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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 21h

Want to learn 2D #CAD without downloading heavy software? This beginner-friendly Open CAD Studio tutorial covers CAD fundamentals while drafting a kitchen sink in your browser. No login, no setup needed. 📺 youtu.be/uflcKu-efoE

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2D CAD Drafting Tutorial for Beginners with Open CAD Studio [Free & No Install]

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Bonsai 0.9.0 has been released! The jump from 0.8 series to 0.9 is due to big #IfcOpenShell rafactor, which grants a new series number. Details in the release notes: community.osarch.org/discussion/c... #OpenSource #BIM #OpenBIM #IfcOpenShell

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This #FreeCAD BIM tutorial shows how to model a floor plan based on a raster image sketch. It shows useful techniques for placing and editing walls, doors, and windows. Watch the video here: youtu.be/65Q_4uSTRPM #OpenSource #FCBLounge

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Tracing Walls from an Image Floor Plan in FreeCAD BIM

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#FreeCAD 1.1.4 has been released. This is a bug fix version release which comes with no new features. Release notes are available here: github.com/FreeCAD/Free... You can download the new version from the official FreeCAD download page: www.freecad.org/downloads.php

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 29/09/2026

FreeCAD 1.1.4 is out, fixing over 30 bugs in the stable v1.1 series. No new features, but notable fixes include a Part segfault on faulty geometry and safeguards against ZipSlip vulnerabilities. Update recommended. blog.freecad.org/2026/09/28/freecad-1-1-4-released/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource

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FreeCAD 1.1.4 released

The FreeCAD development team has just released v1.1.4 that fixes over 30 bugs in the stable v1.1 series. There are no new features in this release (expect those in v26.3 to be released later this y…

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For all #Linux users: Open CAD Studio is now available on #FlatPark, a community-run repository hub for Linux desktop applications packaged using Flatpak. Check it out here: flatpark.org/apps/io.gith... #OpenCADStudio

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LinesCAD @linescad.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The current state of LinesCAD, illustrated! Next thing will be the properties panel

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Open CAD Studio 2026.38 comes with first implementation of parametric modeling tools. Open CAD Studio is a free, open-source native #DWG authoring tool for Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can check it out here: open-aec.com/open-cad-stu... #OpenCADStudio #SPBProdcution

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New items have been added to the #FreeCAD Swag Shop, like this T-shirt. I was a bit surprised that a typical FreeCAD user looks like the young woman in the picture, but that is just a fact. The shop was setup by the FreeCAD Project Association: shop.freecad.org

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 22/09/2026

Use the Facebinder to loft between two parts that have no sketch geometry, like wing sections from an imported airfoil profile. A handy trick for when standard lofting tools don't apply in Part WB. blog.freecad.org/2026/09/21/tutorial-lofting-between-parts-with-facebinders/ #FreeCAD #CAD #Draft

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Tutorial: Lofting between Parts with Facebinders

The Draft Workbench has an interesting tool called Facebinder which can be used to perform actions like lofting or extruding from faces rather than from sketch geometry or wires. Whilst a somewhat …

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Open CAD Studio recently got basic PDF attachment implementation. This video shows how to attach PDF to your DWG file: youtu.be/9pfO5nASAE4 #OpenCADStudio is a free open source native DWG authoring tool available for Windows, Mac and Linux. Check it out here: www.opencadstudio.com

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Open CAD Studio supports 3D modeling too. Open CAD Studio is a free open source native #DWG authoring tool. It is developed under the OpenAEC Foundation umbrella. You can check it out here: open-aec.com/open-cad-stu... #OpenCADStudio #SPBProduction

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This #FreeCAD quick tip shows and improved workflow for placing doors and windows in your #BIM model, which was introduced in FreeCAD 1.1. Check it out here: youtu.be/XFr-zCIfAGM #FCBLounge #OpenSource

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A Trick for Placing Doors & Windows in FreeCAD BIM

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 15/09/2026

New tutorial: model and assemble a fully functional adjustable wrench in FreeCAD. Covers the body, movable jaw, adjusting nut, pin and final assembly step by step. youtube.com/watch?v=ZMfQxYMGT-Y #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #Assembly #Tutorial

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FreeCAD Beginner Tutorial: Modeling & Assembling an Adjustable Wrench

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Open CAD Studio comes with several themes preinstalled. This quick tip shows how to switch the default Dark theme to Light: youtu.be/1lU_OaIwgrM Open CAD Studio is a free open-source native DWG authoring tool available for Windows, Max and Linux. You can get it here: open-aec.com/open-cad-stu...

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Change Theme and Background Color in Open CAD Studio

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Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Work is continuing on our reboot with a 'zone-based' organization. We're transitioning to six active zones - Metal working, Machining, woodworking, digital fabrication, electronics, and Arts. This model (FreeCAD BIM) shows the interim layout.

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 12/09/2026

The official FreeCAD swag store is now open! Tees, hoodies, mugs, water bottles and more, all designs made in FreeCAD. Every purchase includes a small donation to the FPA. shop.freecad.org #FreeCAD #OpenSource #Shop #FOSS #Donation #Merch

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The official shop of The FreeCAD project association. Advertise your favorite open source parametric modeler and look stylish in the process. Each purchase includes a small donation to the FPA.

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 10/09/2026

76 PRs merged this week. TechDraw gets a parametric spreadsheet view, .3mf mesh import support lands, and PartDesign Thickness tool adds a recto verso mode. Plus dozens of Sketcher and CAM fixes. blog.freecad.org/2026/09/09/wip-wednesday-9-september-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

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WIP Wednesday, 9 September 2026

This week in FreeCAD development: Draft Roy-043 fixed an issue where SVG faces were transformed into B-Spline faces rather than planar faces when imported (PR#32410 and PR#32410). He fixed another …

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This article presents an opinion about the future of #FreeCAD #BIM development after Yorik van Havre has stepped down as a maintainer: fcblounge.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 08/09/2026

Spotted on our fediverse: a new Microwave Workbench in development, packed with tools for high frequency design and simulation. Not in the Addon Manager yet, check the repo readme for setup and examples. blog.freecad.org/2026/09/08/spotted-a-new-microwave-workbench/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #EMW

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Spotted: A new Microwave Workbench

Over on our FreeCAD Mastodon account, under our regular #FreeCADFriday hashtag we get to spot all manner of things. Often people post that weeks little 3D printing project, or a small technical dra…

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Open CAD Studio 0.9.8 comes with basic Table implementation, enabling users to work with spreadsheets directly inside the 3D space. Open CAD Studio is a free open source native #DWG authoring application. You can get it at open-aec.com/open-cad-stu... #OpenCADStudio #OpenSource

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#FreeCAD BIM Interior Design Project course by FCB Lounge has been released. It will guide you through creating a bedroom project from scratch to 2D plan and elevation views. You can attend it for free here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #BIM #OpenSource

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 01/09/2026

Sketcher dimension and constraint tools can now reference model edges and vertices directly, no more manual external geometry import first. Fixes a long standing usability issue. Test it in the weekly tomorrow! #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Sketcher

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 02/09/2026

PartDesign gets a parametric Defeaturing command! Removes selected faces and rebuilds a clean solid based - no more manual workarounds for imported geometry cleanup. Quickly edit STEP files or remove features such as tangentially propagated fillets or geometry lumps. #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Inserting DWG blocks is easy in Open CAD Studio. Just use the Block Palette. Open CAD Studio is a free, open-source #DWG editor. It requires no subscription or login. You can check it out at: www.opencadstudio.com #OpenCADStudio #OpenSource #CAD

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Open CAD Studio 0.9.8 got another new feature: non-plotting layers. Check out this free open source #DWG authoring application here: open-aec.com/open-cad-stu... #OpenCADStudio #OpenSource #DXF #CAD

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 30/08/2026

This is a quick reminder that the submission deadline for Q3 2026 grant applications is September 1. If you are interested in improving FreeCAD and its ecosystem, please read more about the program and apply. blog.freecad.org/2026/08/20/q... #FreeCAD #OpenSource #FPA #Grants

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Q3 2026 grant program deadline approaching

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Open CAD Studio got a new logo! Together with the new landing page: www.opencadstudio.com Open CAD Studo is a free, open-source DWG authoring software. #OpenSource #OpenCADStudio #DWG #CAD

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 25/08/2026

FreeCAD wizard h11r officially qualified for the #TooTallToby World Championship of 3D CAD Speedmodeling! Here is his run: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM05... More qualifiers happening this Friday. Any other FreeCAD speedmodelers want to try? www.tootalltoby.com/calendar #FreeCAD #CAD #Speedmodeling

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FreeCAD Speedmodeling Too Tall Toby Practice Model 26-08-07

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 26/08/2026

Reminder: FPA Q3 2026 grant applications close September 1. Got an idea to improve FreeCAD or its ecosystem? Also check out KiConnect 1.0.0, a fresh grant result for direct @kicad.org data exchange. blog.freecad.org/2026/08/20/q3-2026-grant-program-deadline-approaching/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource

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Q3 2026 grant program deadline approaching

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Revision cloud tool has been implemented to Open CAD Studio 0.9.7. Open CAD Studio is a free open source #DWG editor that requires no subscription or login. You can check it out here: open-aec.com/open-cad-stu... #OpenCADStudio #OpenSource

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 19/08/2026

Curious what's coming in 26.3? Chris Hennes gave a talk at the FreeCAD North America Meetup covering the top 20 new features, from text in Sketcher to background recompute improvements. Full video here: blog.freecad.org/2026/08/14/freecad-26-3-top-20-new-features-talk/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource

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FreeCAD 26.3: Top 20 New Features talk

The FreeCAD North America Meetup event happened last weekend and was kindly hosted in the fantastic Knox Makers in Knoxville Tennessee. Over on the FreeCAD Project Association youtube account you c…

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Open CAD Studio 0.9.6 got improved hatch functionality: ✅ Create hatch by selecting internal point ✅ Internal island detection ✅ Create one hatch from several areas #OpenCADStudio is a free #OpenSource #DWG editor. Check it out here: open-aec.com/open-cad-stu...

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Kokos 💠 @lvl3k.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

"#Blender is a free tool that brings industry-level capabilities to everyone" "If Blender has brought you $5 of value, ... consider donating" www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvB4PHbzn0E #FreeCAD is on a similar mission, so don't forget to consider supporting them as well.

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This video contains an explanation of how Polar Tracking functionality works in Open CAD Studio: youtu.be/CvnT_HM0KaI Open CAD Studio is a free, open source #DWG editor. #OpenCADStudio #CAD #OpenSource #SPBProduction

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Polar Tracking in Open CAD Studio

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This #tutorial shows how to use furniture pieces from the #BIM Library to equip bedroom in #FreeCAD. It is part of the whole course, but it can stand on its own showcasing the use of FreeCAD Library. youtu.be/mqg3B8Pz0xU #OpenSource #FCBLounge

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FreeCAD BIM Interior Design Course #5 – Furniture from the BIM Library

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 08/08/2026

FreeCAD North American Meetup 2026 - Version Control for Beginners www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZJs... #FreeCAD #Meetup #VersionControl #FCStd

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FreeCAD North American Meetup 2026 - Version Control for Beginners

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Open CAD Studio version 0.9 comes with 8 localizations. These are: ✅ English ✅ Turkish ✅ Dutch ✅ French ✅ German ✅ Hindi ✅ Russian ✅ Simplified Chinese You can read more about this #OpenSource softwere in the blog post: fcblounge.blogspot.com/2026/08/what... #OpenCADStudio #CAD #DWG

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

📢 Open CAD Studio is looking for a new logo! If you are a designer willing to contribute to this open source project, the doors are open for you. More information is available in the Open CAD Studio logo discussion: github.com/HakanSeven12... #design #OpenCADStudio #OpenSource

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 08/08/2026

In a few minutes sliptonic talks about CAM at the FreeCAD North American Meetup 2026! Tune in live or watch it later. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyMo... #FreeCAD #CAD #CAM #CNC #Makerspace #FOSS #Opensource

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FreeCAD North American Meetup 2026 - Sh*t sliptonic wants to talk about

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This video tutorial shows how to attach and work with external references in Open CAD Studio. External references are DWG files linked into you main DWG file. youtu.be/MAsZAOtkIpM Open CAD Studio is a free open source native DWG authoring tool. #OpenCADStudio #CAD #SPBProduction #OpenSource

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How to Use External References (XREF) in Open CAD Studio | XATTACH Tutorial

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Open CAD Studio 0.9.2 comes with a big improvement: an upgraded print setup, with all the settings you need. Check out this free open source DWG authoring tool here: open-aec.com/open-cad-stu... #OpenCADStudio #OpenSource #CAD #DWG

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 30/07/2026

51 PRs merged this week. Sketcher Rotate tool gets a symmetric mode, BIM users can now edit baseless walls without switching workbenches, plus fixes to Polyline snapping and boolean placement. blog.freecad.org/2026/07/29/wip-wednesday-29-july-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

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WIP Wednesday, 29 July 2026

This week in FreeCAD development: Sketcher maxwxyz added statusbar hints to pattern tools (PR#31536) and increased the contrast of the default face color (PR#31369). PaddleStroke fixed the Polyline…

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Open CAD Studio is a free open source #DWG authoring tool. It supports working with blocks. You can create, insert and edit blocks. Watch this tutorial to learn how to do this: youtu.be/Kc8mnLkS3gM #OpenCADStudio #OpenSource #SPBProduction

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Working with Blocks in Open CAD Studio

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

#FreeCAD 1.1.3 has been released only few days after the 1.1.2 version. An annoying bug slipped into the 1.1.2 release, so the FreeCAD team decided to release an updated version. You can download the new version here: www.freecad.org/downloads.php #CAD #OpenSource #BIM

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Tomas Polak @tomaspolak.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

An unpleasant piece of news: Yorik van Havre, maintainer of #FreeCAD Draft and BIM workbenches, is stepping down as a maintainer of FreeCAD after almost 20 years contributing to the project. You can read Yorik's announcement here: forum.freecad.org/viewtopic.ph...

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 25/07/2026

FreeCAD 1.1.3 is out, quick follow up to 1.1.2 with a patch we forgot to backport. Fixes the repeated version update warning when saving files. No security risks or crashes, just an annoying popup gone. blog.freecad.org/2026/07/25/freecad-1-1-3-released/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource

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FreeCAD 1.1.3 released

Hot on the heels of v1.1.2, FreeCAD 1.1.3 is out to include a patch we forgot backporting. The new version includes a fix for repeated version update warnings when saving files. There are no securi…

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