Question: How do you copy a shape in FreeCAD?

How do you duplicate a shape in FreeCAD?

FreeCAD: How to copy, move and rotate a object?

1. In model tree, select the object that you created and select “Copy” on right-click menu. …
2. If the selected object has a dependency object, a Selection dialog will be shown. …
3. Select any object in model tree, and select “Paste” on right-click menu to copy the object.

How do you copy and paste in FreeCAD sketcher?

Usage

1. Select sketcher element for copy operation.
2. Click on the Sketcher Copy button in the toolbar or choose Sketch → Sketcher tools → Copy from the Sketch menu.
3. Move the mouse in the 3D view to the desired location for the copy. …
4. Left-click in the 3D view to create the copy.

How do you select shapes in FreeCAD?

In the tree view items can be selected, or deselected, one at a time, by holding the Ctrl key and clicking with the mouse. A range of items can be selected by clicking on the first item, holding Shift, and clicking on the last item. Selecting a single item will also show its properties in the property editor.

How do you mirror a body in Freecad?

Usage

1. Select the source object from the Mirroring Panel list.
2. Select a standard Mirror plane from the dropdown menu.
3. Press OK to create the image object.

How do I merge bodies in Freecad?

Usage

1. Press the. Part Fuse button in the Part tools toolbar.
2. Use the Part → Boolean → Union entry in the Part menu.

How do you scale a FreeCAD?

FreeCAD: How to scale a 3D object?

1. Switch workbench to Draft workbench .
2. Select a shape to be scaled on model tree and make a clone . …
3. The made clone is overlapped on the original shape. …
4. Select the clone on model tree and change the “Scale” property values at Data tab.

What is shape binder Freecad?

Description. The PartDesign ShapeBinder tool creates a shape binder referencing geometry from a single parent object. A ShapeBinder is used inside a PartDesign Body to reference geometry outside the Body. Using external geometry directly in a Body is not allowed and will lead to out of scope errors.

How do you drag select in Freecad?

Notes

1. Click in an empty area and drag a rectangle from left to right to select objects that lie completely inside the rectangle.
2. Click in an empty area and drag a rectangle from right to left to also select objects that touch or cross the rectangle.

How do I select multiple shapes in Freecad?

you can select multiple items by holding strg-key pressed during clicking the objects.

How do you select edges in Freecad?

Re: Simple selection and de-selection (edges, faces)



Shift+select usually selects a whole range, as you can see in the tree when selecting the first element and then while holding shift one of the last items. If you want to select/deselect single items you use the Control key instead of shift (cmd on a mac).