App Part

Introduction


An App Part object, or formally an, is an element that allows grouping objects in 3D space.

It was developed to be used in assemblies, as one of its principal characteristic is that it has an Origin which can serve as reference for included objects.



How to use

 * Press the button in the structure toolbar.

It can also be created from the Python console as described in the Scripting section.

Properties
An App Part ( class) is derived from the basic App GeoFeature ( class), therefore it shares most of the latter's properties.

See the properties in the Std Part tool.

Scripting
FreeCAD Scripting Basics, and scripted objects.

An App Part is created with the method of the document. Once a Part exists, other objects can be added to it with the or  methods of this Part.