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| Name | Type | License | Description | |
| [GNU CAM] | 2.5D CAM | LGPL2.1+ | Voxel preview, gerber, excellon, and 2.5D dxf import | |
| [dxf2gcode] [english translation] | 2D CAM | GPL | dxf 2 gcode- simple 2D python program verified to work on qcad-generated dxf files-by Christian Kohl?ffel | |
| [vec2ngc] | 2D CAM | GPL2+ | dxf to gcode converter (python) by micges | |
| [Sheetcam] | 2D CAM | Commercial | Native Linux demo version available for download | |
| [GCncCam] | 2D CAM | GPL | Linux CAM Tool for converting CAD DXF-Files to G-Code. Aligns layers to tools. | |
| [Simple G-code generators in Python] | Macro | GPL3+ | Simple G-Code Generators written in Python | |
| [CP1] | Macro | None | Simple G-Code Generators written in Tcl and Tk | |
| [pycam] | 3D CAM | GPL | 3D surfacing of STL models | |
| [TrueTypeTracer] | 2D CAM | GPL2 | outlines TrueType? fonts in gcode | |
| [cxf2cnc][(fonts)] | 2D CAM | GPL2+ | convert stick fonts to g-code | |
| InkscapeHowto | 2D CAM | CC/GPL | Hugomatic's Inkscape 0.43 script and tutorial to generate GCODE from SVG paths | |
| [InkscapeBiarcs] | 2D CAM | CC/GPL | Better curve export for Inkscape to generate GCODE from SVG paths | |
| Using Gedit | Wiki | CC | tutorial on using the text editor gedit with emc2. external tools plugin | |
| [Aptos] | 3D CAM | GPL | A project aimed at producing a modern GPL version of the APT programming language | |
| APT Tutorial | Wiki | CC | A tutorial on using Aptos with EMC | |
| [MonoCAM] | 3D CAM | GPL2 | A project in C#, very much early alpha stage. As of Feb 2008 only has rudimentary drop-cutter algorithm for finish paths on STL surfaces. | |
| [xfig] | 2D CAM | GPL2+ | xfig to g-code converter | |
| [REALIZE] | 2D CAM | GPL2+ | Autolispt script that generates G Code directly from Autocad or Autocad clones like Progecad,Intellicad | |
| [CNC Code Generator] | 2D CAM | GPL | imports 2D DXF profiles from CAD. Written in java for milling and turning | |
| [Codeg] | 2D CAM | GPL | 2.5D(?) dxf to gcode intended for hotwire machines | |
| [gcode generators] | Macro | None | C Sources to create GCODE for common features such as pocket, post, bolt circle | |
| [opencam] | Wiki | Editthis | A wiki page about Open Source CAM (links, ideas etc.) | |
| [CamOCC] | 3D CAM | GPL2+ | Uses Opencascade. Not very functional, but a good place to start for anyone who wants to experiment with OCC. | |
| [CAMVOX] | 3D CAM | GPL | A project in C++ and Python, using constructive solid geometry for the design and a voxel space to calculate tool paths. CSG => voxel is currently working. | |
| [ROUGH2.CPP] | 3D CAM | None | Kenneth Maxon's custom dxf to gcode C sources | |
| upload:EMC2.ZIP | CAM post | Mastercam post known to work for at least 2D machining... | ||
| [OpenCAM] | 2D CAM | GPL | 2D CAM with annoying website | |
| [hp2xx] [docs] | 2D CAM | GPL2 | HPGL to GCODE converter] | |
| [dxf2cnc] | 2D CAM | None | to compile this type gcc -lm cnc.c -o dxf2cnc (Doesn't seem to output emc2-compatible g-code) | |
| [cam.py] | 2.5D CAM | Non-Commercial | SVG DXF STL JPEG Excellon Gerber to multiple CAM formats | |
| [ACE Converter] | 2D CAM | GPL | DXF to GCODE converter (Windows?) | |
| [pcb-gcode] | 2D CAM | Artistic | makes gcode for isolation routing of printed circuit boards in [Eagle] (Yahoo Group [here(old)], user reports [here] and [here]) | |
| [gcode.ulp] | 2D CAM | GPL2+ | jepler's eagle circuit board PCB milling ULP script | |
| [mesh2hmap] | 3D converter | GPL | converts 3D VRML meshes (from blender for example) to bitmaps, which can then be run through image-to-gcode | |
| [image-to-gcode] | 3D CAM | GPL | PNG JPG to GCODE, included with emc 2.1+ | |
| [imagecarve] | 3D CAM | GPL | simple C equivalent to image-to-gcode | |
| [image-to-gcode_modified] | 3D CAM | GPL | modified to support roughing passes | |
| [SPCE] | 3D CAM | ?? | Bitmap to GCODE converter | |
| [libarea] | 2D CAM | GPL3 | clears arbitrarily shaped pockets | |
| [libactp] | 3D CAM | GPL2 | high speed machining toolpath generator based on "adaptive clearing" algorithm | |
| [HeeksCNC] | 3D CAM | BSD | CAM plugin for [HeeksCAD] | |
| [BoardCAD] | 3D CAM | GPL | Java-based CAD/CAM for surfboard design, creates toolpaths for EMC2 |
file format conversion software:
| Name | Type | License | Description |
| [stl-to-dxf] | 3D converter | GPL2+ | convert STL to 3D DXF |
| [FigEpsPdf] | 2D converter | None | EPS to misc formats |
| [VectorSection] | 2D converter | Perl/GPL | command line drawing format converter (alpha) |
| [ps2gc] | 2D CAM | Non-Commercial | Postscript to G-Code converter |
| Name | Type | License | Description | |
| [BRL-CAD] | 3D CAD | LGPL? | 3D solid modeler with simulation capabilities | |
| [CADRA] | 3D CAD | Commercial | CAD that runs in Linux | |
| [blender] | 3D modeler | GPL | powerful NURBS/mesh artistic modeler | |
| [blenderCAD] | 3D CAD | GPL | add-on scripts to make blender more cad-friendly | |
| [salome] | 3D CAD | LGPL | 3D solid CAD for finite element analysis | |
| [Synergy] | 3D CAD/CAM | Commercial | CAD/CAM that runs in Linux | |
| [gCAD3D] | 3D CAD/CAM | Freeware | hard to use; some interesting sheet metal operations | |
| [SagCAD] | 2D CAD] | GPL2 | comparable to qcad | |
| [Varkon] | 3D CAD/CAM | GPL/LGPL | CAD/CAM code library and development environment | |
| [PythonCad] | 2D CAD | GPL2 | 2d drafting, not quite there yet | |
| [CADvas] [upload:cadvas-0.2.2.tar.gz] | 2D CAD | GPL2+ | a small python drafting program that teaches a lot about programming in python-the source code is easy to understand | |
| [QCad] | 2D CAD | GPL | 2D drafting, native DXF format | |
| [camexpert] | 2D CAM | Commercial | addon for qcad to output GCODE | |
| [PythonCascade] | CAD lib | Freeware | python interface to Open Cascade libraries | |
| [Open Cascade] | CAD lib | Open Freeware | Massively huge 3D CAD library, mostly C++ and Tk | |
| [FreeCAD] | 3D CAD | GPL/LGPL | CAx RAD based on OpenCasCade?, QT and Python (alpha) | |
| [VariCAD] | 2D&3D CAD | Commercial | VariCAD? is a 3D/2D CAD system for mechanical engineering that runs in Linux or Windows and supports STEP, STL, IGES, DWG and DXF file formats |
| Name | Type | License | Description |
| [Wine] | emulator | GPL | run windows CAD/CAM apps on Linux without installing windows |
| [Crossover] | emulator | Commercial | a commercial version of Wine |
| [Qemu] | emulator | GPL | a virtual machine that lets you install many operating systems on your computer |
| [VMware] | emulator | Commercial | another virtual machine |
| [Win4Lin] | emulator | Commercial | another virtual machine |
| [DOSBox] | emulator | GPL | allows use of DOS based apps and can video capture your DOS session. |