CLUSTER DRAFTING-CAD-DRAWINGS · 11 ENTRIES · EARLIEST ENTRY 2025-07-28

2D/3D CAD and modeling tools

This cluster consists of CAD and 3D modeling applications, primarily focused on 2D drafting and mesh-based modeling with DXF interoperability. The dated entries span from 2012 to 2025, with three of the six dated entries occurring in 2025. CadSpace leads traction with 11 stars, followed by windtunnel with 2 stars and Morpholio Trace with 0 stars.

Entry timeline

ENTRY TIMELINE

SEP 2012: 1FEB 2025: 1JUL 2025: 1AUG 2026: 1SEP 2026: 4OCT 2026: 3
SEP 2012OCT 2026

Members by activity

Activity signals, not revenue.

Build origin · 1 hand-coded · 10 unlabelled

Operator · 2 hobby · 1 indie · 1 commercial · 3 open source · 4 unlabelled

Two labels per entry, never collapsed into one: how it was built, and who stands behind it. Counted over the 11 listed below. Unlabelled means nothing has decided yet — not that the answer is small.

  1. 01cadcraft4.4k★5 days—Open-source computer-aided design application that recreates drafting workflows for engineers and architects, with layers, dimensions, hatches, blocks, and DXF support.
  2. 02CadSpace12★17 dayslivehobbyCAD application that provides 2D and 3D drafting, mesh modeling, layers, blocks, and DXF file exchange for designers and engineers.
  3. 03Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD0★1 molivecommercialSketching and CAD app for architects and designers to draw on images, PDFs, and maps in layers.
  4. 04cadaddy1★todayliveDesktop CAD application that opens and saves DWG and DXF files for drafting and design work.
  5. 05Sley0★15 dayslivehobbyDesktop app that adapts weaving drafts to physical pedal constraints, preserving threading and colors while generating feasible tie-up plans.
  6. 06Musa CAD0★22 daysliveopen sourceDesktop 2D CAD application that provides drafting, editing, dimensioning, and plotting tools with AutoCAD-style workflows for engineers and designers.
  7. 07nx-step-launcher-public0★29 days—hand-codedDesktop application that plans and runs CAD file conversion jobs, checking prerequisites and reporting outcomes.
  8. 08LibreCAD0★5 moliveopen source2D computer-aided design application for creating accurate plans and drawings such as floorplans and part designs.
  9. 09Design0★1 moliveopen sourceTwo-dimensional computer-aided design application for drafting technical drawings with entity editing, layer management, dimensioning, and DXF file interoperability.
  10. 10CADCraft0★unknownliveDesktop application for drafting and plotting 2D drawings with dimensions, layers, blocks, and DXF/DWG file support.
  11. 11Build and Measure0★unknownliveindie2D drafting application for creating precise drawings, room layouts, posters, logos, and diagrams without prior CAD experience.