CAD Assistant

CAD Assistant 1.6.0

CAD Assistant is a free offline 3D CAD viewer and converter supporting formats such as STEP, IGES, STL, and more, developed by Open Cascade.

  • By Open Cascade SAS
  • Free
  • Updated Oct 5, 2021
Download for Windows

About CAD Assistant

CAD Assistant is a free offline 3D CAD viewer and converter supporting formats such as STEP, IGES, STL, and more, developed by Open Cascade.

Technical details

PublisherOpen Cascade SAS
Version1.6.0
Release date2021-10-05
LicenseFreeware
Installer typeinno
Architecturex64
Package IDOpenCascade.CADAssistant
Admin rightsRequired
Install scopeAll users

Install CAD Assistant from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=OpenCascade.CADAssistant -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=OpenCascade.CADAssistant -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=OpenCascade.CADAssistant -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"cad_assistant_1.6.0_2021-10-05_win64.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

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Frequently asked questions

Is CAD Assistant free?

Yes, CAD Assistant is free to download and use on Windows.

What is the latest version of CAD Assistant?

The latest version is 1.6.0, released on Oct 5, 2021.

Is it safe to download CAD Assistant?

The download button links to the official installer published on opencascade.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 8068ff76d0d84778e6fd7f99ecf1067b550343b880518b3b329004f001dd148b.

Which Windows versions does CAD Assistant support?

CAD Assistant runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install CAD Assistant silently?

Run the offline installer with "cad_assistant_1.6.0_2021-10-05_win64.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=OpenCascade.CADAssistant -e --silent.

How do I uninstall CAD Assistant?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find CAD Assistant and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=OpenCascade.CADAssistant -e.

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