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Re: how do I install the lattest version LibreCAD

2026-04-03T13:06:40Z

In Linux or mac, you can always build from source. Just ask AI to generate a script to do so.

AppImage, snap, flatpak are available also.

For AppImage and Snap,

https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/2.2.1-latest

JWtH wrote

I've download the file: LibreCAD-v2.2.1.3-12-gd1ca469c9.snap

My ubuntu version is Ubuntu 25.04

But the snap command work not.

What to do?

Spidey JWTH

how do I install the lattest version LibreCAD

2026-04-03T12:34:44Z

I've download the file: LibreCAD-v2.2.1.3-12-gd1ca469c9.snap

My ubuntu version is Ubuntu 25.04

But the snap command work not.

What to do?

Spidey JWTH

Re: v2.2.1.4 released

2026-03-28T14:12:13Z

for 64-bit windows, *-win64-msvc.exe Installer for 64-bit Windows

We may want to update the README.md to provide specific installation guide.

fgd3 wrote

OK. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

I am also a little unclear with regard to which file does what. Could you fill in the missing descriptions and correct any that are wrong?

latest.tar.gz ? in tar format
latest.zip ? in zip archive
gd1ca469c9-aarch64.AppImage ?
gd1ca469c9-arm64.dmg ?
gd1ca469c9-msvc.exe Installer for 32-bit Windows
gd1ca469c9-win64-msvc.exe Installer for 64-bit Windows
gd1ca469c9-x86_64.AppImage Executable files for Linux running on Intel x86 chips
gd1ca469c9.dmg ?
gd1ca469c9.snap ?
License Text file of license terms
Source code (zip) Source code in zip archive
Source code (tar.gz) Source code in tar format

Are these descriptions documented anywhere?

Re: v2.2.1.4 released

2026-03-28T13:51:58Z

OK. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

I am also a little unclear with regard to which file does what. Could you fill in the missing descriptions and correct any that are wrong?

latest.tar.gz ? in tar format
latest.zip ? in zip archive
gd1ca469c9-aarch64.AppImage ?
gd1ca469c9-arm64.dmg ?
gd1ca469c9-msvc.exe Installer for 32-bit Windows
gd1ca469c9-win64-msvc.exe Installer for 64-bit Windows
gd1ca469c9-x86_64.AppImage Executable files for Linux running on Intel x86 chips
gd1ca469c9.dmg ?
gd1ca469c9.snap ?
License Text file of license terms
Source code (zip) Source code in zip archive
Source code (tar.gz) Source code in tar format

Are these descriptions documented anywhere?

Re: v2.2.1.4 released

2026-03-27T22:12:38Z

@fgd3

Sorry for the confusion, 2.2.1.3-12 should have been renamed to 2.2.1.4, so 2.2.1.3-12 the actually the correct ones

fgd3 wrote

So how can I download v2.2.1.4? From https://librecad.org/#download I follow the "from GitHub" link (https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases). v2.2.1.4 (https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/v2.2.1.4) shows me a list of assets

Everything is for v2.2.1.3-12. I don't find any links to download a 64-bit Windows installer for v2.2.1.4.

Re: v2.2.1.4 released

2026-03-27T07:27:46Z

So how can I download v2.2.1.4? From https://librecad.org/#download I follow the "from GitHub" link (https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases). v2.2.1.4 (https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/v2.2.1.4) shows me a list of assets

Everything is for v2.2.1.3-12. I don't find any links to download a 64-bit Windows installer for v2.2.1.4.

Re: LibreCAD versions

2026-03-22T14:31:59Z

Hi usuario,

Yes, I am aware of this one.

We pushed the annotated tag and the commit in one push command, and rely on the ‘git describe’ command to find the release name

Looks like we may need something more explicit in the current hit describe command.

Thanks for bringing this up.

The next 2.2.1.5 will also focus on multilingual support. Updating the translations has been overdue for a while.

usuario wrote

Hi,

I wanted to point out a possible confusion regarding the versions.

The release announcement mentions 2.2.1.4:

https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/v2.2.1.4

However, the downloadable files show 2.2.1.3-12.

Not knowing which version is being used or downloaded might make some users hesitant to install it, which could lead to lower feedback on functionality or bugs.

Thanks for your amazing contribution to LibreCAD!

Best regards,

Usuario

Re: LibreCAD versions

2026-03-22T14:20:12Z

Hi,

I wanted to point out a possible confusion regarding the versions.

The release announcement mentions 2.2.1.4:

https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/v2.2.1.4

However, the downloadable files show 2.2.1.3-12.

Not knowing which version is being used or downloaded might make some users hesitant to install it, which could lead to lower feedback on functionality or bugs.

Thanks for your amazing contribution to LibreCAD!

Best regards,

Usuario

Re: Verify LibreCAD file on MacBook

2026-03-19T05:14:06Z

My problem is solved at this moment

Re: Verify LibreCAD file on MacBook

2026-03-13T18:03:13Z

I suppose you are running Apple Silicon (m5, etc.). Please try the fix mentioned in:

https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/issues/2162

xattr -rc LibreCAD.app
sudo codesign --force --deep --sign - LibreCAD.app

GerardZ wrote

I am sorry, but this method is not the solution to my problem.

Re: Verify LibreCAD file on MacBook

2026-03-13T13:39:20Z

From AI on my phone:
The "unverified developer" warning is normal for LibreCAD because it's an open-source project and not signed by Apple. The software is safe and can be installed by bypassing macOS Gatekeeper. Here's how:

How to Fix the "Unverified Developer" Error
Try to open LibreCAD from your Applications folder — it will fail and show the warning.
Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security.
Scroll down and look for a message like:
"LibreCAD was blocked from opening because it is not from an identified developer."
Click Open Anyway.
Return to Applications and try opening LibreCAD again — this time, click Open in the confirmation dialog.
This is a one-time process. After approval, LibreCAD will launch normally.

🔐 Note: LibreCAD is safe. The warning appears because Apple requires paid developer certificates to sign apps — many open-source projects, including LibreCAD, don't pay for this.

Re: Verify LibreCAD file on MacBook

2026-03-13T12:38:34Z

I am sorry, but this method is not the solution to my problem.

Re: Verify LibreCAD file on MacBook

2026-03-13T12:05:34Z

Maybe this could help?

https://forum.librecad.org/MacOS-installation-td5719861.html

Verify LibreCAD file on MacBook

2026-03-13T11:42:59Z

I want to install the free Librecad software on my Macbook Air.

I found the download link on GitHub via Librecad.org. I then downloaded a .dmg file. When extracting/installing, I keep getting the message that the source cannot be verified. Can someone tell me how to solve this or perhaps recommend another source that can be verified?

v2.2.1.4 released

2026-03-03T10:32:08Z

For the next 2.2.1.5 release, language support should also be within our focus, in addition to the expected stability fixes.

Time for 2.2.1.4, any blockers?

2026-02-25T15:13:20Z

If you have any blockers for 2.2.1.4, please feel free to discuss here.

As a bugfix release, 2.2.1.4 should come with improvements on stability and packaging.

Re: Request to review and merge updates from codelibs/libdxfrw into LibreCAD/libdxfrw

2026-02-17T13:45:49Z

well, that's a good point. Actually, libdxfrw within LibreCAD is also updated as part of generic development, yet probably something useful may be be in added in that fork too.

However, from the very first glance - changes there are quite minor and similar code is present in LC version of the library. Yet it will requrie deeper investigation - so thank you for reporting anyway.

Request to review and merge updates from codelibs/libdxfrw into LibreCAD/libdxfrw

2026-02-17T13:18:53Z

Hi everyone,

I've been following the development of the libdxfrw library and noticed that the fork maintained by codelibs has several commits and improvements that aren't yet present in the official LibreCAD/libdxfrw repository.

Given the importance of DXF/DWG support for LibreCAD, would it be possible for a maintainer to review the work done here?

Source of updates: https://github.com/codelibs/libdxfrw

Contributor activity: https://github.com/codelibs/libdxfrw/graphs/contributors

It would be great if these improvements could be merged into the main LibreCAD/libdxfrw branch to keep the library up to date:

Target: https://github.com/LibreCAD/libdxfrw

Thanks for all your hard work on this project!

Re: LibreCAD versions

2026-02-16T03:30:31Z

Yes, that's confusing.

I just did a simple fix: latest builds for the 2.2.1 branch are now under the tag: 2.2.1-latest:

https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/2.2.1-latest

and the 2.2.2/master branch will be tagged as 2.2.2_alpha-latest:

https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/2.2.2_alpha-latest

There may still be some fixes needed for the tags generated by "git describe"

usuario wrote

Hello,

I have a question regarding the naming scheme and chronology of the latest LibreCAD versions.

I noticed that version v2.2.1.2 (Released/Final) was released on July 13, 2025, while version 2.2.1.1_rc-latest (Release Candidate) was released later, on October 15, 2025.

My question is: Are these dates and version names correct? In standard versioning, a version released later in time (October 2025) should have a higher number. Shouldn't this release candidate be 2.2.1.3 instead of a test version from the 2.2.1.1 branch?

Thank you in advance for the clarification.

Re: LibreCAD versions

2026-02-16T03:23:59Z

That's true. The 2.2.1 was an attempt to reach a stable release, after some wild late merging of new features. Even with 2.2.1.3 (roughly one year after 2.2.1's initial release), we still got some embarrassing issues persist (like icon, win32 displayed version, etc., I just fixed).

2.2.2 was getting even wilder. So wild to justify a 2.3 branch. I'm open to that approach: 1. rename 2.2.2 to 2.3.0-alpha; 2. continue to stablize the branch, while still open to new features.

For 2.2.1 branch, please also help bug fixing, so we could provide a truly stable 2D CAD for the community.

silasb wrote

I'm also curious on a roadmap and potential release.

Coming from a software development background, the versioning is confusing. I'd expect the newest version to follow Semver. I understand that version 3 is suppose to be an entire rewrite, but I feel like there is enough breaking changes within 2.2.2 that it might be better to use version 3 for the next release, or at least version it as 2.3.x.

Re: Any Linux LibreCAD appimage

2026-02-15T08:02:47Z

This AppImage runs flawlessly on Ubuntu 25.10. All printers are available, unlike in the official version.

Re: LibreCAD versions

2026-02-03T08:25:20Z

I'm also curious on a roadmap and potential release.

Coming from a software development background, the versioning is confusing. I'd expect the newest version to follow Semver. I understand that version 3 is suppose to be an entire rewrite, but I feel like there is enough breaking changes within 2.2.2 that it might be better to use version 3 for the next release, or at least version it as 2.3.x.

Any Linux LibreCAD appimage

2026-01-23T17:48:21Z

I have stumbled upon this via the puppylinux forum. It is different to LibreCAD's own appimage in that it works with a wide variety of linuxes, also older ones. For me it works even with puppy Buster and Xenial. It is a bit larger though.
I'm not sure what is the right place to post, but if it is of interest for someone:
https://github.com/pkgforge-dev/LibreCAD-AppImage/releases/download/2.2.1.3-2%402026-01-22_1769070645/LibreCAD-2.2.1.3-2-anylinux-x86_64.AppImage

Re: LibreCAD versions

2026-01-23T15:28:33Z

I have to support usuario's view on naming. It is as is usual in other projects, I find LibreCAD's way confusing too.

Re: LibreCAD versions

2026-01-23T14:34:47Z

Hello,

It is possible that the original question was not explained clearly, so the following provides a more detailed description.

On January 11, 2026, LibreCAD version 2.2.1.3 was released and tagged as LibreCAD-v2.2.1.3-2 [1].

Later, on January 23, 2026, version 2.2.1.3_rc-latest was released and tagged as LibreCAD-v2.2.1.3-3 [2].

Is this version tagging scheme correct? Respectfully, it is considered that the current naming and release approach may lead to some confusion.

For instance, when encountering a version labeled 2.2.1.3_rc-latest, it is generally assumed to be a release candidate for an upcoming 2.2.1.3 stable release. However, in the case of LibreCAD, that stable version had already been released earlier.

Perhaps the version released on January 23 could have been named 2.2.1.4_rc-latest or 2.2.1.3-3_rc-latest to better reflect its purpose and avoid ambiguity.

Additionally, this is an opportunity to ask whether there is a roadmap or estimated release date for version 2.2.2. This upcoming version has remained in an alpha state for several months, which typically suggests that it may continue to receive new features and functionality before eventually entering a hypothetical beta (stabilization) phase and its corresponding release candidates.

Once again, appreciation is expressed for all the effort invested in making LibreCAD better every day.

Best regards,

1. https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/v2.2.1.3

2. https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/2.2.1.3_rc-latest

2.2.1.3 Released

2026-01-11T14:19:15Z

Please help test this bug fixing release.

Added support for macOS Apple Silicon build. Please note the dmg file is not signed, and running is blocked by macOS security. Some workaround is needed in order to run the Apple Silicon (arm64) version of DMG:

xattr -rc LibreCAD.app
sudo codesign --force --deep --sign - LibreCAD.app

Compared with previous changes, Windows builds are built using MSVC instead of MinGW.

Re: 2.2.1.3 should be released soon.

2026-01-09T21:25:37Z

Hey friend, since previous versions of LibreCAD I've noticed that when the software units are in inches, the line width appears thick on screen, but when working in meters, the line width isn't visible. Is this normal? Is it possible for the line to appear thick when working in meters?

Re: 2.2.1.3 should be released soon.

2026-01-09T09:49:05Z

Thanks bro, greetings

Re: 2.2.1.3 should be released soon.

2026-01-09T00:22:12Z

@arquisa,

Thanks for bringing this up. The issue is fixed for Windows installers in 2.2.1, and I will test other builds.

arquisa wrote

Hey friend, the hatch list only shows ANSI 31 and the other patterns aren't visible.

Re: 2.2.1.3 should be released soon.

2026-01-08T11:30:01Z

Hey friend, the hatch list only shows ANSI 31 and the other patterns aren't visible.

2.2.1.3 should be released soon.

2026-01-08T09:52:21Z

Any suggestion on additional fixes is welcome!

Re: LibreCAD versions

2026-01-08T09:51:18Z

if it was built later, it was also from newer codebase. The version number could be mistaken though.

We are releasing 2.2.1.3 soon (just feel free to download and test from Release Candidates")

usuario wrote

Hello,

I have a question regarding the naming scheme and chronology of the latest LibreCAD versions.

I noticed that version v2.2.1.2 (Released/Final) was released on July 13, 2025, while version 2.2.1.1_rc-latest (Release Candidate) was released later, on October 15, 2025.

My question is: Are these dates and version names correct? In standard versioning, a version released later in time (October 2025) should have a higher number. Shouldn't this release candidate be 2.2.1.3 instead of a test version from the 2.2.1.1 branch?

Thank you in advance for the clarification.

Re: Happy new year with hyperbola support to complete conics in LC

2026-01-03T08:00:10Z

@sand1024,

I tested with different WCS settings, and no rendering issue is found.

From the code level, lc_hyperbola::draw() calls existing RS_Painter::drawSplinePointsWCS(), so it's using existing WCS support, rendering in graph coordinates.

sand1024 wrote

@dxli
Oh, it's a good news.

And just in case - please also check the implementation for the case with active UCS that is rotated - just to ensure correct rendering.

Re: Happy new year with hyperbola support to complete conics in LC

2026-01-03T02:12:33Z

@dxli
Oh, it's a good news.

And just in case - please also check the implementation for the case with active UCS that is rotated - just to ensure correct rendering.

Happy new year with hyperbola support to complete conics in LC

2026-01-02T05:01:37Z

Happy new year to everyone!

While 2025 saw some heavy development in LibreCAD-master, I didn't get enough development time to complete the last piece of conics support in LibreCAD: a new primitive geometry: hyperbola.

The features are getting production ready, and PR merging is expected soon, if no serious issue is found.

The PR: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/pull/2402

Any suggestion is welcome!