How do I merge objects in FreeCAD?

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How do you join two parts in FreeCAD?

Re: How to join or union 2 parts to make one part

With one single document opened, go to File –> Merge project… then select the document to merge.

How do you align parts in Freecad?

Usage

Select the reference object. …
Hold down the Ctrl key while you select the object whose placement you want to change.
Select the Edit → Alignment… …
A new window will appear in the Main view area. …
Define the first point pair by clicking a point in each view.

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.

How do I import and edit STL files in FreeCAD?

Step 1: Open STL file and convert it to solid model

Open FreeCAD and create a new document by clicking on File > New.
Click File > Import and select the object you want to modify. …
Change your workbench to Part.
Select the imported object in the Model window. …
Now click on Part > Create shape from mesh.

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How do I convert STL to G code?

Converting STL Files to G-code

Step 1: Download a conversion tool. …
Step 2: Import your . …
Step 3: Repair the mesh. …
Step 4: Convert your mesh to a shape. …
Step 5: Convert the shape to a solid. …
Step 6: Export your solid to a . …
Step 7: Import your file in to Fusion 360. …
Step 8: Generate toolpaths.

How do you use symmetry constraints in Freecad?

Usage. Select two points (vertexes) in the sketch and a line in the sketch. The selected points and the line will be dark green. Constrain symmetric or select the Constrain Symmetrical menu item from the Sketcher Constraints sub menu of the Sketcher (or Part Design) menu item.

How do you refine a shape in FreeCAD?

Usage

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

How do I import DWG files into FreeCAD?

Launch FreeCAD. To select the file path, in the toolbar, navigate to “Edit”, then “Preferences” at the bottom of the list. Once the preferences menu opens, select “Import/Export” from the left pane, and select the “DWG” tab near the top.