You asked: How do I edit STL in FreeCAD?

Can STL files be edited?

You can definitely edit and modify STL files, and it can be done using two different types of modeling software: CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software. Mesh Editing Tools.

Can you import STL files into FreeCAD?

Basically, FreeCAD would import any STL/OBJ-File. … FreeCAD has some capabilities for mesh operation in mesh workbench and OpenSCAD workbench (some operations need OpenSCAD to be installed and configured in the FreeCAD-preferences).

How do you cut a STL model in FreeCAD?

Re: Adding to or cutting away from an STL possible or not?

1. Select the mesh in the tree.
2. Switch to the Part workbench.
3. Go to the menu Part –> Convert to shape.
4. Select the converted shape in the tree.
5. Go to the menu Part –> Convert to solid.
6. Optional: clean up the shape by selected the solid then.

How do I convert STL to CAD?

Conversion Steps

1. Go to the online converter.
2. Click on “Choose” and select the STL files from your computer. …
3. Select the target format as DXF and press the “Convert” button.
4. The page will refresh once finished and a download link will become available.
5. Download the file and open it directly with AutoCAD.

How do you cut a 3D object in FreeCAD?

Double click a solid on 3D view to select it. Then click the cut plane with Ctrl key to select it. to cut the shape. Each cut result shape will be placed at group (“Exploded Slice” as follow) in model tree.