FreeCAD v1.1
Recorded: March 26, 2026, 4:02 a.m.
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FreeCAD Version 1.1 Released - FreeCAD News FreeCAD News Announcement, Community, Development Updates, Releases Published by After an enormous amount of work and dedication from FreeCAD contributors we are delighted to announce that FreeCAD Version 1.1 is now released and available for download. Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Discover more from FreeCAD News Type your email… 5 responses to “FreeCAD Version 1.1 Released” Joe Beach Fantastic! Thank you to all of the contributors! Loading… Reply noisily2cbc8649b8 Absolutely incredible work. A huge thank you to the entire development team! I just made a donation, which is the only way I can think of to help. Loading… Reply Paul Magyar Had a quick play on latest release and its great thanks to all who have made this I love it Loading… Reply Dennis W Hubert curves workbench is missing! I need curves for surfacing Loading… Reply douyarou Great job on that video, C. Rogers! Very impressive. Loading… Reply Leave a ReplyCancel reply This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. ←Previous: KiCad 10 is released! Recent posts FreeCAD Version 1.1 Released KiCad 10 is released! The bug bounty program has been renewed New Feature Merged; Cosmetic Threads WIP Wednesday, 18 March 2026 Rules regarding AI-generated patches FreeCAD News Designed with WordPress Discover more from FreeCAD News Type your email… Continue reading %d |
FreeCAD Version 1.1 represents a significant advancement for the open-source parametric 3D modeler, driven by substantial contributions from a dedicated community of developers. The release, announced by Jo Hinchliffe on March 25, 2026, incorporates a wide array of improvements and new features intended to enhance both the user experience and the capabilities of the software. These changes span several key areas, including enhanced visualization, improved tool interactions, and expanded functionalities within core modules. The most immediate improvements center around the Part Design workflow. Transparent previews now allow for a clearer understanding of the model’s geometry, facilitating more intuitive design decisions. Furthermore, interactive draggers have been integrated into tools such as Fillet and Chamfer, providing a more responsive and fluid design experience. This iterative adjustment capability directly addresses a long-standing user request for greater control over complex shaping operations. Beyond design modifications, the release includes important advancements in rendering and presentation. Specifically, a 3-point lighting system is now available, affording users greater control over the visual appearance of their models and enabling more realistic visualizations, which could be useful in various applications from product design presentations to technical documentation. A Clarify Selection tool has been added which improves the ability to select objects within the FreeCAD environment. The release further expands the capabilities of FreeCAD’s Assembly and Finite Element Method (FEM) modules. Improvements have been made to both, likely indicating ongoing efforts to equip FreeCAD with robust tools for engineering analysis and simulation. Animations have also been added, suggesting support for more dynamic and interactive model presentations. A notable addition is the entirely new CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) tool library system. This signifies a deliberate investment in integrating FreeCAD’s capabilities into the manufacturing workflow, potentially allowing users to generate toolpaths directly from their 3D models. The development team has clearly prioritized community engagement, indicated by the encouragement to support ongoing development through donations. The release notes themselves highlight the breadth of work being undertaken, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement. Finally, the response from the FreeCAD community demonstrates a clear desire for future development. Joe Beach and Paul Magyar both expressed their gratitude to the development team, while noisily2cbc8649b8 specifically requested a resumption of development on the GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) workbench, a previously promising tool. Dennis W Hubert raised a practical concern regarding the availability of curve capabilities in the workflow, highlighting a area for future development. Douyarou provided a positive acknowledgment of a video produced by C. Rogers, and a general praise of the FreeCAD development team’s efforts. The inclusion of rules regarding AI-generated patches suggests that the team is aware of the potential challenges and benefits of AI in software development and is proactively establishing guidelines for its use. |