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Gmsh vs nanoCAD

A side-by-side look at Gmsh and nanoCAD. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Gmsh

Gmsh

Development

Gmsh is an open source 3D finite element mesh generator with a built-in CAD engine and post-processor. It can generate meshes suitable for finite element analysis in fields like structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, electromagnetism and heat transfer.

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nanoCAD

nanoCAD

Development

nanoCAD is a free and open source 2D CAD application that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It has a familiar AutoCAD-like interface and offers a basic set of 2D drafting and detailing tools for drawing floorplans, electrical schematics, and more.

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