hjCAD - Open Source CAD File Sharing Platform

hjCAD is a cutting-edge, free, and open-source alternative to GrabCAD, revolutionizing the way engineers and designers collaborate on 3D/2D design files. Our platform empowers the CAD community with seamless file sharing and robust collaboration tools.

🚀 Key Features

• Secure Authentication: Google OAuth integration ensures top-notch security
• Multi-format Support: Upload and share a wide range of CAD file formats
• Rich Metadata: Add descriptions and tags to enhance file discoverability
• Social Interaction: Like and comment on shared designs to foster community engagement
• Powerful Search: Quickly find relevant CAD files using our advanced search capability
• Abuse Prevention: Implemented rate limiting to maintain platform integrity

🛠 Tech Stack

• Backend: Python with Flask - for a fast and lightweight server
• Frontend: HTML with Tailwind CSS - for a responsive and modern UI
• Authentication: Google OAuth 2.0 - for secure and easy user login
• Database: JSON file-based storage (scalable to other database solutions)

📦 Installation

Get hjCAD up and running in just a few steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/hemangjoshi37a/hjCAD.git
   

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Set up environment variables (refer to .env.example)
4. Launch the application:

   python app.py
   

🖥 Usage

Empower your CAD workflow with hjCAD:

1. Sign In: Use your Google account for quick access
2. Upload: Share your CAD files with the community
3. Explore: Browse and download shared CAD files
4. Engage: Like and comment on designs that inspire you
5. Discover: Use keywords to find specific files

👥 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the CAD community! Feel free to submit Pull Requests or open Issues to help improve hjCAD.

📄 License

hjCAD is open source and available under the MIT License.

📫 Contact the Developer

Revolutionize your CAD workflow with hjCAD - The future of open-source design collaboration