From 6afe45eac9999a6741135cfd74ff386265d9b322 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Markus Reitboeck Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:13:05 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Readme: improve overview section with contents from website --- README.md | 35 ++++++++++++++++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 278afd164b..840b2bfd90 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -34,18 +34,31 @@ -FreeCAD is a general purpose feature-based, parametric 3D modeler for -CAD, MCAD, CAx, CAE and PLM, aimed directly at mechanical engineering -and product design but also fits a wider range of uses in engineering, -such as architecture or other engineering specialties. It is 100% Open -Source (LGPL2+ license) and extremely modular, allowing for very -advanced extension and customization. +Overview +-------- -FreeCAD is based on OpenCASCADE, a powerful geometry kernel, features an -Open Inventor-compliant 3D scene representation model provided by the -Coin 3D library, and a broad Python API. The interface is built with Qt. -FreeCAD runs exactly the same way on Windows, Mac OSX, BSD and Linux -platforms. +* **Freedom to build what you want** FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D +modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size. +Parametric modeling allows you to easily modify your design by going back into +your model history and changing its parameters. + +* **Create 3D from 2D & back** FreeCAD allows you to sketch geometry constrained + 2D shapes and use them as a base to build other objects. + It contains many components to adjust dimensions or extract design details from + 3D models to create high quality production ready drawings. + +* **Designed for your needs** FreeCAD is designed to fit a wide range of uses + including product design, mechanical engineering and architecture. + Whether you are a hobbyist, a programmer, an experienced CAD user, + a student or a teacher, you will feel right at home with FreeCAD. + +* **Cross platform** FreeCAD runs on Windows, Mac and Linux + +* **Underlying technology** + * **Based on OpenCASCADE** A powerful geometry kernel + * **Coin3D library** Open Inventor-compliant 3D scene representation model + * **Python** FreeCAD offers a broad Python API + * **Qt** Graphical User Interface built with Qt Installing