CAD Assistant Open Cascade SAS

CAD Assistant is a free offline 3D CAD viewer and converter designed to support a wide range of file formats, including STEP, IGES, STL, glTF, and more. It provides engineers and designers with the tools needed to view, analyze, and convert CAD models efficiently.

Key Features:

• Multi-format Support: View and convert 3D models in popular formats like STEP, IGES, STL, and glTF, as well as others such as DXF, SAT (ACIS), and XT (Parasolid).
• Intuitive Interface: Offers a simple and user-friendly interface for easy navigation and manipulation of 3D data.
• Assembly Structure Navigation: Access detailed information about parts and sub-assemblies through an organized tree browser, enabling users to hide or show components as needed.
• Material Editor: Modify existing materials or create new ones with support for PBR metallic-roughness materials, including texture maps for enhanced visualization.
• Path Tracing Renderer: On desktop platforms, CAD Assistant includes a GPU-accelerated Path Tracing engine for creating photo-realistic renderings.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for engineers and designers working with 3D data, CAD Assistant streamlines the process of viewing and analyzing complex models. Its ability to convert files into neutral formats ensures compatibility across different systems, reducing reliance on proprietary software. The tool is free for both personal and commercial use, making it an accessible solution for professionals worldwide.

CAD Assistant can be installed via winget, ensuring a seamless setup experience.