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This is the official account of the FreeCAD project. FreeCAD is a free and open source multiplatform 3D parametric modeler.
Joined Dec 2018
This developer is working on bringing Direct Modeling functionality to #freecad
Learn how to add a #gui to control your #FreeCAD #animation or #simulation. We create some neat #QT #python code to create a small window with a start / stop button that can interrupt a timer.
Courtesy of 'jellysmash' https://twitter.com/jellysmash/status/1366777568532267011
#FreeCAD Trails Workbench -
WIP workbench developed to provide functionality specific to Transportation #engineering (road and rail) and #Geomatics/Survey engineering. Developers are Joel Graff and Hakan Seven.
forum thread: https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277
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Of course it's ok! 😀 They're there, why not use them? But why not simply work in the Part workbench? In PartDesign, you'll have to create attachment offsets for each of your primitives. I find this a lot less flexible than working with sketches, plus I try to avoid doing math as much as possible. 😉Which is why PartDesign is my go-to workbench. But I've used sketch-based parametric CAD software for 20+ years, so I'm very comfortable with the process.
The great thing is, #FreeCAD gives you the choice of multiple different work flows. The caveat is, this can be overwhelming for new users.
@FreeCAD @michal
Of course it's ok! 😀 They're there, why not use them? But why not simply work in the Part workbench? In PartDesign, you'll have to create attachment offsets for each of your primitives. I find this a lot less flexible than working with sketches, plus I try to avoid doing math as much as possible. 😉Which is why PartDesign is my go-to workbench. But I've used sketch-based parametric CAD software for 20+ years, so I'm very comfortable with the process.
The great thing is, #FreeCAD gives you the choice of multiple different work flows. The caveat is, this can be overwhelming for new users.
@FreeCAD @michal
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#FreeCAD new features: Ability to use circle edge to select axis in Revolution/Groove and Helix in PartDesign. Thanks davidosterberg!
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As the #voron printer design is gpl licensed, you get to play around with every part of it, including the design. This is very useful while (re-)building the printer.
Here's a screenshot from #freecad from what I am trying to build.
#3dprinting
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@michal @FreeCAD
To start with CSG, you could go over the "Basic modeling tutorial" from the wiki linked in my previous reply. I wrote it 10 years ago, when Sketcher and PartDesign didn't even exist. 🙂
https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Basic_modeling_tutorial
Of course nowadays, many people prefer video tutorials.
To start with CSG, you could go over the "Basic modeling tutorial" from the wiki linked in my previous reply. I wrote it 10 years ago, when Sketcher and PartDesign didn't even exist. 🙂
https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Basic_modeling_tutorial
Of course nowadays, many people prefer video tutorials.
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@michal
Yes, polygonal modeling (Blender, 3DS Max) is a totally different paradigm than CAD. What's easy in polygonal modeling can be surprisingly difficult with CAD.
That said, using a CSG workflow in #FreeCAD's Part workbench should have a less steep learning curve than using the PartDesign workbench. Things get tricky if you try to mix both workbenches.
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Yes, polygonal modeling (Blender, 3DS Max) is a totally different paradigm than CAD. What's easy in polygonal modeling can be surprisingly difficult with CAD.
That said, using a CSG workflow in #FreeCAD's Part workbench should have a less steep learning curve than using the PartDesign workbench. Things get tricky if you try to mix both workbenches.
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From https://twitter.com/FreeCADFrance
(For French speakers) Live tonight around 8:30 p.m. =>https://twitch.tv/freecadfrance
Discovery of the Path workbench => CNC machining!
#twitch #freecad #protopotes @FreeCAD
https://twitter.com/FreeCADFrance/status/1366082270705164292
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@michal
https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Tutorials
My suggestion is to you start with something simple to get accustomed to the UI and the process. A common mistake many beginners make is to try to start with a complex project. It's easy to get frustrated and to lose motivation.
Do you have prior CAD experience? Sometimes, people with none seem to misevaluate the difficulty in modeling their projects. With CAD, some things that may appear easy to do aren't. Or are, but to experienced users.
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https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Tutorials
My suggestion is to you start with something simple to get accustomed to the UI and the process. A common mistake many beginners make is to try to start with a complex project. It's easy to get frustrated and to lose motivation.
Do you have prior CAD experience? Sometimes, people with none seem to misevaluate the difficulty in modeling their projects. With CAD, some things that may appear easy to do aren't. Or are, but to experienced users.
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Question for any #mediawiki folk out there..what is the setting we need to use in order to omit translated pages from our wiki search results?
@michal
Sure, the term your looking for here is 'Pocket'.
Watch DrVax explain it in this YT clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LiKwUFSbAw
It's 17m18s clip, long but you'll grasp a lot of info that will help you with understanding other aspects of #FreeCAD later.
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Finally finished up the CAM work to produce the last couple of parts. The frame is already manufactured and looking slick.
@FreeCAD #freecad #studio #furniture #design #plywood #cnc #woodworking #interior
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That's impressive. I need to watch this again but on my desktop rather than my phone.
#FreeCAD #Showcase #MBDyn
Multi-Body Dynamics simulation of Car suspension with Steering and reverse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhQay38VGqI
📣 Anyone interested in helping to make #FreeCAD more visual impairment friendly? Forum discussion:
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=55830
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@ericbuijs @FreeCAD @lps
As for #FreeCAD 0.19 running on MacOS Big Sur, apparently things might work out sooner than I thought.
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=51345&start=190#p482195
As for #FreeCAD 0.19 running on MacOS Big Sur, apparently things might work out sooner than I thought.
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=51345&start=190#p482195
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FreeCAD is a free open source 3D parametric modeller, allowing you to design real life 3D objects. You can follow at:
➡️ @FreeCAD
It's available for Linux, Mac and Windows from the official site at https://www.freecadweb.org
It can be used for all kinds of 3D design tasks such as 3D printing, technical drawing, architecture etc.
#FreeCAD #CAD #FOSS #3DPrinting #Design #Architecture #Libre #FLOSS #Productivity #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
- Source code
- https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD
This is the official account of the FreeCAD project. FreeCAD is a free and open source multiplatform 3D parametric modeler.
Joined Dec 2018
