Drawing/en

Introduction
In FreeCAD the word "Drawing" is normally used to refer to a 2D projection of a 3D model. This is usually created with the TechDraw Workbench.

Usage

 * 1) Start with an already built 3D model, created with, for example, the PartDesign Workbench. In fact, any object that has a Shape, including 2D objects, will work.
 * 2) Switch to the TechDraw Workbench.
 * 3) Press  or  to create a Page.
 * 4) Select the existing model, and then press  or.
 * 5) A 2D projection on the page will be created. You may now adjust its properties, like, , and.
 * 6) When the drawing is ready, you can press, , or use Std Export, to export the page to SVG, DXF, or PDF formats for further use in another software, or for printing.