Show HN: All of FreeCAD 1.1.3, every workbench and FEM, running in the browser

Category: devtools

Tags: wasm, cad, 3d-modeling, fem, browser-based, webassembly

Score: 8.0/10 (Innovation: 8, Technical: 9, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

freecad-web compiles the full FreeCAD 1.1.3 CAD application, including all workbenches and FEM solvers, to WebAssembly and runs it entirely in the browser. This is a technically impressive feat that brings professional-grade parametric 3D modeling, BIM, and simulation to any modern browser without installation. The project also offers collaborative sessions and server-side document storage, making it a compelling tool for engineers and designers.

Target audience: mechanical engineers, CAD designers, architects, and makers

Repository: https://freecad.virtastic.app/ · Python · LGPL-2.1 · 49 stars

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