sheets with floor plans and section. Watch the course here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #FCBLounge #AEC #OpenSource #course
Sketcher now applies autoconstraints while dragging points and centers. Constraints can also be renamed now. Plus a busy week for CAM with sorting, array reversal & more. Many bugfixes as well. blog.freecad.org/2026/06/17/wip-wednesday-17-june-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
WIP Wednesday, 17 June 2026
This week in FreeCAD development: Sketcher wwmayer posted the first part of a fix for a crash that occurs when copying constraints (PR#30749, cherry-picked by maxwxyz). Reqrefusion implemented auto…
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The IFC loader is back! The same one as the proof of concept for now, it still needs proper multitasking, progress bar, optimizing, and multiple files support, that's coming next! Also did a bit more work on the default light theme. Slowly taking shape!
CFD simulation of a 34 fin rocket #FreeCADFriday It's a bit old but an interesting project. Part of a Rocket WB feature still under development.
WIP Wednesday: improvements across Draft, Sketcher, Part /Part Design, Assembly, and CAM. Highlights include Draft input hints, smarter Insert Part behavior, CAM toolpath enhancements, plus numerous fixes and updates. blog.freecad.org/2026/06/10/w... #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD #WIPWednesday
WIP Wednesday, 10 June 2026
This week in FreeCAD development: Draft maxwxyz added input hints to the statusbar for the Edit tool and modification tools (PR#30436 and PR#30437). Sketcher wmayer fixed several memory leaks (PR#2…
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56 PRs merged this week! Sketcher got better highlighting and selection, CAM saw major feature work, BIM received numerous fixes, and the Navicube got a usability refresh. Read more: blog.freecad.org/2026/06/03/w... #WIPWednesday #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD
WIP Wednesday, 3 June 2026
This week in FreeCAD development: Sketcher ipatch added face highlighting when using the external projection tool (PR#29826). PaddleStroke fixed the perpendicular autoconstraint (PR#30568) and on-v…
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Viewing your #IFC model in its geographic surroundings is just one click away in #IFClite - a free open source web application. See how easy it is in the video: youtu.be/VMpJbnzB5k0 #SPBProduction #OpenSource #openBIM #BIM
View IFC Project in Geographic Context Using IFClite
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New OSarch landing page has been released: osarch.org It serves news about open source software for AEC industry. #AEC #OSarch #BIM #OpenSource
Did you know that #IfcOpenShell is already 15 years old? You can read to original announcement here: blog.ifcopenshell.org/2011/06/ifco... #IfcOpenShell is a free #OpenSource project designed to manage #IFC data.
New tutorial by MangoJelly: practical Sketcher tricks to speed up FreeCAD workflows. Covers faster selection, constraint handling, moving geometry, cleanup techniques, and other small optimizations that save you some time! www.youtube.com/watch?v=394B... #FreeCAD #CAD #Tutorial #3DPrinting
Simple FreeCAD Sketcher Tricks That Save Hours | Beginners Friendly Tutorial
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