Flatsonar

FreeCAD

by The FreeCAD Team

An open source parametric 3D CAD modeler

Dangerous permissions Verified creator LGPL-2.1 v1.1.3
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About

FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler built to help you design real-world objects of any size. With parametric modeling, you can easily modify your designs by adjusting parameters in the model history. FreeCAD is suitable for a wide range of uses, from product design and mechanical engineering to architecture and 3D printing.

The software allows you to create constrained 2D sketches, which can be used as the basis for more complex 3D models. It includes tools to adjust dimensions, extract design details, and produce production-ready technical drawings. FreeCAD is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and supports various file formats like STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, and more, making it easy to fit into existing workflows. It also supports customization through Python scripting for those who want to automate tasks or develop custom features.

FreeCAD offers several specialized workbenches, including tools for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Building Information Modeling (BIM), CAM / CNC and robot movement simulation. You can expand its capabilities with add-ons, plugins, and macros created by the FreeCAD community, which can be installed directly from the application. This flexibility makes it a practical choice for both professionals and hobbyists.

Permissions

3 permissions weaken the sandbox. Flatsonar asks before installing.

  • full access to your entire file system
    --filesystem=host
  • sandbox escape: can run commands on the host via flatpak-spawn
    --talk-name=org.freedesktop.Flatpak
  • X11 display: X11 lets apps read input and windows of other apps
    --socket=x11
  • inter-process communication (needed for X11)
    --share=ipc
  • network
    --share=network
  • GPU acceleration
    --device=dri
  • access to /run/spnav.sock
    --filesystem=/run/spnav.sock:ro
  • access to xdg-config/kdeglobals
    --filesystem=xdg-config/kdeglobals:ro
  • access to xdg-run/gvfs
    --filesystem=xdg-run/gvfs
  • talks to com.canonical.AppMenu.Registrar
    --talk-name=com.canonical.AppMenu.Registrar
  • talks to org.kde.kconfig.notify
    --talk-name=org.kde.kconfig.notify
  • talks to org.kde.KGlobalSettings
    --talk-name=org.kde.KGlobalSettings

Who publishes this

The creator demonstrably controls this app id: Flathub verification, the hosting account owns the namespace, or a well-known file on their domain.

  • fetches from downloads.sourceforge.net over unencrypted http: anyone on the path can swap the bytes (x4)
    source:insecure-url
  • verified on Flathub: the developer proved they control this app id
    publisher:flathub

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