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  <project_license>LGPL-2.1</project_license>
  <metadata_license>CC0-1.0</metadata_license>
  <developer_name>The FreeCAD Team</developer_name>
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  <name>FreeCAD</name>
  <summary>An open source parametric 3D CAD modeler</summary>
  <description>
    <p>
      FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler built to help you design real-world objects of
      any size. With parametric modeling, you can easily modify your designs by adjusting parameters
      in the model history. FreeCAD is suitable for a wide range of uses, from product design and
      mechanical engineering to architecture and 3D printing.
    </p>
    <p>
      The software allows you to create constrained 2D sketches, which can be used as the basis for more
      complex 3D models. It includes tools to adjust dimensions, extract design details, and produce
      production-ready technical drawings. FreeCAD is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and
      supports various file formats like STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, and more, making it easy to
      fit into existing workflows. It also supports customization through Python scripting for those
      who want to automate tasks or develop custom features.
    </p>
    <p>
      FreeCAD offers several specialized workbenches, including tools for Finite Element Analysis
      (FEA), Building Information Modeling (BIM), CAM / CNC and robot movement simulation. You can expand its
      capabilities with add-ons, plugins, and macros created by the FreeCAD community, which can be
      installed directly from the application. This flexibility makes it a practical choice for both
      professionals and hobbyists.
    </p>
  </description>
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      <caption>Part Design</caption>
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    <screenshot>
      <caption>Assembly</caption>
      <image>https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/main/.github/images/assembly.png</image>
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    <screenshot>
      <caption>BIM</caption>
      <image>https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/main/.github/images/bim.png</image>
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    <screenshot>
      <caption>FEM</caption>
      <image>https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/main/.github/images/fem.png</image>
    </screenshot>
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    <keyword>architecture</keyword>
	<keyword>assembly</keyword>
	<keyword>part</keyword>
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  <url type="homepage">https://www.freecad.org/</url>
  <url type="bugtracker">https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/issues</url>
  <url type="faq">https://wiki.freecad.org/Frequently_asked_questions</url>
  <url type="help">https://wiki.freecad.org/User_hub</url>
  <url type="donation">https://www.freecad.org/sponsor.php</url>
  <url type="translate">https://crowdin.com/project/freecad</url>
  <url type="vcs-browser">https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD</url>
  <url type="contribute">https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md</url>
  <update_contact>yorik_AT_uncreated.net</update_contact>
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  <releases>
    <release version="1.1.0" date="2026-07-31"/>
  </releases>
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