#FreeCAD 1.1 comes with streamlined way of creating continuous dimensions in the Draft Workbench. This quick tip shows how to create such dimensions: youtu.be/0SNwOnspN7Y #OpenSource #FCBLounge #drafting

New to FreeCAD? This in-depth tutorial models a real bike stem from scratch and covers the errors you'll actually run into. Experienced users will pick up a few tricks too. youtube.com/watch?v=KmtqNaGPiiQ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #3DPrinting #PartDesign #CAM #CNC #Bike #FOSS

A new version of Open Cascade Technology (OCCT) 8.0 has been released. This geometric kernel forms the backbone of several projects such as #FreeCAD, #IfcOpenShell, or #KiCAD. The release announcement is here: occt3d.com/occt3d-open-... #OpenCascade #OCCT3D #OCCT #OpenSource

55 PRs merged this week. FreeCAD no longer wastes 2% CPU when idle, read-only documents are now visible in the tree, plus CAM gets auto tag placement and Sketcher input handling improvements. blog.freecad.org/2026/05/06/wip-wednesday-6-may-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

This video shows how the Split tool from the draft workbench works in #FreeCAD: youtu.be/AIq6fyiH8lk #FCBLounge #OpenSourec #drafting

Thanks to @freecad.org and @prusa3d.com, my 10-year-old son designed and built a replacement part for an old, broken toy car. All in under half an hour (I helped by taking the measurements). Many thanks to the entire open-source software and hardware community. You make amazing things possible!

This video explains how to use #BonsaiBIM to add #georeferencing data to an IFC project. youtu.be/DwxcOTUyGRI #OpenSource #openBIM #BIM #SPBProduction #IFC

📌 Οur friends at @freecad.org are launching the first-ever community design contest, in partnership with @labcrafter.co.uk. The 2026 Contest focuses on #OpenScience hardware, inviting participants to design an open hardware pinch valve. Find out more at: blog.freecad.org/2026/05/01/f...

Good news for #OpenSource in the #AEC industry: two #IfcOpenShell projects have been accepted for Google Summer of Code 2026. You can read more about them in the blog post: ko-fi.com/post/Two-Ifc... #gsoc #BonsaiBIM

5 projects under the #FreeCAD umbrella have been accepted to Google Summer of Code 2026. Read more about these project in the blog post: ko-fi.com/post/FreeCAD...

FreeCAD GSoC 2026 projects are in! 3D parametric sketching, a revamped TechDraw annotation workflow, Robot workbench revival, BIM data dictionary & multibody dynamics viz (Assembly + FEM). blog.freecad.org/2026/05/02/gsoc2026-projects-announced/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #MbD #BIM #robot #GSoC

It is a bit more that one month since #FreeCAD 1.1 was released and the data from the Telemetry opt-in addon shows that over 64% of users have already been using the new version. It's good to see such rapid adoption. More data from the addon are here: www.freecad.org/telemetry #OpenSource #CAD

FreeCAD design contest! Design an open hardware pinch valve for the open science community. Cash prizes: $500, $250 and $100. Share the post and enter now! blog.freecad.org/2026/05/01/freecad-community-design-contest-2026-open-science/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #OpenHardware #Design #Contest

The new tutorial explains how to create and work with section line symbols in #FreeCAD #BIM: youtu.be/Pywpi2mjzZc #FCBLounge #OpenSource

This #BonsaiBIM tutorial is continuation of the last video. It show how to create joints between walls, how to unjoin walls and most importantly how to set up walls so that their layers protrude each other in a desired way. youtu.be/rSHAf7GBsUE #OpenSource #BIM #IFC #nativeIFC #SPBProduction

FreeCAD 2025 Annual Report is out: strong growth across development, funding, and community efforts. For 2026, the focus shifts to stability, documentation, infrastructure, and sustained contributor support. Read more: blog.freecad.org/2026/04/24/2... #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD #FPA #FOSS

This #FreeCAD #BIM tutorial explains how to setup architectural grid. It also shows how to work with the grid on sheets. youtu.be/T_EvMReliNw #FCBLounge #OpenSourec #AEC

Figurines of U-boat sailors - from photo to virtual model to 3D print. Shared by Heiko in the #FreeCAD forum: forum.freecad.org/viewtopic.ph...

This is the last video from the series about arrays in #FreeCAD. It shows how the Point Array works in the Draft Workbench. youtu.be/J5A_ifaM4xg #FCBLounge #OpenSource #CAD

This video explains how to setup wall layers of composite walls in #BonsaiBIM. As Bonsai is #nativeIFC authoring tool, IfcMaterialLayerSet us used. youtu.be/9-mkwEI3m8M #OpenSource #SPBProduction #IFC #openBIM

This video demonstrates the usage of Path Array tool form the #FreeCAD Draft Workbench: youtu.be/1shD6UMPbos #FCBLounge #OpenSource #CAD

XDA - Article "FreeCAD's learning curve made me quit once, but now I trust it more than any subscription CAD tool"... www.xda-developers.com/freecads-lea... ========================== #librecanada #linux #opensource

This video show a new feature from #BonsaiBIM 0.8.5 - new UI gizmos for parametric objects editing: youtu.be/2DNUt3iOkJM #OpenSource #SPBProdcution #bonsai #bim #blender

#BonsaiBIM 0.8.5 has been released! 32 developers contributed to this release, which is mostly focused on backend work, but it still comes with many new features and bug fixes. You can read about them in the release notes: community.osarch.org/discussion/c... #OpenSource #BIM #OpenBIM #IfcOpenShell

This video explains how the Draft Circular Array works in #FreeCAD: youtu.be/GDjC0bnVNW0 #CAD #OpenSource #FCBLounge

FreeCAD 1.1.1 is out: a fast follow-up to 1.1.0 with many small fixes to improve day-to-day use. Download it from the release page and check the changelog: blog.freecad.org/2026/04/15/f... #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD

#FCBLounge 2D Architecture Objects Library for #FreeCAD is a free library of AEC objects, which can be used in 2D drafting projects and also 3D #BIM projects. Watch the overview video here: youtu.be/cb1xIr5qpj8 The library is available for download here: ko-fi.com/s/bbdfeaf26a #OpenSource #AEC

FreeCAD Blog - Article "The bug bounty program has been renewed"... blog.freecad.org/2026/03/21/t... ========================== #librecanada #linux #opensource

#FreeCAD Project Association bug bounty program has been renewed for 2026. This means that developer who fixes 5 bugs from the #FreeCAD issue tracker can claim €500 reward. You can read the announcement on FreeCAD blog: blog.freecad.org/2026/03/21/t... #OpenSource #bounty #CAD

#Design-Web is a 2D CAD free #OpenSource application that runs in your browser. This video is a short overview of the application, which creates and edits #DXF files: youtu.be/4c1xSt6pPEY You can access the application here: www.design-web.uk #CAD #SPBProduction

This video talks about some of the developers who contributed to #FreeCAD 1.1 release: youtu.be/Gsoj-OADtLU #OpenSource

Q1 2026 grants selected: funding covers website docs overhaul, Assembly & Sketcher development, CAM kernel upgrade, new ISO symbols in TechDraw, and Lens platform improvements. Your donations will enable more in the future! blog.freecad.org/2026/04/06/q... #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD #Grants #FOSS

#Design is a 2D #CAD for #Linux and new version 50 alpha has been released recently. This video covers new features which were added in this release: youtu.be/4n1dhoEF-h8 #OpenSource #dxf #GNOME

This video covers Spreadsheet Workbench improvements in the latest #FreeCAD 1.1 release: youtu.be/3WHrAh3_GgA #OpenSource #CAD #FCBLounge

Turns out FreeCAD literally is rocket science. The Rocket Workbench + CfdOF are being used to analyse rocket stability and drag with CFD. Read the story: blog.freecad.org/2026/04/03/freecad-it-is-rocket-science/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #Rocket #Rocketry

This video covers some of the new features of the #TechDraw workbench from the #FreeCAD 1.1 release: youtu.be/2-NtCw9W9yE #cad #OpenSource #FCBLounge

It looks great 😃👍🏻

153 PRs merged this week! Sketcher gets grid on by default, NaviCube now rotates and centers on double-click, plus a ton of CAM fixes. blog.freecad.org/2026/04/01/wip-wednesday-1-april-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

This video covers new features of native #IFC authoring in recently released #FreeCAD 1.1. Note that native IFC functionality is still work in progress: youtu.be/tLyc84Xq4wQ #OpenSource #FCBLounge #BIM #openBIM

New #freeCAD 1.1 course released! First lesson of the FreeCAd Beginners course from Zero to 3D print released on youtube. Not just using FreeCAD but the slicer as well! youtu.be/S2ySQaKKiHA #makeanything #3dprinting #CAD

Two major releases for @kicad.org and FreeCAD in the last weeks. The new versions offer manynnew improvements! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrsP... #FreeCAD #KiCAD #OpenSource #FOSS #CAD

This video covers new features of the #BIM Workbench in #FreeCAD 1.1, which was released last week: youtu.be/gm0OMg13ELs #OpenSource #FCBLounge #bim #openBIM

Help the development of FreeCAD by installing the optional Telemetry addon via the Addon Manager. If gives developers insights on how the app is used by collecting anonymous data with respect for your privacy (GDPR-compliant). See the data: www.freecad.org/telemetry.php #FreeCAD #OpenSource #FOSS

A great study using FreeCAD Rocket Workbench and CfdOF workbenches. Comparing predictions to reality! #FreeCAD www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgRg...

To get an overview of new #Draft Workbench features in #FreeCAD 1.1. release, you can watch this video: youtu.be/olzwevEI7os #FCBLounge #cad #OpenSource

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