Your question: Can FreeCAD Open Inventor files?

What file types can FreeCAD open?

Besides FreeCAD’s own file format, files can be exported and imported in DXF, SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), STEP, IGES, STL (STereoLithography), OBJ (Wavefront), DAE (Collada), SCAD (OpenSCAD), IV (Inventor) and IFC.

Is FreeCAD like inventor?

FreeCAD’s workflow was a bit different than both. Inventor is quite rigid but the logic is easy to grasp. Fusion’s timeline and all in 1 assembly it a little difficult to get used to after using inventor for many years.

How do I upload to FreeCAD?

Usage

1. Set up the Import Export Preferences in the Preferences Editor.
2. Go to the menu Part → Import CAD.
3. Select the file to be imported.

Can FreeCAD open IGS files?

We use FreeCAD is to import the IGES into FreeCAD, then save it as STEP and make any (usually minor) modifications to the STEP model for further use.

Does Google have a FreeCAD program?

SketchUp was originally developed by Google and was one of the greatest free CAD packages ever put on the market. In 2012, Google sold the product to Trimble. Trimble has enhanced it and developed it further and now offers a slew of related products.

Is FreeCAD similar to Solidworks?

FreeCAD. FreeCAD is one of the most popular alternatives to Solidworks. It is open-source parametric software with a great community working on improving its features and helping other users. This CAD software gives you the most popular 3D modeling tools such as booleans, extrude, etc.

Can FreeCAD open a STL file?

Import an STL file into FreeCAD



FreeCAD can open STL, OBJ, and AST mesh files. In the dropdown select the Part workbench, In the Model window select the imported mesh, In the menu select Part > Create shape from mesh…

How do I open OBJ files in FreeCAD?

For importing a STL or OBJ file into FreeCAD, create a new FreeCAD document und choose File → Import from the top menu.