Current version 0.7.5 - release notes.
This workbench contains tools that simplify the solution of some tasks in FreeCAD.
At the moment it is:
- Generate a BOM based on the model.
- Batch processing of sheet metal parts.
- Creation of design documentation.
- Exploded view (creation and visualization) - preview.
- Creating a pipeline.
- Process automation.
Bill of materials - BOM:
Pipeline and pipe fittings:
Explosion (30 FPS):
- Open last working file
- Isometry and fit all
- Run the model control file
- Bill of materials - BOM
- Add properties to an object
- Creating a pipe by points
- Exploded view
- Create a drawing based on a template
- Documentation, help and examples
Documentation available in PDF format:
The workbench is under development.
Testing is performed on stable versions (0.20 and 0.21) of FreeCAD.
Potential sheet metal issues when working in version 1.0...
If you encounter problems after the update, try deleting the preferences directory:
FreeCAD/Mod/addFC/pref
This workbench is available through the FreeCAD Addon Manager (menu Tools > Addon Manager). It is called addFC Workbench in the Addon Repository.
Manual Installation (Click to expand)
Download the archive, unzip it and move the addFC folder to the directory containing all additional FreeCAD modules:
- Linux:
~/.local/share/FreeCAD/Mod - MacOS:
~/Library/Preferences/FreeCAD/Mod - Windows:
C:\Users\***\AppData\Roaming\FreeCAD\Mod
Or, while in the directory with modules, use git:
git clone https://github.com/GS90/addFC
To update the module, while in the addFC directory, use:
git pull -r
Requirements:
- FreeCAD >= 0.20
- Python >= 3.10
For full functionality, you need:
- FreeCAD SheetMetal Workbench
- Additional Python Modules: ezdxf and numpy
- FFmpeg
When installing the workbench using Addon Manager, all dependencies (except FFmpeg) will be installed automatically.
To install additional Python modules manually, the easiest way is to use pip:
pip install numpy ezdxf