Installing more workbenches/en

Description
It is easy to add external workbenches to FreeCAD.

Workbenches are contained in a folder that must be simply copied into

where is a top level directory searched by FreeCAD on startup.

The directories are scanned every time FreeCAD is started, and the available workbenches are automatically added.

Installing system-wide
Workbenches installed in this way will be available to all users. Depending on your system, you might need administrator privileges to access the installation directory.

Copy the workbench folder into, where is the FreeCAD installation directory.
 * On Linux it is usually
 * On Windows it is usually
 * On Mac OSX it is usually

Installing for a single user
Workbenches installed in this way will be available only to one user, but will not require any administrator privileges.

Copy the workbench folder into, where is the FreeCAD directory for a particular.
 * On Linux it is usually
 * On Windows it is usually
 * On Mac OSX it is usually . One way to get to the preferences directory is to use the "Finder" menu item, and entering.

Additional information
Additional information on how to create a custom workbench can be found in the Power users hub and the Developer hub.

See also a detailed description in the page how to install additional workbenches.