blueCFD-Core is an open source project provided by FSD blueCAPE Lda.This project provides source code and high quality builds of OpenFOAM? technology and related open source projects, as unofficial ports for up-to-date 64 bit Windows 7 to 10.
Publisher’s description
What is blueCFD-Core?
blueCFD-Core by FSD blueCAPE Lda is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2020.1.0.0, released on August 4, 2021. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (blueCFD/Core) has 61 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Coordination repository for the blueCFD-Core: Issue tracking, Wiki, project webpage and miscellaneous scripts”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: blueCFD-Core is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is blueCFD-Core safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
927E585C95D5C04D262FBB0EF95FD203AF39E809527D70F93732A61DCB0F345C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020.1.0.0Latest | August 4, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2017.2 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id bluecfd.bluecfd -eblueCFD-Core-2020-1-win64-setup.exe /silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- FSD blueCAPE Lda
- Licence
- GPL
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/blueCFD/Core
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2020.1.0.0
- Released
- August 4, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 61
- GitHub forks
- 10
- Website
- bluecfd.github.io
- winget ID
- bluecfd.bluecfd
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is blueCFD-Core free?
Yes. blueCFD-Core is open-source software under the GPL licence.
Is blueCFD-Core safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install blueCFD-Core with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can blueCFD-Core be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does blueCFD-Core support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does blueCFD-Core run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of blueCFD-Core?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.