About Design
Design is a 2D computer aided design (CAD) application built for GNOME.
Guided by the GNOME philosophy, it aims to deliver a powerful yet simple user experience.
DXF support ensures seamless interoperability with other CAD tools.
Features:
Drawing Tools: Line, polyline, circle, arc, text, and hatch creation.
Entity Editing: Move, rotate, trim, and extend objects with precision.
Layer Management: Organize and control visibility of drawing elements.
Dimensions: Create dimensions with support for dimension styles.
DXF Support: Use the industry standard DXF format for interoperability.
Touch Support: Use touch enabled devices to view zoom and pan drawings.
How to install Design
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.dubstar_04.design
- Open Design once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Design free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Design is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Design from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.dubstar_04.design. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Design safe?
Design downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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