Īccording to an interview given in 2020 by a major maintainer SolveSpace aims to be backwards compatibile as much as possible. In 2016 version 2.1 brings support for Linux and MacOS. In 2013 version 2.0 released as free and open-source software. In 2012 version 1.9 released as unrestricted freeware proprietary software. A previous software package called SketchFlat, also developed by Westhues, was replaced by SolveSpace. It was initially created by Jonathan Westhues and as of 2022 is maintained by a community of volunteers.ĭevelopment of SolveSpace started in 2008 as commercial proprietary software for Microsoft Windows. It is possible to export models as a whole or in part to various formats such as PDF, SVG, or Encapsulated PostScript (EPS). By default, SolveSpace utilizes its own CAD file format called. It supports STEP and DFX for import and export. The Linux version is shipped as a snap and native packages. Version 2.1 and onward runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. It is a constraint-based parametric modeler with simple mechanical simulation capabilities. SolveSpace is a free and open-source 2D/ 3D constraint-based parametric computer-aided design (CAD) software that supports basic 2D and 3D constructive solid geometry modeling.

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