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FS#895 - [freecad] Steering users towards non-free software
Description: FreeCAD may be free software, yet its features are steering users towards non-free software. It is asking for Teigha File Converter which is proprietary software, and it is asking for the path in order to enable the option import/export.
Additional info:
* package version: community/freecad 0.16-9
Steps to reproduce:
After attempt to open the DWF/DXF file FreeCad is to request the Teigha File Converter which is proprietary software.
Under the menu Edit → Preferences → Import/Export → DWG, one can see the request to enter the path to Teigha File Converter.