FreeCAD Linux

Custom built minimalistic linux distro built directly from linux-kernel (slax) to run FreeCAD 0.16. Preinstalled:

• Addon Manager
• BIM Workbench

How to Install:

For systems that support boot from USB:

Windows:

• Download freecad_slax.7z from https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bTcwSm1KC2Eyl4xn5GH1_5915Oy9s7_o with 7zip.
• Extract the contents zip to USB drive.
• Goto slax/boot folder and run bootinit.bat from the extracted files in usb.
• You are set to go.

Linux:

• Download freecad_slax.7z from https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bTcwSm1KC2Eyl4xn5GH1_5915Oy9s7_o with 7zip.
• Extract the contents zip to USB drive.
• Goto slack/boot folder and run bootinit.sh from the extracted files in usb.
• You are set to go.

How to Boot:

• Restart your PC.
• Press F9 (or other key according to your PC to display boot options).
• Select boot from USB.
• Wait and you are ready to go.

Testing Log:

Test 1:

(Current Version)

• Linux Kernel + FreeCAD 0.16 + Slax ==> FreeCAD Slax (Very Stable)
• Pre-Installed BIM
• The graphics doesn't look cool because of Qt4 update ASAP.

Test 2:

Linux Kernel + FreeCAD 0.17 + Slax ==> Unstable

Test 3:

Linux Kernel + FreeCAD 0.18 + Slax ==> Unstable

Test 4:

ParrotOS (Debian Buster): + FreeCAD 0.18 ==> Very Stable This version is much faster but occupies more space.

Important Paths

• /run/initramfs/memory/data/slax
• /usr/share/freecad/Mods
• cat somewallpaper.jpg > /usr/share/wallpapers/slax_wallpaper.jpg