Alternative programs for generating G-Code

The following list contains only Free Software (GPL/BSD/...):

  • dxf2gcode: useful for engravings
  • FreeCAD: 3D CAD design program; G-Code generation partly integrated (2011)
  • HeeksCNC: add-on for HeeksCAD; requires STEP files instead of STL; activity partly abandoned by its main author (2011)
  • cam-occ: based on solid models instead of trimeshs (no recent releases, but development seems to be active (2010))
  • monocam: no official releases, yet; no recent development activities (2010)
  • camvox: no official releases, yet; no recent development activities (2010)
  • gcnccam: uses DXF as input; quite active
  • CNC Code Generator: java-based, recently not very active (2010)
  • GCAM: DXF or GERBER input; sparse documentation

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