Solid Edge Alternatives for Mac

FreeCAD

FreeCAD is a general purpose parametric 3D CAD modeler. The development is completely Open Source (LGPL License). FreeCAD is aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits in a wider range of uses around engineering, such as architecture or other engineering specialties. FreeCAD features tools similar to Catia, SolidWorks or Solid Edge, and therefore also falls into the category of MCAD, PLM, CAx and CAE.

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux

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LibreCAD

LibreCAD (originally QCad then CADuntu) is an open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux. It is based on Qt, which is a leading cross-platform application and UI development framework. LibreCAD can read DWG files (and others) as of the latest Nightly build. It writes DXF files, but can also export SVG, JPG, PNG, PDF and other files.

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux PortableApps.com

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Autodesk AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a software application for both 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting — available since 1982 as a desktop application and since 2010 as a mobile web- and cloud-based app, currently marketed as Autocad 360. AutoCAD is used across a range of industries, including architects, project managers and engineers, among other professions. AutoCAD's DWG file format has been widely adopted.

• Just saying that they are both CAD software doesn't mean a lot. AutoCAD and Solid Edge are completely different (parametric CAD vs traditional CAD) and a more appropriate alternative would be something like (Autodesk) Inventor. Guest • Mar 2016 • 4 agrees and 0 disagrees Disagree   Agree

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SolveSpace

SolveSpace is an Open Source 2D and 3D CAD (computer-aided design) program. It is a constraint-based parametric modeler with simple mechanical simulation capabilities. It is developed by Jonathan Westhues.

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux

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Autodesk 123D Design

123D Design is a free, powerful, yet simple 3D creation and editing tool which supports many new 3D printers.

• Discontinued Autodesk has discontinued their line of 123D apps and has consolidated features and workflow into Tinkercad, Fusion 360, and ReMake. Blog post: http://blog.123dapp.com/2016/12/important-news-about-the-next-chapter

Free Personal Mac Windows iPad

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MakerSCAD

Powerfull 3D design tool for 3D printing, virtual reality and game engine. Exports to STL, OBJ, and HTML5 3D websites.

Freemium $ $ $ Open Source Mac Windows Linux Web Chrome OS

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Punch! ViaCAD Pro

Product and Packaging design | Furniture and cabinet design DIY manufacturing create precision models and export to CNC machines. Use more sophisticated editing to compliment rendering and animation packages. Prototyping with 3D printers | 2D drafting, diagraming and schematic drawings Marketing images for designs with photorealistic rendering Includes 19 file formats to share your designs. Compatible with AutoCAD® 2013 DXF/DWG Includes STL export for 3D Printing

Commercial Mac Windows

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Punch! ViaCAD 2D/3D

Software provides a seamless marriage of 2D and 3D to help you take your sketched ideas to 3D realism.

Commercial Mac Windows

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SelfCAD

SelfCAD is a browser-based 3D CAD/CAM software designed from ground up for the 3D printing community. It includes a CURA based slicer with preset settings for most commonly used 3D printers and materials. It includes a 25,000+ library of guaranteed printable objects through its MyMiniFactory partnership. Its complete suite includes hard and soft modeling with advanced objects and image generators.

Commercial $ $ $ Mac Linux Web Chrome OS

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SwordSoft Layout

SwordSoft Layout is an desktop application that makes it very easy for you to create, preview, and manage mockups of your website, mobile application or desktop application. With so many UI elements to choose from, you can design anything. Some key features include: clean and clear interface, unlimited page size

Commercial Mac Windows

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MacDraft

MacDraft Professional, powerful 2D CAD, drafting, technical illustration, architectural drawing and more in one easy-to-use, CAD software package

Commercial $ $ $ Mac

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