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*Macros are Python programs in FreeCAD that can be used to add functionality to FreeCAD | =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. | |||
==Examples== | |||
Set yourself up for rapid rotation of objects: | |||
FreeCAD.DraftWorkingPlane.alignToPointAndAxis(FreeCAD.Vector(0,0,0), FreeCAD.Vector(-0.0,-1.0,-0.0), 0) | |||
FreeCADGui.Snapper.setGrid(init=True) | |||
=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 | |||
=Installing and Running Macros= | |||
<html><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L2VIpdKzp_0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></html> | |||
=Macros Under Development= | =Macros Under Development= | ||
*[[PVC Pipe and Fittings Library]] macro | *[[PVC Pipe and Fittings Library]] macro | ||
*[[FreeCAD Module Part List Generator]] | |||
*[[File:Simple_Copy_New_File.FCMacro.zip]] | |||
=FreeCAD Source= | |||
*https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/How_to_install_macros | |||
== Macros of interest == | |||
* [[FreeCAD_Macros/Automatic_Light_Gauge_Steel_Frame_Creator_And_Panelizer_Macro]] | |||
[[Category: FreeCAD]] [[Category: FreeCAD Macros]] [[Category: Ergonomics and Productivity]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:50, 16 July 2022
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.
Examples
Set yourself up for rapid rotation of objects:
FreeCAD.DraftWorkingPlane.alignToPointAndAxis(FreeCAD.Vector(0,0,0), FreeCAD.Vector(-0.0,-1.0,-0.0), 0) FreeCADGui.Snapper.setGrid(init=True)
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
Macros Under Development
- PVC Pipe and Fittings Library macro
- FreeCAD Module Part List Generator
- File:Simple Copy New File.FCMacro.zip