Free CAD/CAM Software Options

gCAD3D - 2D/3D

http://gcad3d.org/

Note: Initially loads as Dutch. Get to English page by selecting British flag in top left corner. Some of the pages of the website will always be Dutch however.

File support:

• Import / Export: Step, Iges, VRML, DXF, SVG

Pros:

• Integrated NC Processor
• In development since 2006, so allot of bugs worked out
• Create and modify wire frame elements
• Create surfaces
• Create simple solid bodies

Cons:

• Cannot create or modify complex solid bodies
• Dutch isn't always translated to English in an easily understandable way

Runs on:

• Windows XP, 7, 8 32 bit
• Linux 32 / 64 bit