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I wish I could just go in and use freecad but it just doesn't make sense to me. the software I've tried before I could just go in and make something by winging it but freecad that seems impossible
The alternative to FreeCAD on Linux is OnShape running in the browser.
I've used onshape and it is indeed way more intuitive but it's one of those on the cloud only you don't own your files in any way platforms, but it does the job in a pinch and I've used it to make 3d printed replacement parts for random broken crap at my old job
You can always export stl or dxf files and use them with other software.