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Install/Upgrade to FreeCAD 0.15 in Ubuntu 14.04/14.10

Last updated: April 11, 2015

FreeCAD 3D CAD modeler

A new stable release of FreeCAD, an open ource parametric 3D CAD modeler, was released a few days ago. It features a great variety of improvements in many workbenches, as well as fancy new things like Occulus Rift support.

What’s New in FreeCAD 0.15:

  • Cutting objects with planes is possible now.
  • IFC filter is based on the most recent IfcOpenShell library, it’s faster and supports the exporting of IFC files now, thus making FreeCAD two-way compatible in BIM workflows.
  • New Panel object allows creating all sorts of panel-like objects.
  • New Arch Equipment object makes it possible to add lighting appliances, sanitary equipments, furniture and all kinds of interior design objects.
  • New Roof tool provides more control over roof features such as thickness, length of the overflow etc.

    • Read the release note for more details.

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    Install /Upgrade to FreeCAD 0.15 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint:

    The new release has been made into its PPA repository, available for Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 14.10, and Linux Mint 17.

    1. To add the PPA, open terminal from the Dash or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When it opens, run command:

    sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:freecad-maintainers/freecad-stable

    2. After adding the PPA, you should be able to upgrade your FreeCAD installation using Software Updater or Update Manager.

    Or run below commands one by one directly in terminal:

    sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install freecad

    That’s it. Enjoy!

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      7 responses to Install/Upgrade to FreeCAD 0.15 in Ubuntu 14.04/14.10

      1. Isaac April 12, 2015 at 5:16 pm

        Just a little clarification:
        The current (official) FreeCAD icon is this one:
        http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/index.php?title=File:Freecad.svg

      2. Roland July 10, 2015 at 11:16 am

        Dear Sir,

        This was just what I was looking for, and look forward to reading more of your blogs.

        Thank you,
        Roland
        Ubuntu 14.04 on 6 year old HP 6515b laptop. Installed a month ago.
        I’m below a newbie.

      3. Simon D. Levy July 28, 2015 at 12:49 am

        THANK YOU, Ji! This was the only set of instructions that I was able to use to install FreeCAD successfully on Ubuntu 14.04.

      4. Richard August 5, 2015 at 10:44 pm

        Thanks Ji! I tried to install Freecad on Mint 17.1 using the package installer that comes with the OS. It installed Freecad .14, but with missing path/library names, which of course meant that the installed program wasn’t fully functional… Very confusing to new comers! Tip of the iceberg was the missing Start Screen and the links to tutorials, user guides, etc etc. Your instructions were concise and effective. I now have Freecad .15 installed with all the required paths included.

      5. Alejandro June 25, 2016 at 5:31 pm

        Dear Ji.

        Thanks a lot for the information. Very useful.

        Is there any difference to upgrade to FreeCAD 0.16?

      6. Nirak November 27, 2016 at 5:42 am

        I Installed free cad but the dwg files are not opening, error message coming is dwg support is disabled please help to resolve

      7. lahcen December 12, 2016 at 2:48 am

        Hi Ji m;
        I Installed free cad but the .dxf files can not be imported. I am under ubuntu 14.04.
        thank you for your time and assistance