How do you transform parts in Freecad?

How do you transform in FreeCAD?

Setting position by mouse drag

1. Select a object to be moved and select “Transform” on right-click menu. “Transform” on right-click menu.
2. Arrows and spheres appear for each direction X, Y, Z on 3D view. If you want to translate the object, drag an arrow. …
3. Click OK at Task tab to finish transform operation.

How do I make something solid in FreeCAD?

Usage

1. Select the shape object.
2. Select the Part → Convert to solid option from the menu.
3. A solid from the shape object is created as a separate new object.

How do I move my body Freecad?

Usage

1. In the Model tree view, right-click on the object to be moved.
2. Select Move object to other body from the list in the context menu.
3. In the Select body dialog, select the Body to move the object to from the drop-down menu.
4. Press OK.

How do I rotate objects in Freecad with mouse?

Rotate mode: hold the Shift key, press the right mouse button once, then move the pointer.

How do you navigate Freecad?

Press the left mouse button over an object you want to select. Hold the right mouse button, then move the pointer. Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out. Hold the left mouse button, then move the pointer.

How do you refine a shape in FreeCAD?

Usage

1. Select an object that you wish to clean and copy.
2. Go to the menu Part → Create a copy → Refine shape.
3. A cleaned, independent copy of the original object is created; the original object is hidden.

Can you modify an STL file in FreeCAD?

Start FreeCAD and create a new document with File > New, In the menu select File > Import and navigate to the mesh file you want to modify. FreeCAD can open STL, OBJ, and AST mesh files.