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*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. | =About= | ||
*Macros are Python programs in FreeCAD that can be used to add functionality or shortcuts to FreeCAD. | |||
*'''Useful for rapid workflow:''' if you have a bunch of steps to communicate through the user interface - just activate a macro instead to save you time. | |||
*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= | ||
Revision as of 23:50, 26 November 2020
About
- Macros are Python programs in FreeCAD that can be used to add functionality or shortcuts to FreeCAD.
- Useful for rapid workflow: if you have a bunch of steps to communicate through the user interface - just activate a macro instead to save you time.
- 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
Installing and Running Macros