FreeCAD vs Virtual Steel
| FreeCAD | Virtual Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | direct |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Windows |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | IFC, DXF, AKT, GEO, MBA, SDNF, STP (DSTV), STEP (214), STL, SMR, NC (DSTV), E57, XLS, CSV |
| Platform access | desktop | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Render engine | external | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE |
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