QCAD is a 2D CAD application from RibbonSoft GmbH, positioned as an open-source 2D drafting system “for everyone.” It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is suitable for creating architectural floor plans, interior designs, mechanical parts, schematics, and diagrams. The version mentioned in the source text is 3.32, and the source code is licensed under GPLv3.
In terms of feature coverage, QCAD offers a fairly complete set of 2D CAD fundamentals: layers, blocks, 35 CAD fonts, TrueType fonts, metric/imperial units, DXF/DWG import and export, as well as scaled and multi-page printing. For drawing, it provides over 40 construction tools and more than 20 modification tools, covering objects such as points, lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, splines, polylines, text, dimensions, hatches, and raster images. It also includes object snapping, measurement tools, and a library of more than 4,800 CAD parts.
QCAD/CAM adds a CAM module on top of QCAD Professional, targeting CNC milling, engraving, laser, plasma, and waterjet cutting. It can manage tools, create toolpaths with radius compensation and multiple passes, and export machine-readable formats such as G-Code. Its ECMAScript-based output configuration offers a high degree of flexibility. The command-line tools are also powerful, supporting batch conversion and information extraction between DWG/DXF and PDF, SVG, bitmap images, CSV, map tiles, and more.
The source text indicates that QCAD is available as a free download, with its source code licensed under GPLv3. QCAD/CAM offers a free trial, but specific pricing must be checked in the online store; the captured text does not include any amounts. Note that the website’s own materials are subject to separate terms of use that restrict copying, modification, commercial display, and mirroring; these should be distinguished from the software’s open-source license.
The main advantages are cross-platform support, open-source availability, and an interface designed to be intuitive, making it relatively friendly to users with no prior CAD experience. Its DXF/DWG compatibility and batch-processing capabilities are also strong points. Limitations include the lack of information in the source text about multi-user collaboration, cloud sync, review workflows, or 3D modeling. QCAD is a good fit for budget-conscious 2D drafting users, education and personal learning, engineering teams that need to batch-convert CAD files, and CNC users who need lightweight CAM/G-Code output.
The captured content does not provide information about access from mainland China, payment methods, or local support, so china_access can only be assessed as unknown. If access, payment, or technical support is limited, alternatives to consider include LibreCAD, FreeCAD, or commercial options such as AutoCAD, DraftSight, and BricsCAD.
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