Your question: How do I create a group in Freecad?

What is a group in FreeCAD?

Description. Std Group (internally called App DocumentObjectGroup) is a general purpose container that allows you to group different types of objects in the Tree view, regardless of their data type. It is used as a simple folder to categorize and organize the objects in your model, in order to keep a logical structure.

Can you create assemblies in FreeCAD?

In FreeCAD the word “Assembly” is normally used to refer to a 3D model that is composed of several distinguishable parts, that are put together in some way to create a functional object, just like real life products are made.

How do I combine objects in FreeCAD?

Usage

1. Select two or more mesh objects.
2. There are several ways to invoke the command: Press the. Mesh Merge button. Select the Meshes → Merge option from the menu.

How do I move a group in FreeCAD?

Re: move group of objects



However the most likely thing you want is, multi select all the items you want to move, then “edit” menu… placement… tick the tick box to put it in incremental mode.

How do you separate parts in FreeCAD?

Usage

1. Press the Part Slice button in the Part toolbar.
2. Use the Part → Split → Slice to compound entry in the Part menu.

Who wrote FreeCAD?

FreeCAD

How do I install assembly workbench in FreeCAD?

Manual Installation

1. go to /Applications” and select FreeCAD.app.
2. right-mouse-click and select “Show Package Contents”, a new window will appear with a folder named “Contents”
3. single-click on the folder “Contents” then on “Resources” and double-click to open the folder “Mod”

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.

How do you use Boolean in Freecad?

Usage

1. Activate the Body which is to receive the Boolean feature. …
2. PartDesign Boolean button.
3. In Boolean Parameters, click on the Add body button. …
4. In the 3D view, select the Body to use in the Boolean feature. …
5. Select the type of Boolean operation in the drop down menu (Fuse, Cut or Common)
6. Click OK.

How do you cut in Freecad?

to cut the shape. 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.

How do I make a part active in Freecad?

Double-click the Body in the tree view or open the context menu (right-click) and select Toggle active body to activate or deactivate the Body. If another Body is active, it will be deactivated.