Wall Layers in Bonsai BIM – IFC Material Layer Set in Practice YouTube video by SPB Production

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

FreeCAD's learning curve made me quit once, but now I trust it more than any subscription CAD tool FreeCAD isn’t the flashiest option, and I wouldn’t describe it as the most beginner-friendly path on day one.

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...

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#librecanada #linux #opensource

New Feature in Bonsai BIM 0.8.5: Parametric Gizmo System YouTube video by SPB Production

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

Draft Circular Array Tool in FreeCAD YouTube video by FCB Lounge

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

#CAD #OpenSource #FCBLounge

Great to see the first point release so early. There is no shame in releasing bugfixes often.

FreeCAD 1.1.1 released Hot on the heals of version 1.1.0 we are pleased to announce the release of version 1.1.1. You can check out the release notes and the full change log on the repository, it's fair to say that there…

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

The bug bounty program has been renewed The FreeCAD Project Association has renewed the bug bounty program it launched last year. The budget is once again €5,000.

FreeCAD Blog - Article
"The bug bounty program has been renewed"...

blog.freecad.org/2026/03/21/t...

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#librecanada #linux #opensource

CORRECTION: the reward for 5 fixed bugs is €250.

#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: Free Open Source 2D CAD in Your Browser (No Login Required) YouTube video by SPB Production

#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

People Behind FreeCAD 1.1 Release YouTube video by FCB Lounge

This video talks about some of the developers who contributed to #FreeCAD 1.1 release:

youtu.be/Gsoj-OADtLU

#OpenSource

Q1 2026 grants announced The FPA members have voted for Q1 2026 grants. The following work will be paid for once completed: Websites improvements - Step 2.1: Modernize Doxygen setup and output by @marcuspollio. The existin…

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

What’s New in Design 50 Alpha | 2D CAD for GNOME YouTube video by SPB Production

#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

What’s New in FreeCAD 1.1 Spreadsheet Workbench YouTube video by FCB Lounge

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

#OpenSource #CAD #FCBLounge

Thanks for sharing the video. I'm glad to hear you learned something new from it.

FreeCAD: It IS Rocket Science! In full disclosure the author of this post is involved in model, amateur and high power rocketry so forgive their over excitement! The National Association of Rocketry in the USA has run NARCON a r…

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

What’s New in FreeCAD 1.1 Tech Draw Workbench YouTube video by FCB Lounge

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 😃👍🏻

That is weird, I have not experienced this.

WIP Wednesday, 1 April 2026 WIP Wednesday: dozens of improvements in CAM, improved styling of cosmetic threads in accordance with ISO 6410-1, resetting and cenetering view on a NaviCube double-click, and many more improvements a...

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

What’s New in FreeCAD 1.1 Native IFC Modeling YouTube video by FCB Lounge

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

It is possible. Select: View -> Document Window -> Undocked

Beginners FreeCAD 1.1 for 3D Printing | DAY 1 | From Zero To 3D Print in 3 Days! Welcome to Day 1 of the Total Beginner FreeCAD 1.1 Course for 3D Printing Part of a 3 day course designed to not only to get to grips with FreeCAD 1.1 but also learn 3D printing slicing concepts to…

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

KiCad 10 and FreeCAD 1.1 are substantial YouTube video by Tech Dregs

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

What’s New in FreeCAD 1.1 BIM Workbench YouTube video by FCB Lounge

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

FreeCAD: Your own 3D parametric modeler FreeCAD, the open source 3D parametric modeler

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