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*Macros are Python programs in FreeCAD that can be used to add functionality to FreeCAD
*Macros are Python programs in FreeCAD that can be used to add functionality to FreeCAD. Sometimes these programs require supporting data files, such as CSVs or PNGs - or whatever supporting data that the macro requires.


=Adding Downloaded Macros=
=Adding Downloaded Macros=
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*Download a macro
*Download a macro
*Drag and drop the macro into the Macros directory
*Drag and drop the macro into the Macros directory
*Drag and drop any supporting data files into the same directory




=Macros Under Development=
=Macros Under Development=
*[[PVC Pipe and Fittings Library]] macro
*[[PVC Pipe and Fittings Library]] macro

Revision as of 04:06, 24 January 2018

  • Macros are Python programs in FreeCAD that can be used to add functionality to FreeCAD. Sometimes these programs require supporting data files, such as CSVs or PNGs - or whatever supporting data that the macro requires.

Adding Downloaded Macros

  • To add a macro to FreeCAD - find the Macros directory by going to FreeCAD->File->Preferences->Macros - which shows the macros directory such as /home/marcin/.FreeCAD
  • Download a macro
  • Drag and drop the macro into the Macros directory
  • Drag and drop any supporting data files into the same directory


Macros Under Development