Frequently asked questions.
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Is Octopus 360 really free?
Yes. The Standard licence is free with no time limit, for personal and professional use alike. Only the future Pro plan, with PDM, will be paid.
Is it open source?
No. Octopus 360 is proprietary software, distributed free of charge. Its source code is not published.
What does “AI-assisted CAD” mean?
Octopus 360 includes an MCP server: an AI assistant such as Claude can drive the software. You describe the part or assembly in plain language, and it creates sketches, features and mates, measures and exports, while you follow the model on screen. Everything stays in the feature tree, editable by hand. The ✦ Claude chat uses your own Claude account.
Why do I need a Google account?
The account is used to assign your licence, with no password to create. Octopus 360 only receives your Google identifier, name, email address and profile picture. It never has access to your mailbox or your Google files. Your company uses Microsoft 365? You can create a Google account with your work address, without Gmail.
Can I work without Internet?
Yes. After signing in, Octopus 360 works offline for 30 days. It checks the licence again as soon as Internet is back.
On how many computers can I install it?
On all your computers: sign in with the same account. You manage the list on the My account page.
How do updates work?
Automatically. A new version downloads in the background and installs when you close the software. You can also restart right away from the notice that appears.
Can I reuse files from another CAD package?
Yes, through the STEP format, which every CAD package can export. On import, feature recognition rebuilds an editable parametric tree.
Are Mac and Linux supported?
Not yet: Octopus 360 is available for Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit.
Where are my models stored?
On your computer, in the files you save. The Octopus 360 server only keeps your account and licence.
Windows shows a warning during installation: is that normal?
Yes. SmartScreen warns about recent software. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
What will the Pro plan include?
A PDM (product data management): shared vault, versions and revisions, references between documents, teamwork. Sign up on the Pricing page to be notified at launch.
How do I delete my account?
From the My account page, under “Delete my account”. All your account data is then erased.