https://wiki.freecad.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Joel+graff&feedformat=atomFreeCAD Documentation - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T11:45:14ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.40.1https://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=653494Release notes 0.192020-04-02T13:23:09Z<p>Joel graff: added View-ScreenShot dialog updates</p>
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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Older FreeCAD release notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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| Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].<br />
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| Preliminary design of MAORY, an adaptive optics (AO) module for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT); here it is mounted on the E-ELT Nasmyth platform.<br />
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This assembly was made by "Zolko", author of the new [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4 Workbench]], which uses the new powerful [[App_Link|App Link]] object to import thousands of different parts and subassemblies, arranging them in specified positions by means of mathematical expressions. See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42624 Users Showcase].<br />
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For this model, the parts were not designed in FreeCAD, they were just imported in STEP format, and subsequently arranged with Assembly4.<br />
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| Constant velocity joint M. GECIK, by user "ppemawm", see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&p=379220#p377075 Users Showcase]. The model is reversed engineered from the individual STL files from Thingiverse by the original author, [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4191753 NOP21]. Please notice the license of the original files.<br />
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The STL files were downloaded, saved, and imported into FreeCAD, and they were manually assembled using the [[Std_Transform|Std Transform]] tool; this [[mesh|mesh]] [[assembly|assembly]] was used as reference to create solid [[Body|bodies]] with [[PartDesign_Workbench|PartDesign]] and subsequently assemble them using the new [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4 Workbench]].<br />
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The model was started with Assembly4, and each part was created in-context referencing the STL model for [[sketch|sketch]] dimensions; sketches were created 1:1 scale with the STL model in the background.<br />
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== General == <!--T:14--><br />
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With more than 3000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "[[App_Link|App::Link]]" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3, and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12.6, OCC 7.4; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42945 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2944 pull request #2944].<br />
* There is a new Docker container to build FreeCAD, see [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42954 forum discussion].<br />
* The infrastructure of the bug tracker as well as wiki was moved to a dedicated server, so that it is easier to manage by the project administrators; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42795 forum discussion].<br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux|Compile on Linux]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution.<br />
* [[Compile_on_Windows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the "LibPack" for compilation.<br />
* [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]] was created to describe the compilation in this system.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 and above.<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
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| The navigation cube can be augmented by the CubeMenu addon, which allows configuring the menu that pops up, as well as the size of the cube itself. This is helpful particularly for very high resolution screens, in which the default size is too small. This is an external tool that can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=43338 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/triplus/CubeMenu CubeMenu] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
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| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
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| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
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| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2433 pull request #2433], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2920 #2920], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2933 #2933].<br />
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| The Std:ViewScreenShot tool now supports transparency. Options are available in the "Extended" pane under "Image Properties"<br />
[https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Std_ViewScreenShot#Creation_method Wiki], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=41950&start=10 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8e5151002 git commit]<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[App Link|Link]]" object, or more formally [[App_Link|App Link]] ({{incode|App::Link}} class), was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of [[App_DocumentObject|App DocumentObject]] with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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An "[[App_Link|App Link]]" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by an "App Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft_Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "App Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "[[App_Link|App Link]]" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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The "App Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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[[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "App Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for this component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "App Link" in the master branch, it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] are provided currently.<br />
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Beside the introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]], the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], [[Selection_methods|visual selection]], and the [[tree_view|tree view]]. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion], [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif animated GIF] example.<br />
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| These dynamic properties were added in the [[App_Link|App Link]] merge; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350].<br />
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| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
These selection enhancement were also introduced in the [[App_Link|App Link]] merge; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350].<br />
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| After two years being stalled, there have been improvements in the way the program handles backup files. Now they can include a timestamp in the format {{incode|%Y%m%d-%H%M%S}}, instead of a simple number. This can be set in the [[Preferences_Editor|preferences editor]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26965&start=20#p217186 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1148 pull request #1148].<br />
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| New input field to quickly search for parameters in the [[Parameter_Editor|parameter editor]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=44169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3173 pull request #3173].<br />
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* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for Hertz as a physical unit, and added the Frequency [[property|property]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39485 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a0 commit 3500451a0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/d7ca604c9 commit d7ca604c9].<br />
* Added [[Std_TextDocument|Std TextDocument]] tool to insert an object to store arbitrary text in the document; [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13db5b0560 commit 13db5b0560], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/53b01f08f9 commit 53b01f08f9].<br />
* Added support for further units, Gauss, Weber, Oersted; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=358223 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2863 pull request #2863].<br />
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| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
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| It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394&p=340109#p340109 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request #2605].<br />
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Keep with the latest developments in architecture and BIM by following the main author of this workbench; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=17498&start=60 BIM/Arch development news articles from Yorik's blog].<br />
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| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
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| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
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| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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<!--T:46--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
<br />
<!--T:47--><br />
Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:48--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
<br />
<!--T:177--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool to cut solid objects, like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] and [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]], using an edge, like a [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]]. This works similar to the existing [[Arch_CutPlane|Arch CutPlane]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:178--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40600 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2701 pull request #2701], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2870 #2870].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
<br />
<!--T:50--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion], <br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430]; [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif animated GIF] example.<br />
<br />
<!--T:51--><br />
The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft SubelementHighlight|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
<br />
<!--T:149--><br />
This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
<br />
<!--T:150--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 pull request #1975]; [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2].<br />
<br />
<!--T:224--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 pull request #2072]; [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif animated GIF] example.<br />
<br />
<!--T:225--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade0 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
<br />
<!--T:179--><br />
A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided.<br />
<br />
<!--T:180--><br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft_VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
<br />
<!--T:226--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
<br />
<!--T:227--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 #2492].<br />
<br />
<!--T:228--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The introduction of the [[App_Link|App Link]] object made it possible to create arrays which have many exact references to an existing object instead of shape duplicates (simple copies). This results in more memory efficient arrays. This is possible with the new [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] and [[Draft_PathLinkArray|Draft PathLinkArray]] tools. [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] works in three modes, "ortho", "polar", and the new "circular" mode, which was introduced in a separate commit.<br />
<br />
<!--T:155--><br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350].<br />
<br />
<!--T:168--><br />
After the creation of the Link arrays, a new command called [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] now replaces both [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] and [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]]. This [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] is used to create exclusively orthogonal arrays. It shows a task panel similar to [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] and [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]]. Therefore, from the toolbar it is now possible to create "orthogonal", "polar" and "circular" arrays from separate buttons. Moreover, the array buttons are collected in a group so that they are organized.<br />
<br />
<!--T:169--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816&p=365888#p365878 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2988 pull request #2988], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2972 #2972].<br />
<br />
<!--T:170--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool to create polar arrays directly. Previously, the same could be done by using the old [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] command, and then modifying the properties of the created object.<br />
This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:156--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 pull request #2824].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 pull request #2585].<br />
<br />
<!--T:157--><br />
Moreover, a new [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]] tool was developed to create these circular arrays directly. This tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:158--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 pull request #2824].<br />
<br />
<!--T:181--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]]<br />
| The unit tests of the workbench were rewritten and expanded, so that now it is easier to test for errors and regressions when new code is merged.<br />
<br />
<!--T:182--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2668 pull request #2668], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2727 #2727], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2881 #2881], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
<br />
<!--T:183--><br />
Also, a script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Draft/drafttests/draft_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with most objects of the workbench. This file is useful to learn scripting in Draft, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
<!--T:184--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405&p=368819#p368819 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3012 pull request #3012].<br />
<br />
<!--T:185--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]]<br />
| New icons were provided for the Draft objects in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. The objective is to more quickly distinguish the objects at a glance, particularly if the default label is changed. This makes it easier to recognize objects which are lines, curves, geometrical elements, linear, radial, or angular dimensions, or other objects.<br />
<br />
<!--T:186--><br />
In addition, all icons were converted to the new standard pixel resolution of 96 dpi, and were saved as Plain SVG, so that we don't introduce non-standard SVG tags.<br />
<br />
<!--T:187--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=43439 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3051 pull request #3051], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3058 #3058], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3060 #3060], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3070 #3070], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3170 #3170].<br />
<br />
<!--T:188--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]]<br />
| Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future, and facilitate the addition of new tools.<br />
<br />
<!--T:189--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=40#p368890 overall structure].<br />
<br />
<!--T:190--><br />
Some of the functions and classes that have already been moved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee] ([[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1 commit 16c26cb3b1] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9fb6aec313 commit 9fb6aec313] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2823 pull requests #2823] (GuiCommandBase), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2829 #2829] (utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2830 #2830] (GUI utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2831 #2831] (ToDo class), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2832 #2832] (translate function), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3091 #3091] ([[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3092 #3092] (Draft Trackers), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3094 #3094] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3095 #3095] ([[Draft_ShapeString|Draft ShapeString]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3096 #3096] ([[Draft_Scale|Draft Scale]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3097 #3097] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]).<br />
<br />
<!--T:191--><br />
This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Full refactoring may take years at the current pace. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
<br />
<!--T:54--><br />
* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* A "DraftEditPickRadius" preference was added to control the area of influence of the pointer when picking vertices in edit mode [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642 pull request #2642], [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4162 issue #4162].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* The "Toolbar mode" when launching the Draft tools has been removed. This was an interface that was used in the past but became obsolete as the [[task_panel|task panel]] became the predominant interface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42782 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2973 pull request #2973].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
<br />
<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 pull request #2267]; [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial).<br />
<br />
<!--T:229--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
<br />
<!--T:57--><br />
In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
<br />
<!--T:58--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
<br />
<!--T:230--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
<br />
<!--T:59--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:60--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention); [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Import == <!--T:192--><br />
<br />
<!--T:193--><br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
<br />
== Material handling == <!--T:93--><br />
<br />
<!--T:94--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== Mesh == <!--T:194--><br />
<br />
<!--T:195--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Mesh_FromPartShape_Gmsh.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Mesh_FromPartShape|Mesh FromPartShape]] is now able to create [[mesh|meshes]] using [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gmsh Gmsh]. This mesher is an external program that must be installed in the system before it can be used. Gmsh was already one of the options to create [[FEM_Mesh|finite element meshes]] with the [[FEM_Workbench|FEM Workbench]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:231--><br />
Moreover, now the [[Mesh_FromPartShape|Mesh FromPartShape]] dialog will remember the settings that you used the last time.<br />
<br />
<!--T:232--><br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1cb4625bf Commit 1cb4625bf].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further improvements === <!--T:233--> <br />
<br />
<!--T:234--><br />
* It is now possible to take an OpenInventor mesh file ({{FileName|.iv}}), and export it to STL; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=43926#p378032 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/601ac707b207c6 commit 601ac707b207c6].<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
<br />
<!--T:64--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
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<!--T:196--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]]<br />
| A script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Part/parttests/part_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with the [[Part_Primitives|Part Primitives]]. This file is useful to learn scripting in Part, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
<!--T:197--><br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further improvements === <!--T:198--><br />
<br />
<!--T:65--><br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The [[App_Link|App Link]] merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
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<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_Attachment|"Attachment"]] property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 pull request #2272].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]]<br />
| The dialogs to edit [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]] features were improved to allow selecting several sub-elements (edges and faces) at once.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43383 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3050 pull request #3050], [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/b/b8/FC019-PD-Multiple-Selection.gif animated GIF] example.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Primitive_parameters_expressions.png|384px]]<br />
| It is now possible to set [[Expressions|expressions]] for all parameters of [[PartDesign_CompPrimitiveAdditive|additive]] and [[PartDesign_CompPrimitiveSubtractive|subtractive primitives]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36458 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3225 pull request #3225].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Attachment_angles_expressions.png|384px]]<br />
| It is now possible to set [[Expressions|expressions]] for the attachment angles of additive and subtractive primitives. Formerly, expressions were only available for the direction offsets.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44346 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1cfe6d2cc7 commit 1cfe6d2cc7].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Dressup_pattern.png|384px]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_LinearPattern|PartDesign LinearPattern]] and [[PartDesign_PolarPattern|PolarPattern]] now can be used with dress-up features, meaning [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]]. A new property {{PropertyData|SupportTransform}} in these [[PartDesign_Feature|features]], controls whether the feature supports the pattern or not.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=43312 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3045 pull request #3045], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3155 #3155], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3226 #3226].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
<br />
<!--T:7--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
| Added coolant modes for coolant management.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463]. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<!--T:199--><br />
* Tool manager support for multiple tool tables<br />
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<!--T:154--><br />
* Added [[Path DressupBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path<br />
<!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --><br />
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<!--T:167--><br />
* PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets).<br />
* ProfileEdges: Open Edges support.<br />
* First attempt of 4th-axis support: Contour, PathFaces, PathPocket, and Drilling<br />
<br />
=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
<br />
<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
* PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut problem.<br />
* MillFace: Clear edges.<br />
* MillFace: Exclude raised areas; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 pull request #2367].<br />
* Update of some Post Processors (Mainly GRBL and LinuxCNC).<br />
* Adaptive Clearing improvements.<br />
* 3D Pocket: Reduction of air-milling above inclined pockets; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37869 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2366 pull request #2366].<br />
* 3D Surface: Improvements to both the OCL DropCutter and the Waterline algorithms<br />
* 3D Surface: Initial 4th-axis support; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36018 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2114 pull request #2114].<br />
* 3D Surface: Selection of individual faces; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2849 pull request #2849].<br />
* Post: Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 pull request #3195].<br />
* Post: Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 pull request #2479].<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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<!--T:74--><br />
Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
<br />
<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher's [[task_panel|task panel]], in the "Elements" section there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
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<!--T:200--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint|Sketcher ToggleActiveConstraint]] tool to temporarily deactivate a constraint without removing it entirely. This is helpful to test the movement of the sketch before fully constraining it.<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2283 Pull request #2283], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/159b8e7bdf commit 159b8e7bdf].<br />
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<!--T:216--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Constraint_reference_dialog.png]]<br />
| It is now possible to make a dimension constraint a [[Sketcher_ToggleDrivingConstraint|reference constraint]] directly in the dialog.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=33705 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36433 2]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3201 pull request #3201], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/06f479622c commit 06f479622c].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
<br />
<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]] also brought some improvements to the [[expressions|expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[property_editor|property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet_Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] and this [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38974 forum thread].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2475 #2475].<br />
<br />
<!--T:202--><br />
The previous commits changed the way the autocompletion works with [[expressions|expressions]], particularly when used with [[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]] constraints, which was seen as a regression for many use cases. A new set of commits were proposed to restore this functionality; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=43412 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3062 pull request #3062].<br />
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<!--T:217--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Spreadsheet_Alias_field.png|384px]]<br />
| Aliases for table cells can now be set easier with a new input field at the upper right of the spreadsheet.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=43957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3154 pull request #3154], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3162 #3162], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3233 #3233].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
<br />
<!--T:80--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
<br />
<!--T:82--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
<br />
<!--T:84--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
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<!--T:203--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
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<!--T:204--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw_RichTextAnnotation|TechDraw RichTextAnnotation]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
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<!--T:205--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrants|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
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<!--T:206--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
<br />
<!--T:86--><br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|TechDraw WeldSymbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw. Russian standard (GOST) symbols are also added.<br />
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<!--T:208--><br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3110 #3110].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2737 pull request #2737].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_pyramid_arrow_style.png|384px]]<br />
| New pyramid arrow style for dimensions and balloon annotations.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=356630 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2853 pull request #2853].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
<br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that [[App_Link|App Link]] is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
* The new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now supported as a source for creating views; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41973 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/37b578bf49 commit 37b578bf49].<br />
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== Web == <!--T:210--><br />
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* QtWebEngine support for Qt 5.7 and above, and fallback to QWebkit for Qt 5.6 and below; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
<br />
== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion]; [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3), [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 video] example.<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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<!--T:99--><br />
{{Emphasis|Note:}} these are the new workbenches created in this development cycle, or older workbenches that received updates. See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for more workbenches that can be installed, and which cover a wide variety of topics. If you want to see your workbench added, join the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/index.php forum] and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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<!--T:101--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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| [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by [[Assembly2_Workbench|Assembly2]], but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the [[App_Link|App Link]] object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread); [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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| [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system, particularly the new [[expressions|expression engine]]. Because of this, Assembly4 doesn't work with versions below 0.19. Assembly4 can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
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Unlike [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]], Assembly4 tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems (LCS) and setting relationships through [[expressions|mathematical expressions]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights); [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion]; [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage], [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial]; [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement); [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion]; [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with many applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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=== Trails, PyTrails, Turns, and pivy_trackers === <!--T:139--><br />
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| The '''Trails''' workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long); [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example].<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called '''PyTrails'''. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement); [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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|The '''Turns''' workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/8/86/Turns_vehicle.gif animated GIF] example.<br />
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| [[File:Pivy_trackers_example.png|384px]]<br />
| After working with Trails and Turns, the author decided to split the tracker code into a separate library called '''pivy_trackers'''. This is a general library that could be included in other workbenches to generate tracker objects and perform actions in the scene, like dragging lines, dragging points, and changing certain geometrical elements on the fly.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39939 Forum discussion], ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=43831 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277&start=890#p373426 3]); [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers pivy_trackers] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers/wiki/Examples examples], [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/b/bd/Pivy_trackers_example.gif animated GIF] example.<br />
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Updated screen capture dialog to support transparency</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=642174Release notes 0.192020-03-19T02:16:16Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''This assembly was made by "Zolko", author of the new Assembly4 Workbench, which uses the new powerful [[App_Link|App Link]] object to import thousands of different parts and subassemblies, arranging them in specified positions by means of mathematical expressions. See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42624 Users Showcase].''<br />
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With more than 3000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "[[App_Link|App::Link]]" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3, and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12.6, OCC 7.4; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42945 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2944 pull request #2944].<br />
* There is a new Docker container to build FreeCAD, see [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42954 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for Hertz as a physical unit, and added the Frequency [[property|property]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39485 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a0 commit 3500451a0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/d7ca604c9 commit d7ca604c9].<br />
* Added support for further units, Gauss, Weber, Oersted; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=358223 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2863 pull request #2863].<br />
* The infrastructure of the bug tracker as well as wiki was moved to a dedicated server, so that it is easier to manage by the project administrators; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42795 forum discussion].<br />
* Added a GUI command to insert a text document into the active document [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13db5b05604694323]<br />
* Backup policy enhancement incorporated into master [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26965&p=371843#p371839 forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25601 forum discussion]<br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux|Compile on Linux]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[Compile_on_Windows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation. [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]] was created to describe the compilation in this system.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 and above.<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
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<!--T:26--><br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
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<!--T:28--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2433 Pull request #2433], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2920 #2920], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2933 #2933].<br />
|}<br />
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== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29--><br />
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[[File:AppLink.png|600px]]<br />
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{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
<br />
<!--T:31--><br />
After 2.5 years in development, the "[[App Link|Link]]" object, or more formally [[App_Link|App Link]] ({{incode|App::Link}} class), was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of [[App_DocumentObject|App DocumentObject]] with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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<!--T:32--><br />
An "[[App_Link|App Link]]" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by an "App Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft_Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "App Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "[[App_Link|App Link]]" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
<br />
<!--T:34--><br />
The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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<!--T:36--><br />
The "App Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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[[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "App Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for this component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "App Link" in the master branch, it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] are provided currently.<br />
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=== Other additions in the App::Link merge === <!--T:38--><br />
<br />
<!--T:39--><br />
Beside the introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]], the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], [[Selection_modes|visual selection]], and the [[tree_view|tree view]]. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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<!--T:40--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Custom_property_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
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[[File:Custom_property_0.19_property_editor.png|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
<br />
<!--T:42--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]]<br />
| It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394&p=340109#p340109 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request #2605].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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<!--T:45--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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<!--T:46--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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<!--T:47--><br />
Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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<!--T:48--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool to cut solid objects, like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] and [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]], using an edge, like a [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]]. This works similar to the existing [[Arch_CutPlane|Arch CutPlane]].<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40600 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2701 Pull request #2701], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2870 #2870].<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
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<!--T:51--><br />
The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft SubelementHighlight|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
<br />
<!--T:150--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
<br />
A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 Pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The introduction of the [[App_Link|App Link]] object made it possible to create arrays which have many exact references to an existing object instead of shape duplicates (simple copies). This results in more memory efficient arrays. This is possible with the new [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] and [[Draft_PathLinkArray|Draft PathLinkArray]] tools. [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] works in three modes, "ortho", "polar", and the new "circular" mode, which was introduced in a separate commit.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350].<br />
<br />
<!--T:168--><br />
After the creation of the Link arrays, a new command called [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] now replaces both [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] and [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]]. This [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] is used to create exclusively orthogonal arrays. It shows a task panel similar to [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] and [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]]. Therefore, from the toolbar it is now possible to create "orthogonal", "polar" and "circular" arrays from separate buttons. Moreover, the array buttons are collected in a group so that they are organized.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816&p=365888#p365878 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2988 Pull request #2988], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2972 #2972].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool to create polar arrays directly. Previously, the same could be done by using the old [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] command, and then modifying the properties of the created object.<br />
This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:156--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 Pull request #2585].<br />
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Moreover, a new [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]] tool was developed to create these circular arrays directly. This tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:158--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]]<br />
| The unit tests of the workbench were rewritten and expanded, so that now it is easier to test for errors and regressions when new code is merged.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2668 Pull request #2668], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2727 #2727], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2881 #2881], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
<br />
Also, a script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Draft/drafttests/draft_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with most objects of the workbench. This file is useful to learn scripting in Draft, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405&p=368819#p368819 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3012 Pull request #3012].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]]<br />
| New icons were provided for the Draft objects in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. The objective is to more quickly distinguish the objects at a glance, particularly if the default label is changed. This makes it easier to recognize objects which are lines, curves, geometrical elements, linear, radial, or angular dimensions, or other objects.<br />
<br />
In addition, all icons were converted to the new standard pixel resolution of 96 dpi, and were saved as Plain SVG, so that we don't introduce non-standard SVG tags.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=43439 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3051 Pull request #3051], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3058 #3058], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3060 #3060], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3070 #3070], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3170 #3170].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]]<br />
| Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future, and facilitate the addition of new tools.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=40#p368890 overall structure].<br />
<br />
Some of the functions and classes that have already been moved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee] ([[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1 commit 16c26cb3b1] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9fb6aec313 commit 9fb6aec313] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2823 pull requests #2823] (GuiCommandBase), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2829 #2829] (utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2830 #2830] (GUI utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2831 #2831] (ToDo class), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2832 #2832] (translate function), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3091 #3091] ([[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3092 #3092] (Draft Trackers), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3094 #3094] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3095 #3095] ([[Draft_ShapeString|Draft ShapeString]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3096 #3096] ([[Draft_Scale|Draft Scale]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3097 #3097] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]).<br />
<br />
This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Full refactoring may take years at the current pace. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort.<br />
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=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* A "DraftEditPickRadius" preference was added to control the area of influence of the pointer when picking vertices in edit mode [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642 pull request #2642], [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4162 issue #4162].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* The "Toolbar mode" when launching the Draft tools has been removed. This was an interface that was used in the past but became obsolete as the [[task_panel|task panel]] became the predominant interface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42782 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2973 pull request #2973].<br />
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== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
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* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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<!--T:64--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]]<br />
| A script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Part/parttests/part_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with the [[Part_Primitives|Part Primitives]]. This file is useful to learn scripting in Part, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078].<br />
|}<br />
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<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The [[App_Link|App Link]] merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
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<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_Attachment|"Attachment"]] property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 Pull request #2272].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]]<br />
| The dialogs to edit [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]] features were improved to allow selecting several sub-elements (edges and faces) at once.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43383 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3050 Pull request #3050], [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/b/b8/FC019-PD-Multiple-Selection.gif Animated GIF].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
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*Added coolant modes for coolant management., [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
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[[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
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* Tool manager support for multiple tool tables<br />
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* Added [[Path DressupBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path<br />
<!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --><br />
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* PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets).<br />
* ProfileEdges: Open Edges support.<br />
* First attempt of 4th-axis support: Contour, PathFaces, PathPocket, and Drilling<br />
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=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
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* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
* PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut Problem.<br />
* MillFace: Clear edges<br />
* MillFace: Exclude raised areas [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 PR #2367], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion]<br />
* Update of some Post Processors (Mainly GRBL and LinuxCNC)<br />
* Adaptive Clearing improvements<br />
* 3D Pocket: Reduction of air-milling above inclined pockets [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2366 PR #2366], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37869 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Improvements to both the OCL DropCutter and the Waterline algorithms<br />
* 3D Surface: Initial 4th-axis support [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2114 PR #2114], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36018 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Selection of individual faces (pending)<br />
* Post: Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 PR #3195]<br />
* Post: Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 PR #2479]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
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<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher's [[task_panel|task panel]], in the "Elements" section there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint|Sketcher ToggleActiveConstraint]] tool to temporarily deactivate a constraint without removing it entirely. This is helpful to test the movement of the sketch before fully constraining it.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
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<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]] also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
* Improved autocomplete functionality of expressions. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=43412 forum discussion] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=35698 forum discussion][https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3062 PR 3062]<br />
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== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|TechDraw Weld Symbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/eb4c1019cc1b7 GOST welding symbol commit].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that [[App_Link|App Link]] is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
* The new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now supported as a source for creating views; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41973 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/37b578bf49 commit 37b578bf49].<br />
* Added new arrow style [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=356630 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ac680bf9b7 git commit ac680bf9b7], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 git commit 3c97d0b9e8]<br />
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== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by [[Assembly2_Workbench|Assembly2]], but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the [[App_Link|App Link]] object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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The Assembly3 workbench can also be tested in the development [[AppImage|AppImage]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system, particularly the new [[expressions|expression engine]]. Because of this, Assembly4 doesn't work with versions below 0.19. Assembly4 can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
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Unlike [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]], Assembly4 tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems (LCS) and setting relationships through [[expressions|mathematical expressions]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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=== Trails, PyTrails, Turns, and pivy_trackers === <!--T:139--><br />
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| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The '''Trails''' workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called '''PyTrails'''. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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| [[File:pivy_trackers_turns.png|384px]]<br />
|The '''Turns''' workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/8/86/Turns_vehicle.gif animated GIF].<br />
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| [[File:Pivy_trackers_example.png|384px]]<br />
| After working with Trails and Turns, the author decided to split the tracker code into a separate library called '''pivy_trackers'''. This is a general library that could be included in other workbenches to generate tracker objects and perform actions in the scene, like dragging lines, dragging points, and changing certain geometrical elements on the fly.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39939 Forum discussion], ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=43831 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277&start=890#p373426 3]) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers pivy_trackers] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers/wiki/Examples Examples], [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/b/bd/Pivy_trackers_example.gif animated GIF].<br />
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!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675&start=580#p371105 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces, including Gordon surfaces. || [[File:Knots.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
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|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Preliminary design of MAORY, an adaptive optics (AO) module for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT); here it is mounted on the E-ELT Nasmyth platform.''<br />
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''This assembly was made by "Zolko", author of the new Assembly4 Workbench, which uses the new powerful [[App_Link|App Link]] object to import thousands of different parts and subassemblies, arranging them in specified positions by means of mathematical expressions. See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42624 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''For this model, the parts were not designed in FreeCAD, they were just imported in STEP format, and subsequently arranged with Assembly4.''<br />
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== General == <!--T:14--><br />
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With more than 3000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "[[App_Link|App::Link]]" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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=== Development === <!--T:21--><br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3, and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12.6, OCC 7.4; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42945 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2944 pull request #2944].<br />
* There is a new Docker container to build FreeCAD, see [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42954 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for Hertz as a physical unit, and added the Frequency [[property|property]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39485 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a0 commit 3500451a0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/d7ca604c9 commit d7ca604c9].<br />
* Added support for further units, Gauss, Weber, Oersted; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=358223 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2863 pull request #2863].<br />
* The infrastructure of the bug tracker as well as wiki was moved to a dedicated server, so that it is easier to manage by the project administrators; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42795 forum discussion].<br />
* Added a GUI command to insert a text document into the active document [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13db5b05604694323]<br />
* Backup policy enhancement incorporated into master [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26965&p=371843#p371839 forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25601 forum discussion]<br />
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=== Documentation === <!--T:23--><br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux|Compile on Linux]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[Compile_on_Windows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation. [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]] was created to describe the compilation in this system.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 and above.<br />
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=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2433 Pull request #2433], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2920 #2920], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2933 #2933].<br />
|}<br />
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== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29--><br />
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{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[App Link|Link]]" object, or more formally [[App_Link|App Link]] ({{incode|App::Link}} class), was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of [[App_DocumentObject|App DocumentObject]] with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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An "[[App_Link|App Link]]" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by an "App Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft_Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "App Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "[[App_Link|App Link]]" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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The "App Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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[[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "App Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for this component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "App Link" in the master branch, it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] are provided currently.<br />
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=== Other additions in the App::Link merge === <!--T:38--><br />
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Beside the introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]], the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], [[Selection_modes|visual selection]], and the [[tree_view|tree view]]. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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[[File:Custom_property_0.19_property_editor.png|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
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== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]]<br />
| It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394&p=340109#p340109 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request #2605].<br />
|}<br />
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== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool to cut solid objects, like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] and [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]], using an edge, like a [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]]. This works similar to the existing [[Arch_CutPlane|Arch CutPlane]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40600 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2701 Pull request #2701], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2870 #2870].<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
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The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft SubelementHighlight|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
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A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 Pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The introduction of the [[App_Link|App Link]] object made it possible to create arrays which have many exact references to an existing object instead of shape duplicates (simple copies). This results in more memory efficient arrays. This is possible with the new [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] and [[Draft_PathLinkArray|Draft PathLinkArray]] tools. [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] works in three modes, "ortho", "polar", and the new "circular" mode, which was introduced in a separate commit.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350].<br />
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After the creation of the Link arrays, a new command called [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] now replaces both [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] and [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]]. This [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] is used to create exclusively orthogonal arrays. It shows a task panel similar to [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] and [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]]. Therefore, from the toolbar it is now possible to create "orthogonal", "polar" and "circular" arrays from separate buttons. Moreover, the array buttons are collected in a group so that they are organized.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816&p=365888#p365878 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2988 Pull request #2988], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2972 #2972].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool to create polar arrays directly. Previously, the same could be done by using the old [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] command, and then modifying the properties of the created object.<br />
This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 Pull request #2585].<br />
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Moreover, a new [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]] tool was developed to create these circular arrays directly. This tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]]<br />
| The unit tests of the workbench were rewritten and expanded, so that now it is easier to test for errors and regressions when new code is merged.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2668 Pull request #2668], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2727 #2727], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2881 #2881], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
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Also, a script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Draft/drafttests/draft_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with most objects of the workbench. This file is useful to learn scripting in Draft, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405&p=368819#p368819 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3012 Pull request #3012].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]]<br />
| New icons were provided for the Draft objects in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. The objective is to more quickly distinguish the objects at a glance, particularly if the default label is changed. This makes it easier to recognize objects which are lines, curves, geometrical elements, linear, radial, or angular dimensions, or other objects.<br />
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In addition, all icons were converted to the new standard pixel resolution of 96 dpi, and were saved as Plain SVG, so that we don't introduce non-standard SVG tags.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=43439 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3051 Pull request #3051], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3058 #3058], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3060 #3060], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3070 #3070], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3170 #3170].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]]<br />
| Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future, and facilitate the addition of new tools.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=40#p368890 overall structure].<br />
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Some of the functions and classes that have already been moved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee] ([[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1 commit 16c26cb3b1] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9fb6aec313 commit 9fb6aec313] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2823 pull requests #2823] (GuiCommandBase), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2829 #2829] (utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2830 #2830] (GUI utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2831 #2831] (ToDo class), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2832 #2832] (translate function), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3091 #3091] ([[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3092 #3092] (Draft Trackers), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3094 #3094] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3095 #3095] ([[Draft_ShapeString|Draft ShapeString]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3096 #3096] ([[Draft_Scale|Draft Scale]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3097 #3097] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]).<br />
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This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Full refactoring may take years at the current pace. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* A "DraftEditPickRadius" preference was added to control the area of influence of the pointer when picking vertices in edit mode [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642 pull request #2642], [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4162 issue #4162].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* The "Toolbar mode" when launching the Draft tools has been removed. This was an interface that was used in the past but became obsolete as the [[task_panel|task panel]] became the predominant interface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42782 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2973 pull request #2973].<br />
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== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
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<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
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<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]]<br />
| A script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Part/parttests/part_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with the [[Part_Primitives|Part Primitives]]. This file is useful to learn scripting in Part, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078].<br />
|}<br />
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* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The [[App_Link|App Link]] merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
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== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_Attachment|"Attachment"]] property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 Pull request #2272].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]]<br />
| The dialogs to edit [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]] features were improved to allow selecting several sub-elements (edges and faces) at once.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43383 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3050 Pull request #3050], [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/b/b8/FC019-PD-Multiple-Selection.gif Animated GIF].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
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*Added coolant modes for coolant management., [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
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[[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
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* Tool manager support for multiple tool tables<br />
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* Added [[Path DressupBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path<br />
<!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --><br />
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* PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets).<br />
* ProfileEdges: Open Edges support.<br />
* First attempt of 4th-axis support: Contour, PathFaces, PathPocket, and Drilling<br />
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=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
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* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
* PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut Problem.<br />
* MillFace: Clear edges<br />
* MillFace: Exclude raised areas [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 PR #2367], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion]<br />
* Update of some Post Processors (Mainly GRBL and LinuxCNC)<br />
* Adaptive Clearing improvements<br />
* 3D Pocket: Reduction of air-milling above inclined pockets [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2366 PR #2366], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37869 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Improvements to both the OCL DropCutter and the Waterline algorithms<br />
* 3D Surface: Initial 4th-axis support [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2114 PR #2114], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36018 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Selection of individual faces (pending)<br />
* Post: Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 PR #3195]<br />
* Post: Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 PR #2479]<br />
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== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
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Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher's [[task_panel|task panel]], in the "Elements" section there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint|Sketcher ToggleActiveConstraint]] tool to temporarily deactivate a constraint without removing it entirely. This is helpful to test the movement of the sketch before fully constraining it.<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
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The introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]] also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
* Improved autocomplete functionality of expressions. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=43412 forum discussion] [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3062 PR 3062]<br />
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== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|TechDraw Weld Symbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/eb4c1019cc1b7 GOST welding symbol commit].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that [[App_Link|App Link]] is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
* The new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now supported as a source for creating views; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41973 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/37b578bf49 commit 37b578bf49].<br />
* Added new arrow style [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=356630 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ac680bf9b7 git commit ac680bf9b7], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 git commit 3c97d0b9e8]<br />
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== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by [[Assembly2_Workbench|Assembly2]], but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the [[App_Link|App Link]] object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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The Assembly3 workbench can also be tested in the development [[AppImage|AppImage]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system, particularly the new [[expressions|expression engine]]. Because of this, Assembly4 doesn't work with versions below 0.19. Assembly4 can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
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Unlike [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]], Assembly4 tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems (LCS) and setting relationships through [[expressions|mathematical expressions]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
|}<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Trails, PyTrails, Turns, and pivy_trackers === <!--T:139--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The '''Trails''' workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called '''PyTrails'''. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/8/86/Turns_vehicle.gif animated GIF].<br />
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| After working with Trails and Turns, the author decided to split the tracker code into a separate library called '''pivy_trackers'''. This is a general library that could be included in other workbenches to generate tracker objects and perform actions in the scene, like dragging lines, dragging points, and changing certain geometrical elements on the fly.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39939 Forum discussion], ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=43831 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277&start=890#p373426 3]) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers pivy_trackers] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers/wiki/Examples Examples], [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/b/bd/Pivy_trackers_example.gif animated GIF].<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675&start=580#p371105 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces, including Gordon surfaces. || [[File:Knots.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
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|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
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|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
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|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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[[Category:Releases{{#translation:}}]]</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=642172Release notes 0.192020-03-19T02:12:23Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Preliminary design of MAORY, an adaptive optics (AO) module for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT); here it is mounted on the E-ELT Nasmyth platform.''<br />
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''This assembly was made by "Zolko", author of the new Assembly4 Workbench, which uses the new powerful [[App_Link|App Link]] object to import thousands of different parts and subassemblies, arranging them in specified positions by means of mathematical expressions. See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42624 Users Showcase].''<br />
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With more than 3000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "[[App_Link|App::Link]]" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3, and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12.6, OCC 7.4; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42945 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2944 pull request #2944].<br />
* There is a new Docker container to build FreeCAD, see [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42954 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for Hertz as a physical unit, and added the Frequency [[property|property]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39485 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a0 commit 3500451a0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/d7ca604c9 commit d7ca604c9].<br />
* Added support for further units, Gauss, Weber, Oersted; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=358223 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2863 pull request #2863].<br />
* The infrastructure of the bug tracker as well as wiki was moved to a dedicated server, so that it is easier to manage by the project administrators; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42795 forum discussion].<br />
* Added a GUI command to insert a text document into the active document [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13db5b05604694323]<br />
* Backup policy enhancement incorporated into master [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26965&p=371843#p371839 forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25601 forum discussion]<br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux|Compile on Linux]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[Compile_on_Windows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation. [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]] was created to describe the compilation in this system.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 and above.<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
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| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
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| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
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| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
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| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2433 Pull request #2433], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2920 #2920], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2933 #2933].<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[App Link|Link]]" object, or more formally [[App_Link|App Link]] ({{incode|App::Link}} class), was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of [[App_DocumentObject|App DocumentObject]] with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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An "[[App_Link|App Link]]" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by an "App Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft_Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "App Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "[[App_Link|App Link]]" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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[[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "App Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for this component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "App Link" in the master branch, it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] are provided currently.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Custom_property_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
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[[File:Custom_property_0.19_property_editor.png|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
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== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]]<br />
| It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394&p=340109#p340109 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request #2605].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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<!--T:45--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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<!--T:46--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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<!--T:48--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool to cut solid objects, like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] and [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]], using an edge, like a [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]]. This works similar to the existing [[Arch_CutPlane|Arch CutPlane]].<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40600 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2701 Pull request #2701], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2870 #2870].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
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<!--T:50--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
<br />
<!--T:51--><br />
The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft SubelementHighlight|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
<br />
<!--T:150--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
<br />
A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 Pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The introduction of the [[App_Link|App Link]] object made it possible to create arrays which have many exact references to an existing object instead of shape duplicates (simple copies). This results in more memory efficient arrays. This is possible with the new [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] and [[Draft_PathLinkArray|Draft PathLinkArray]] tools. [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] works in three modes, "ortho", "polar", and the new "circular" mode, which was introduced in a separate commit.<br />
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<!--T:155--><br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350].<br />
<br />
<!--T:168--><br />
After the creation of the Link arrays, a new command called [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] now replaces both [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] and [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]]. This [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] is used to create exclusively orthogonal arrays. It shows a task panel similar to [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] and [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]]. Therefore, from the toolbar it is now possible to create "orthogonal", "polar" and "circular" arrays from separate buttons. Moreover, the array buttons are collected in a group so that they are organized.<br />
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<!--T:169--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816&p=365888#p365878 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2988 Pull request #2988], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2972 #2972].<br />
<br />
<!--T:170--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool to create polar arrays directly. Previously, the same could be done by using the old [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] command, and then modifying the properties of the created object.<br />
This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:156--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 Pull request #2585].<br />
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Moreover, a new [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]] tool was developed to create these circular arrays directly. This tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:158--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]]<br />
| The unit tests of the workbench were rewritten and expanded, so that now it is easier to test for errors and regressions when new code is merged.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2668 Pull request #2668], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2727 #2727], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2881 #2881], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
<br />
Also, a script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Draft/drafttests/draft_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with most objects of the workbench. This file is useful to learn scripting in Draft, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405&p=368819#p368819 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3012 Pull request #3012].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]]<br />
| New icons were provided for the Draft objects in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. The objective is to more quickly distinguish the objects at a glance, particularly if the default label is changed. This makes it easier to recognize objects which are lines, curves, geometrical elements, linear, radial, or angular dimensions, or other objects.<br />
<br />
In addition, all icons were converted to the new standard pixel resolution of 96 dpi, and were saved as Plain SVG, so that we don't introduce non-standard SVG tags.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=43439 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3051 Pull request #3051], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3058 #3058], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3060 #3060], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3070 #3070], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3170 #3170].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]]<br />
| Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future, and facilitate the addition of new tools.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=40#p368890 overall structure].<br />
<br />
Some of the functions and classes that have already been moved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee] ([[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1 commit 16c26cb3b1] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9fb6aec313 commit 9fb6aec313] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2823 pull requests #2823] (GuiCommandBase), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2829 #2829] (utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2830 #2830] (GUI utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2831 #2831] (ToDo class), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2832 #2832] (translate function), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3091 #3091] ([[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3092 #3092] (Draft Trackers), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3094 #3094] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3095 #3095] ([[Draft_ShapeString|Draft ShapeString]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3096 #3096] ([[Draft_Scale|Draft Scale]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3097 #3097] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]).<br />
<br />
This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Full refactoring may take years at the current pace. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* A "DraftEditPickRadius" preference was added to control the area of influence of the pointer when picking vertices in edit mode [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642 pull request #2642], [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4162 issue #4162].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* The "Toolbar mode" when launching the Draft tools has been removed. This was an interface that was used in the past but became obsolete as the [[task_panel|task panel]] became the predominant interface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42782 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2973 pull request #2973].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
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<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]]<br />
| A script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Part/parttests/part_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with the [[Part_Primitives|Part Primitives]]. This file is useful to learn scripting in Part, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078].<br />
|}<br />
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* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The [[App_Link|App Link]] merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
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== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
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<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_Attachment|"Attachment"]] property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 Pull request #2272].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]]<br />
| The dialogs to edit [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]] features were improved to allow selecting several sub-elements (edges and faces) at once.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43383 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3050 Pull request #3050], [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/b/b8/FC019-PD-Multiple-Selection.gif Animated GIF].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
<br />
<!--T:7--><br />
*Added coolant modes for coolant management., [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
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[[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
<br />
* Tool manager support for multiple tool tables<br />
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* Added [[Path DressupBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path<br />
<!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --><br />
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* PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets).<br />
* ProfileEdges: Open Edges support.<br />
* First attempt of 4th-axis support: Contour, PathFaces, PathPocket, and Drilling<br />
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=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
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<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
* PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut Problem.<br />
* MillFace: Clear edges<br />
* MillFace: Exclude raised areas [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 PR #2367], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion]<br />
* Update of some Post Processors (Mainly GRBL and LinuxCNC)<br />
* Adaptive Clearing improvements<br />
* 3D Pocket: Reduction of air-milling above inclined pockets [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2366 PR #2366], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37869 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Improvements to both the OCL DropCutter and the Waterline algorithms<br />
* 3D Surface: Initial 4th-axis support [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2114 PR #2114], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36018 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Selection of individual faces (pending)<br />
* Post: Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 PR #3195]<br />
* Post: Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 PR #2479]<br />
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== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
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<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher's [[task_panel|task panel]], in the "Elements" section there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint|Sketcher ToggleActiveConstraint]] tool to temporarily deactivate a constraint without removing it entirely. This is helpful to test the movement of the sketch before fully constraining it.<br />
|}<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
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<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]] also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
* Improved autocomplete functionality of expressions. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=43412 forum discussion]<br />
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== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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<!--T:84--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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<!--T:86--><br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|TechDraw Weld Symbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/eb4c1019cc1b7 GOST welding symbol commit].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that [[App_Link|App Link]] is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
* The new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now supported as a source for creating views; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41973 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/37b578bf49 commit 37b578bf49].<br />
* Added new arrow style [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=356630 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ac680bf9b7 git commit ac680bf9b7], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 git commit 3c97d0b9e8]<br />
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== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by [[Assembly2_Workbench|Assembly2]], but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the [[App_Link|App Link]] object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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The Assembly3 workbench can also be tested in the development [[AppImage|AppImage]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system, particularly the new [[expressions|expression engine]]. Because of this, Assembly4 doesn't work with versions below 0.19. Assembly4 can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
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Unlike [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]], Assembly4 tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems (LCS) and setting relationships through [[expressions|mathematical expressions]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
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| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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| The '''Trails''' workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called '''PyTrails'''. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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| [[File:pivy_trackers_turns.png|384px]]<br />
|The '''Turns''' workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/8/86/Turns_vehicle.gif animated GIF].<br />
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| [[File:Pivy_trackers_example.png|384px]]<br />
| After working with Trails and Turns, the author decided to split the tracker code into a separate library called '''pivy_trackers'''. This is a general library that could be included in other workbenches to generate tracker objects and perform actions in the scene, like dragging lines, dragging points, and changing certain geometrical elements on the fly.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39939 Forum discussion], ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=43831 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277&start=890#p373426 3]) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers pivy_trackers] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers/wiki/Examples Examples], [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/b/bd/Pivy_trackers_example.gif animated GIF].<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675&start=580#p371105 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces, including Gordon surfaces. || [[File:Knots.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
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|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
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|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
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|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Preliminary design of MAORY, an adaptive optics (AO) module for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT); here it is mounted on the E-ELT Nasmyth platform.''<br />
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''This assembly was made by "Zolko", author of the new Assembly4 Workbench, which uses the new powerful [[App_Link|App Link]] object to import thousands of different parts and subassemblies, arranging them in specified positions by means of mathematical expressions. See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42624 Users Showcase].''<br />
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With more than 3000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "[[App_Link|App::Link]]" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3, and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12.6, OCC 7.4; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42945 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2944 pull request #2944].<br />
* There is a new Docker container to build FreeCAD, see [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42954 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for Hertz as a physical unit, and added the Frequency [[property|property]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39485 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a0 commit 3500451a0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/d7ca604c9 commit d7ca604c9].<br />
* Added support for further units, Gauss, Weber, Oersted; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=358223 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2863 pull request #2863].<br />
* The infrastructure of the bug tracker as well as wiki was moved to a dedicated server, so that it is easier to manage by the project administrators; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42795 forum discussion].<br />
* Added a GUI command to insert a text document into the active document [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13db5b05604694323]<br />
* Backup policy enhancement incorporated into master [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26965&p=371843#p371839 forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25601 forum discussion]<br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux|Compile on Linux]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[Compile_on_Windows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation. [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]] was created to describe the compilation in this system.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 and above.<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
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<!--T:26--><br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2433 Pull request #2433], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2920 #2920], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2933 #2933].<br />
|}<br />
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== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29--><br />
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[[File:AppLink.png|600px]]<br />
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{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[App Link|Link]]" object, or more formally [[App_Link|App Link]] ({{incode|App::Link}} class), was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of [[App_DocumentObject|App DocumentObject]] with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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<!--T:32--><br />
An "[[App_Link|App Link]]" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by an "App Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft_Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "App Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "[[App_Link|App Link]]" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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<!--T:34--><br />
The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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<!--T:36--><br />
The "App Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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[[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "App Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for this component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "App Link" in the master branch, it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] are provided currently.<br />
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=== Other additions in the App::Link merge === <!--T:38--><br />
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Beside the introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]], the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], [[Selection_modes|visual selection]], and the [[tree_view|tree view]]. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Custom_property_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
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[[File:Custom_property_0.19_property_editor.png|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
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== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
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<!--T:42--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]]<br />
| It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394&p=340109#p340109 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request #2605].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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<!--T:45--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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<!--T:46--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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<!--T:48--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool to cut solid objects, like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] and [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]], using an edge, like a [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]]. This works similar to the existing [[Arch_CutPlane|Arch CutPlane]].<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40600 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2701 Pull request #2701], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2870 #2870].<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
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<!--T:51--><br />
The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft SubelementHighlight|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
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<!--T:150--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
<br />
A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 Pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The introduction of the [[App_Link|App Link]] object made it possible to create arrays which have many exact references to an existing object instead of shape duplicates (simple copies). This results in more memory efficient arrays. This is possible with the new [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] and [[Draft_PathLinkArray|Draft PathLinkArray]] tools. [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] works in three modes, "ortho", "polar", and the new "circular" mode, which was introduced in a separate commit.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350].<br />
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<!--T:168--><br />
After the creation of the Link arrays, a new command called [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] now replaces both [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] and [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]]. This [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] is used to create exclusively orthogonal arrays. It shows a task panel similar to [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] and [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]]. Therefore, from the toolbar it is now possible to create "orthogonal", "polar" and "circular" arrays from separate buttons. Moreover, the array buttons are collected in a group so that they are organized.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816&p=365888#p365878 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2988 Pull request #2988], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2972 #2972].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool to create polar arrays directly. Previously, the same could be done by using the old [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] command, and then modifying the properties of the created object.<br />
This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:156--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 Pull request #2585].<br />
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Moreover, a new [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]] tool was developed to create these circular arrays directly. This tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:158--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]]<br />
| The unit tests of the workbench were rewritten and expanded, so that now it is easier to test for errors and regressions when new code is merged.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2668 Pull request #2668], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2727 #2727], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2881 #2881], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
<br />
Also, a script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Draft/drafttests/draft_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with most objects of the workbench. This file is useful to learn scripting in Draft, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405&p=368819#p368819 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3012 Pull request #3012].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]]<br />
| New icons were provided for the Draft objects in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. The objective is to more quickly distinguish the objects at a glance, particularly if the default label is changed. This makes it easier to recognize objects which are lines, curves, geometrical elements, linear, radial, or angular dimensions, or other objects.<br />
<br />
In addition, all icons were converted to the new standard pixel resolution of 96 dpi, and were saved as Plain SVG, so that we don't introduce non-standard SVG tags.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=43439 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3051 Pull request #3051], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3058 #3058], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3060 #3060], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3070 #3070], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3170 #3170].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]]<br />
| Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future, and facilitate the addition of new tools.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=40#p368890 overall structure].<br />
<br />
Some of the functions and classes that have already been moved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee] ([[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1 commit 16c26cb3b1] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9fb6aec313 commit 9fb6aec313] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2823 pull requests #2823] (GuiCommandBase), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2829 #2829] (utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2830 #2830] (GUI utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2831 #2831] (ToDo class), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2832 #2832] (translate function), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3091 #3091] ([[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3092 #3092] (Draft Trackers), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3094 #3094] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3095 #3095] ([[Draft_ShapeString|Draft ShapeString]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3096 #3096] ([[Draft_Scale|Draft Scale]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3097 #3097] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]).<br />
<br />
This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Full refactoring may take years at the current pace. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* A "DraftEditPickRadius" preference was added to control the area of influence of the pointer when picking vertices in edit mode [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642 pull request #2642], [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4162 issue #4162].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* The "Toolbar mode" when launching the Draft tools has been removed. This was an interface that was used in the past but became obsolete as the [[task_panel|task panel]] became the predominant interface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42782 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2973 pull request #2973].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
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<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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<!--T:64--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]]<br />
| A script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Part/parttests/part_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with the [[Part_Primitives|Part Primitives]]. This file is useful to learn scripting in Part, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The [[App_Link|App Link]] merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
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<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_Attachment|"Attachment"]] property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 Pull request #2272].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]]<br />
| The dialogs to edit [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]] features were improved to allow selecting several sub-elements (edges and faces) at once.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43383 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3050 Pull request #3050], [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/b/b8/FC019-PD-Multiple-Selection.gif Animated GIF].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
<br />
<!--T:7--><br />
*Added coolant modes for coolant management., [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
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[[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
<br />
* Tool manager support for multiple tool tables<br />
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* Added [[Path DressupBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path<br />
<!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --><br />
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* PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets).<br />
* ProfileEdges: Open Edges support.<br />
* First attempt of 4th-axis support: Contour, PathFaces, PathPocket, and Drilling<br />
<br />
=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
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* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
* PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut Problem.<br />
* MillFace: Clear edges<br />
* MillFace: Exclude raised areas [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 PR #2367], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion]<br />
* Update of some Post Processors (Mainly GRBL and LinuxCNC)<br />
* Adaptive Clearing improvements<br />
* 3D Pocket: Reduction of air-milling above inclined pockets [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2366 PR #2366], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37869 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Improvements to both the OCL DropCutter and the Waterline algorithms<br />
* 3D Surface: Initial 4th-axis support [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2114 PR #2114], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36018 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Selection of individual faces (pending)<br />
* Post: Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 PR #3195]<br />
* Post: Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 PR #2479]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
<br />
<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher's [[task_panel|task panel]], in the "Elements" section there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint|Sketcher ToggleActiveConstraint]] tool to temporarily deactivate a constraint without removing it entirely. This is helpful to test the movement of the sketch before fully constraining it.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
<br />
<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]] also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
* Improved autocomplete functionality of expressions. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=43412 forum discussion]<br />
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== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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<!--T:80--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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<!--T:84--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|TechDraw Weld Symbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/eb4c1019cc1b7 GOST welding symbol commit].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that [[App_Link|App Link]] is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
* The new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now supported as a source for creating views; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41973 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/37b578bf49 commit 37b578bf49].<br />
* Added new arrow style [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=356630 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ac680bf9b7 git commit ac680bf9b7], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 git commit 3c97d0b9e8]<br />
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== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by [[Assembly2_Workbench|Assembly2]], but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the [[App_Link|App Link]] object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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The Assembly3 workbench can also be tested in the development [[AppImage|AppImage]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system, particularly the new [[expressions|expression engine]]. Because of this, Assembly4 doesn't work with versions below 0.19. Assembly4 can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
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Unlike [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]], Assembly4 tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems (LCS) and setting relationships through [[expressions|mathematical expressions]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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=== Trails, PyTrails, Turns, and pivy_trackers === <!--T:139--><br />
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| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The '''Trails''' workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called '''PyTrails'''. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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| [[File:pivy_trackers_turns.png|384px]]<br />
|The '''Turns''' workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/8/86/Turns_vehicle.gif animated GIF].<br />
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| [[File:Pivy_trackers_example.png|384px]]<br />
| After working with Trails and Turns, the author decided to split the tracker code into a separate library called '''pivy_trackers'''. This is a general library that could be included in other workbenches to generate tracker objects and perform actions in the scene, like dragging lines, dragging points, and changing certain geometrical elements on the fly.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39939 Forum discussion], ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=43831 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277&start=890#p373426 3]) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers pivy_trackers] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers/wiki/Examples Examples], [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/b/bd/Pivy_trackers_example.gif animated GIF].<br />
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!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces, including Gordon surfaces. || [[File:Knots.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
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|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
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|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Preliminary design of MAORY, an adaptive optics (AO) module for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT); here it is mounted on the E-ELT Nasmyth platform.''<br />
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''This assembly was made by "Zolko", author of the new Assembly4 Workbench, which uses the new powerful [[App_Link|App Link]] object to import thousands of different parts and subassemblies, arranging them in specified positions by means of mathematical expressions. See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42624 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''For this model, the parts were not designed in FreeCAD, they were just imported in STEP format, and subsequently arranged with Assembly4.''<br />
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''Add a high quality image here that highlights a development in FreeCAD 0.19, with its author, and link to the image's origin.''<br />
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== General == <!--T:14--><br />
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With more than 3000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "[[App_Link|App::Link]]" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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=== Development === <!--T:21--><br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3, and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12.6, OCC 7.4; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42945 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2944 pull request #2944].<br />
* There is a new Docker container to build FreeCAD, see [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42954 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for Hertz as a physical unit, and added the Frequency [[property|property]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39485 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a0 commit 3500451a0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/d7ca604c9 commit d7ca604c9].<br />
* Added support for further units, Gauss, Weber, Oersted; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=358223 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2863 pull request #2863].<br />
* The infrastructure of the bug tracker as well as wiki was moved to a dedicated server, so that it is easier to manage by the project administrators; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42795 forum discussion].<br />
* Added a GUI command to insert a text document into the active document [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13db5b05604694323]<br />
* Backup policy enhancement incorporated into master [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26965&p=371843#p371839 forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25601 forum discussion]<br />
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=== Documentation === <!--T:23--><br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux|Compile on Linux]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[Compile_on_Windows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation. [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]] was created to describe the compilation in this system.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 and above.<br />
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=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2433 Pull request #2433], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2920 #2920], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2933 #2933].<br />
|}<br />
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== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29--><br />
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[[File:AppLink.png|600px]]<br />
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{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[App Link|Link]]" object, or more formally [[App_Link|App Link]] ({{incode|App::Link}} class), was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of [[App_DocumentObject|App DocumentObject]] with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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An "[[App_Link|App Link]]" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by an "App Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft_Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "App Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "[[App_Link|App Link]]" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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The "App Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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[[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "App Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for this component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "App Link" in the master branch, it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] are provided currently.<br />
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=== Other additions in the App::Link merge === <!--T:38--><br />
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Beside the introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]], the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], [[Selection_modes|visual selection]], and the [[tree_view|tree view]]. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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[[File:Custom_property_0.19_property_editor.png|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
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== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]]<br />
| It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394&p=340109#p340109 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request #2605].<br />
|}<br />
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== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool to cut solid objects, like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] and [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]], using an edge, like a [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]]. This works similar to the existing [[Arch_CutPlane|Arch CutPlane]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40600 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2701 Pull request #2701], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2870 #2870].<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
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The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft SubelementHighlight|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
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A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
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| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 Pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 #2492].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The introduction of the [[App_Link|App Link]] object made it possible to create arrays which have many exact references to an existing object instead of shape duplicates (simple copies). This results in more memory efficient arrays. This is possible with the new [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] and [[Draft_PathLinkArray|Draft PathLinkArray]] tools. [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] works in three modes, "ortho", "polar", and the new "circular" mode, which was introduced in a separate commit.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350].<br />
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After the creation of the Link arrays, a new command called [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] now replaces both [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] and [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]]. This [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] is used to create exclusively orthogonal arrays. It shows a task panel similar to [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] and [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]]. Therefore, from the toolbar it is now possible to create "orthogonal", "polar" and "circular" arrays from separate buttons. Moreover, the array buttons are collected in a group so that they are organized.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816&p=365888#p365878 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2988 Pull request #2988], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2972 #2972].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool to create polar arrays directly. Previously, the same could be done by using the old [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] command, and then modifying the properties of the created object.<br />
This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 Pull request #2585].<br />
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Moreover, a new [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]] tool was developed to create these circular arrays directly. This tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]]<br />
| The unit tests of the workbench were rewritten and expanded, so that now it is easier to test for errors and regressions when new code is merged.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2668 Pull request #2668], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2727 #2727], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2881 #2881], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
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Also, a script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Draft/drafttests/draft_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with most objects of the workbench. This file is useful to learn scripting in Draft, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405&p=368819#p368819 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3012 Pull request #3012].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]]<br />
| New icons were provided for the Draft objects in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. The objective is to more quickly distinguish the objects at a glance, particularly if the default label is changed. This makes it easier to recognize objects which are lines, curves, geometrical elements, linear, radial, or angular dimensions, or other objects.<br />
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In addition, all icons were converted to the new standard pixel resolution of 96 dpi, and were saved as Plain SVG, so that we don't introduce non-standard SVG tags.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=43439 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3051 Pull request #3051], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3058 #3058], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3060 #3060], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3070 #3070], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3170 #3170].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]]<br />
| Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future, and facilitate the addition of new tools.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=40#p368890 overall structure].<br />
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Some of the functions and classes that have already been moved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee] ([[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1 commit 16c26cb3b1] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9fb6aec313 commit 9fb6aec313] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2823 pull requests #2823] (GuiCommandBase), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2829 #2829] (utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2830 #2830] (GUI utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2831 #2831] (ToDo class), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2832 #2832] (translate function), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3091 #3091] ([[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3092 #3092] (Draft Trackers), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3094 #3094] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3095 #3095] ([[Draft_ShapeString|Draft ShapeString]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3096 #3096] ([[Draft_Scale|Draft Scale]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3097 #3097] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]).<br />
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This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Full refactoring may take years at the current pace. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort.<br />
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=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* A "DraftEditPickRadius" preference was added to control the area of influence of the pointer when picking vertices in edit mode [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642 pull request #2642], [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4162 issue #4162].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* The "Toolbar mode" when launching the Draft tools has been removed. This was an interface that was used in the past but became obsolete as the [[task_panel|task panel]] became the predominant interface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42782 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2973 pull request #2973].<br />
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== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
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* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
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| [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]]<br />
| A script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Part/parttests/part_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with the [[Part_Primitives|Part Primitives]]. This file is useful to learn scripting in Part, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078].<br />
|}<br />
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* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The [[App_Link|App Link]] merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
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== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_Attachment|"Attachment"]] property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 Pull request #2272].<br />
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| [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]]<br />
| The dialogs to edit [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]] features were improved to allow selecting several sub-elements (edges and faces) at once.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43383 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3050 Pull request #3050], [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/b/b8/FC019-PD-Multiple-Selection.gif Animated GIF].<br />
|}<br />
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== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
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*Added coolant modes for coolant management., [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
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[[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
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* Tool manager support for multiple tool tables<br />
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* Added [[Path DressupBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path<br />
<!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --><br />
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* PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets).<br />
* ProfileEdges: Open Edges support.<br />
* First attempt of 4th-axis support: Contour, PathFaces, PathPocket, and Drilling<br />
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=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
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* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
* PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut Problem.<br />
* MillFace: Clear edges<br />
* MillFace: Exclude raised areas [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 PR #2367], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion]<br />
* Update of some Post Processors (Mainly GRBL and LinuxCNC)<br />
* Adaptive Clearing improvements<br />
* 3D Pocket: Reduction of air-milling above inclined pockets [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2366 PR #2366], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37869 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Improvements to both the OCL DropCutter and the Waterline algorithms<br />
* 3D Surface: Initial 4th-axis support [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2114 PR #2114], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36018 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Selection of individual faces (pending)<br />
* Post: Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 PR #3195]<br />
* Post: Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 PR #2479]<br />
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== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
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Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher's [[task_panel|task panel]], in the "Elements" section there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
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| [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint|Sketcher ToggleActiveConstraint]] tool to temporarily deactivate a constraint without removing it entirely. This is helpful to test the movement of the sketch before fully constraining it.<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
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The introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]] also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
* Improved autocomplete functionality of expressions. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=43412 forum discussion]<br />
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== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|TechDraw Weld Symbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/eb4c1019cc1b7 GOST welding symbol commit].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that [[App_Link|App Link]] is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
* The new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now supported as a source for creating views; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41973 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/37b578bf49 commit 37b578bf49].<br />
* Added new arrow style [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=356630 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ac680bf9b7 git commit ac680bf9b7], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 git commit 3c97d0b9e8]<br />
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== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
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<!--T:94--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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<!--T:104--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by [[Assembly2_Workbench|Assembly2]], but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the [[App_Link|App Link]] object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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The Assembly3 workbench can also be tested in the development [[AppImage|AppImage]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system, particularly the new [[expressions|expression engine]]. Because of this, Assembly4 doesn't work with versions below 0.19. Assembly4 can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
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Unlike [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]], Assembly4 tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems (LCS) and setting relationships through [[expressions|mathematical expressions]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
|}<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Trails, PyTrails, Turns, and pivy_trackers === <!--T:139--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The '''Trails''' workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called '''PyTrails'''. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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| [[File:pivy_trackers_turns.png|384px]]<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/8/86/Turns_vehicle.gif animated GIF].<br />
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| After working with Trails and Turns, the author decided to split the tracker code into a separate library called '''pivy_trackers'''. This is a general library that could be included in other workbenches to generate tracker objects and perform actions in the scene, like dragging lines, dragging points, and changing certain geometrical elements on the fly.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39939 Forum discussion], ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=43831 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277&start=890#p373426 3]) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers pivy_trackers] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers/wiki/Examples Examples], [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/b/bd/Pivy_trackers_example.gif animated GIF].<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
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|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
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|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
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|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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[[Category:Releases{{#translation:}}]]</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=642168Release notes 0.192020-03-19T02:01:56Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Preliminary design of MAORY, an adaptive optics (AO) module for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT); here it is mounted on the E-ELT Nasmyth platform.''<br />
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''This assembly was made by "Zolko", author of the new Assembly4 Workbench, which uses the new powerful [[App_Link|App Link]] object to import thousands of different parts and subassemblies, arranging them in specified positions by means of mathematical expressions. See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42624 Users Showcase].''<br />
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With more than 3000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "[[App_Link|App::Link]]" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3, and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12.6, OCC 7.4; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42945 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2944 pull request #2944].<br />
* There is a new Docker container to build FreeCAD, see [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42954 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for Hertz as a physical unit, and added the Frequency [[property|property]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39485 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a0 commit 3500451a0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/d7ca604c9 commit d7ca604c9].<br />
* Added support for further units, Gauss, Weber, Oersted; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=358223 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2863 pull request #2863].<br />
* The infrastructure of the bug tracker as well as wiki was moved to a dedicated server, so that it is easier to manage by the project administrators; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42795 forum discussion].<br />
* Added a GUI command to insert a text document into the active document [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13db5b05604694323]<br />
* Backup policy enhancement incorporated into master [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26965&p=371843#p371839 forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25601 forum discussion]<br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux|Compile on Linux]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[Compile_on_Windows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation. [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]] was created to describe the compilation in this system.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 and above.<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
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| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
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| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
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| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
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| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2433 Pull request #2433], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2920 #2920], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2933 #2933].<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[App Link|Link]]" object, or more formally [[App_Link|App Link]] ({{incode|App::Link}} class), was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of [[App_DocumentObject|App DocumentObject]] with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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An "[[App_Link|App Link]]" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by an "App Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft_Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "App Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "[[App_Link|App Link]]" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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[[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "App Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for this component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "App Link" in the master branch, it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] are provided currently.<br />
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[[File:Custom_property_0.19_property_editor.png|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
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== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
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<!--T:42--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]]<br />
| It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394&p=340109#p340109 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request #2605].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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<!--T:45--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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<!--T:46--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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<!--T:47--><br />
Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:48--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool to cut solid objects, like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] and [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]], using an edge, like a [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]]. This works similar to the existing [[Arch_CutPlane|Arch CutPlane]].<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40600 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2701 Pull request #2701], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2870 #2870].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
<br />
<!--T:50--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
<br />
<!--T:51--><br />
The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft SubelementHighlight|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
<br />
<!--T:149--><br />
This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
<br />
<!--T:150--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
<br />
A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 Pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The introduction of the [[App_Link|App Link]] object made it possible to create arrays which have many exact references to an existing object instead of shape duplicates (simple copies). This results in more memory efficient arrays. This is possible with the new [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] and [[Draft_PathLinkArray|Draft PathLinkArray]] tools. [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] works in three modes, "ortho", "polar", and the new "circular" mode, which was introduced in a separate commit.<br />
<br />
<!--T:155--><br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350].<br />
<br />
<!--T:168--><br />
After the creation of the Link arrays, a new command called [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] now replaces both [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] and [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]]. This [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] is used to create exclusively orthogonal arrays. It shows a task panel similar to [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] and [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]]. Therefore, from the toolbar it is now possible to create "orthogonal", "polar" and "circular" arrays from separate buttons. Moreover, the array buttons are collected in a group so that they are organized.<br />
<br />
<!--T:169--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816&p=365888#p365878 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2988 Pull request #2988], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2972 #2972].<br />
<br />
<!--T:170--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool to create polar arrays directly. Previously, the same could be done by using the old [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] command, and then modifying the properties of the created object.<br />
This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:156--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 Pull request #2585].<br />
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<!--T:157--><br />
Moreover, a new [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]] tool was developed to create these circular arrays directly. This tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:158--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]]<br />
| The unit tests of the workbench were rewritten and expanded, so that now it is easier to test for errors and regressions when new code is merged.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2668 Pull request #2668], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2727 #2727], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2881 #2881], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
<br />
Also, a script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Draft/drafttests/draft_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with most objects of the workbench. This file is useful to learn scripting in Draft, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405&p=368819#p368819 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3012 Pull request #3012].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]]<br />
| New icons were provided for the Draft objects in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. The objective is to more quickly distinguish the objects at a glance, particularly if the default label is changed. This makes it easier to recognize objects which are lines, curves, geometrical elements, linear, radial, or angular dimensions, or other objects.<br />
<br />
In addition, all icons were converted to the new standard pixel resolution of 96 dpi, and were saved as Plain SVG, so that we don't introduce non-standard SVG tags.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=43439 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3051 Pull request #3051], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3058 #3058], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3060 #3060], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3070 #3070], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3170 #3170].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]]<br />
| Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future, and facilitate the addition of new tools.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=40#p368890 overall structure].<br />
<br />
Some of the functions and classes that have already been moved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee] ([[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1 commit 16c26cb3b1] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9fb6aec313 commit 9fb6aec313] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2823 pull requests #2823] (GuiCommandBase), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2829 #2829] (utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2830 #2830] (GUI utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2831 #2831] (ToDo class), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2832 #2832] (translate function), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3091 #3091] ([[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3092 #3092] (Draft Trackers), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3094 #3094] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3095 #3095] ([[Draft_ShapeString|Draft ShapeString]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3096 #3096] ([[Draft_Scale|Draft Scale]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3097 #3097] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]).<br />
<br />
This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Full refactoring may take years at the current pace. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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<!--T:54--><br />
* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* A "DraftEditPickRadius" preference was added to control the area of influence of the pointer when picking vertices in edit mode [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642 pull request #2642], [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4162 issue #4162].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* The "Toolbar mode" when launching the Draft tools has been removed. This was an interface that was used in the past but became obsolete as the [[task_panel|task panel]] became the predominant interface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42782 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2973 pull request #2973].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
<br />
<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
<br />
<!--T:58--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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<!--T:59--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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<!--T:60--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]]<br />
| A script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Part/parttests/part_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with the [[Part_Primitives|Part Primitives]]. This file is useful to learn scripting in Part, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078].<br />
|}<br />
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* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The [[App_Link|App Link]] merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
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== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
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<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_Attachment|"Attachment"]] property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 Pull request #2272].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]]<br />
| The dialogs to edit [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]] features were improved to allow selecting several sub-elements (edges and faces) at once.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43383 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3050 Pull request #3050], [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/b/b8/FC019-PD-Multiple-Selection.gif Animated GIF].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
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<!--T:7--><br />
*Added coolant modes for coolant management., [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
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[[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
<br />
* Tool manager support for multiple tool tables<br />
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* Added [[Path DressupBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path<br />
<!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --><br />
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* PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets).<br />
* ProfileEdges: Open Edges support.<br />
* First attempt of 4th-axis support: Contour, PathFaces, PathPocket, and Drilling<br />
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=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
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<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
* PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut Problem.<br />
* MillFace: Clear edges<br />
* MillFace: Exclude raised areas [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 PR #2367], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion]<br />
* Update of some Post Processors (Mainly GRBL and LinuxCNC)<br />
* Adaptive Clearing improvements<br />
* 3D Pocket: Reduction of air-milling above inclined pockets [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2366 PR #2366], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37869 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Improvements to both the OCL DropCutter and the Waterline algorithms<br />
* 3D Surface: Initial 4th-axis support [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2114 PR #2114], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36018 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Selection of individual faces (pending)<br />
* Post: Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 PR #3195]<br />
* Post: Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 PR #2479]<br />
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== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
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<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
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<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher's [[task_panel|task panel]], in the "Elements" section there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint|Sketcher ToggleActiveConstraint]] tool to temporarily deactivate a constraint without removing it entirely. This is helpful to test the movement of the sketch before fully constraining it.<br />
|}<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
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<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]] also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
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== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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<!--T:82--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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<!--T:84--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
<br />
<!--T:86--><br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|TechDraw Weld Symbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/eb4c1019cc1b7 GOST welding symbol commit].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that [[App_Link|App Link]] is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
* The new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now supported as a source for creating views; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41973 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/37b578bf49 commit 37b578bf49].<br />
* Added new arrow style [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=356630 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ac680bf9b7 git commit ac680bf9b7], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 git commit 3c97d0b9e8]<br />
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== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by [[Assembly2_Workbench|Assembly2]], but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the [[App_Link|App Link]] object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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The Assembly3 workbench can also be tested in the development [[AppImage|AppImage]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system, particularly the new [[expressions|expression engine]]. Because of this, Assembly4 doesn't work with versions below 0.19. Assembly4 can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
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Unlike [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]], Assembly4 tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems (LCS) and setting relationships through [[expressions|mathematical expressions]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
|}<br />
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| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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| The '''Trails''' workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called '''PyTrails'''. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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|The '''Turns''' workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/8/86/Turns_vehicle.gif animated GIF].<br />
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| [[File:Pivy_trackers_example.png|384px]]<br />
| After working with Trails and Turns, the author decided to split the tracker code into a separate library called '''pivy_trackers'''. This is a general library that could be included in other workbenches to generate tracker objects and perform actions in the scene, like dragging lines, dragging points, and changing certain geometrical elements on the fly.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39939 Forum discussion], ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=43831 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277&start=890#p373426 3]) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers pivy_trackers] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers/wiki/Examples Examples], [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/b/bd/Pivy_trackers_example.gif animated GIF].<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
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|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
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|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
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|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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[[Category:Releases{{#translation:}}]]</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=642167Release notes 0.192020-03-19T01:59:32Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Preliminary design of MAORY, an adaptive optics (AO) module for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT); here it is mounted on the E-ELT Nasmyth platform.''<br />
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''This assembly was made by "Zolko", author of the new Assembly4 Workbench, which uses the new powerful [[App_Link|App Link]] object to import thousands of different parts and subassemblies, arranging them in specified positions by means of mathematical expressions. See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42624 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''For this model, the parts were not designed in FreeCAD, they were just imported in STEP format, and subsequently arranged with Assembly4.''<br />
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With more than 3000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "[[App_Link|App::Link]]" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3, and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12.6, OCC 7.4; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42945 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2944 pull request #2944].<br />
* There is a new Docker container to build FreeCAD, see [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42954 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for Hertz as a physical unit, and added the Frequency [[property|property]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39485 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a0 commit 3500451a0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/d7ca604c9 commit d7ca604c9].<br />
* Added support for further units, Gauss, Weber, Oersted; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=358223 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2863 pull request #2863].<br />
* The infrastructure of the bug tracker as well as wiki was moved to a dedicated server, so that it is easier to manage by the project administrators; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42795 forum discussion].<br />
* Added a GUI command to insert a text document into the active document [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13db5b05604694323]<br />
* Backup policy enhancement incorporated into master [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26965&p=371843#p371839 forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=25601 forum discussion]<br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux|Compile on Linux]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[Compile_on_Windows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation. [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]] was created to describe the compilation in this system.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 and above.<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2433 Pull request #2433], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2920 #2920], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2933 #2933].<br />
|}<br />
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== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29--><br />
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[[File:AppLink.png|600px]]<br />
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{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
<br />
<!--T:31--><br />
After 2.5 years in development, the "[[App Link|Link]]" object, or more formally [[App_Link|App Link]] ({{incode|App::Link}} class), was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of [[App_DocumentObject|App DocumentObject]] with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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<!--T:32--><br />
An "[[App_Link|App Link]]" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by an "App Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft_Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "App Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "[[App_Link|App Link]]" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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<!--T:34--><br />
The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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<!--T:36--><br />
The "App Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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[[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "App Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for this component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "App Link" in the master branch, it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] are provided currently.<br />
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=== Other additions in the App::Link merge === <!--T:38--><br />
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<!--T:39--><br />
Beside the introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]], the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], [[Selection_modes|visual selection]], and the [[tree_view|tree view]]. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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<!--T:40--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Custom_property_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
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[[File:Custom_property_0.19_property_editor.png|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
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== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
<br />
<!--T:42--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]]<br />
| It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394&p=340109#p340109 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request #2605].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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<!--T:45--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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<!--T:46--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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<!--T:48--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool to cut solid objects, like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] and [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]], using an edge, like a [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]]. This works similar to the existing [[Arch_CutPlane|Arch CutPlane]].<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40600 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2701 Pull request #2701], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2870 #2870].<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
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<!--T:51--><br />
The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft SubelementHighlight|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
<br />
<!--T:150--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
<br />
A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 Pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The introduction of the [[App_Link|App Link]] object made it possible to create arrays which have many exact references to an existing object instead of shape duplicates (simple copies). This results in more memory efficient arrays. This is possible with the new [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] and [[Draft_PathLinkArray|Draft PathLinkArray]] tools. [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] works in three modes, "ortho", "polar", and the new "circular" mode, which was introduced in a separate commit.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350].<br />
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<!--T:168--><br />
After the creation of the Link arrays, a new command called [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] now replaces both [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] and [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]]. This [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] is used to create exclusively orthogonal arrays. It shows a task panel similar to [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] and [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]]. Therefore, from the toolbar it is now possible to create "orthogonal", "polar" and "circular" arrays from separate buttons. Moreover, the array buttons are collected in a group so that they are organized.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816&p=365888#p365878 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2988 Pull request #2988], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2972 #2972].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool to create polar arrays directly. Previously, the same could be done by using the old [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] command, and then modifying the properties of the created object.<br />
This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:156--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 Pull request #2585].<br />
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Moreover, a new [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]] tool was developed to create these circular arrays directly. This tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:158--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]]<br />
| The unit tests of the workbench were rewritten and expanded, so that now it is easier to test for errors and regressions when new code is merged.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2668 Pull request #2668], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2727 #2727], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2881 #2881], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
<br />
Also, a script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Draft/drafttests/draft_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with most objects of the workbench. This file is useful to learn scripting in Draft, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405&p=368819#p368819 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3012 Pull request #3012].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]]<br />
| New icons were provided for the Draft objects in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. The objective is to more quickly distinguish the objects at a glance, particularly if the default label is changed. This makes it easier to recognize objects which are lines, curves, geometrical elements, linear, radial, or angular dimensions, or other objects.<br />
<br />
In addition, all icons were converted to the new standard pixel resolution of 96 dpi, and were saved as Plain SVG, so that we don't introduce non-standard SVG tags.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=43439 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3051 Pull request #3051], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3058 #3058], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3060 #3060], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3070 #3070], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3170 #3170].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]]<br />
| Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future, and facilitate the addition of new tools.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=40#p368890 overall structure].<br />
<br />
Some of the functions and classes that have already been moved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee] ([[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1 commit 16c26cb3b1] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9fb6aec313 commit 9fb6aec313] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2823 pull requests #2823] (GuiCommandBase), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2829 #2829] (utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2830 #2830] (GUI utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2831 #2831] (ToDo class), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2832 #2832] (translate function), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3091 #3091] ([[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3092 #3092] (Draft Trackers), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3094 #3094] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3095 #3095] ([[Draft_ShapeString|Draft ShapeString]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3096 #3096] ([[Draft_Scale|Draft Scale]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3097 #3097] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]).<br />
<br />
This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Full refactoring may take years at the current pace. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* A "DraftEditPickRadius" preference was added to control the area of influence of the pointer when picking vertices in edit mode [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642 pull request #2642], [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4162 issue #4162].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* The "Toolbar mode" when launching the Draft tools has been removed. This was an interface that was used in the past but became obsolete as the [[task_panel|task panel]] became the predominant interface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42782 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2973 pull request #2973].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
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<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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<!--T:64--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]]<br />
| A script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Part/parttests/part_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with the [[Part_Primitives|Part Primitives]]. This file is useful to learn scripting in Part, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078].<br />
|}<br />
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<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The [[App_Link|App Link]] merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
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<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_Attachment|"Attachment"]] property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 Pull request #2272].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]]<br />
| The dialogs to edit [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]] features were improved to allow selecting several sub-elements (edges and faces) at once.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43383 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3050 Pull request #3050], [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/b/b8/FC019-PD-Multiple-Selection.gif Animated GIF].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
<br />
<!--T:7--><br />
*Added coolant modes for coolant management., [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
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[[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
<br />
* Tool manager support for multiple tool tables<br />
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* Added [[Path DressupBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path<br />
<!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --><br />
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* PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets).<br />
* ProfileEdges: Open Edges support.<br />
* First attempt of 4th-axis support: Contour, PathFaces, PathPocket, and Drilling<br />
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=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
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* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
* PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut Problem.<br />
* MillFace: Clear edges<br />
* MillFace: Exclude raised areas [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 PR #2367], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion]<br />
* Update of some Post Processors (Mainly GRBL and LinuxCNC)<br />
* Adaptive Clearing improvements<br />
* 3D Pocket: Reduction of air-milling above inclined pockets [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2366 PR #2366], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37869 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Improvements to both the OCL DropCutter and the Waterline algorithms<br />
* 3D Surface: Initial 4th-axis support [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2114 PR #2114], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36018 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Selection of individual faces (pending)<br />
* Post: Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 PR #3195]<br />
* Post: Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 PR #2479]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
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<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher's [[task_panel|task panel]], in the "Elements" section there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint|Sketcher ToggleActiveConstraint]] tool to temporarily deactivate a constraint without removing it entirely. This is helpful to test the movement of the sketch before fully constraining it.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
<br />
<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]] also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
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== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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<!--T:84--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|TechDraw Weld Symbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that [[App_Link|App Link]] is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
* The new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now supported as a source for creating views; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41973 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/37b578bf49 commit 37b578bf49].<br />
* Added new arrow style [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=356630 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ac680bf9b7 git commit ac680bf9b7], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 git commit 3c97d0b9e8]<br />
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| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by [[Assembly2_Workbench|Assembly2]], but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the [[App_Link|App Link]] object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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The Assembly3 workbench can also be tested in the development [[AppImage|AppImage]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system, particularly the new [[expressions|expression engine]]. Because of this, Assembly4 doesn't work with versions below 0.19. Assembly4 can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
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Unlike [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]], Assembly4 tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems (LCS) and setting relationships through [[expressions|mathematical expressions]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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=== Trails, PyTrails, Turns, and pivy_trackers === <!--T:139--><br />
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| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The '''Trails''' workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called '''PyTrails'''. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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| [[File:pivy_trackers_turns.png|384px]]<br />
|The '''Turns''' workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/8/86/Turns_vehicle.gif animated GIF].<br />
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| [[File:Pivy_trackers_example.png|384px]]<br />
| After working with Trails and Turns, the author decided to split the tracker code into a separate library called '''pivy_trackers'''. This is a general library that could be included in other workbenches to generate tracker objects and perform actions in the scene, like dragging lines, dragging points, and changing certain geometrical elements on the fly.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39939 Forum discussion], ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=43831 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277&start=890#p373426 3]) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers pivy_trackers] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers/wiki/Examples Examples], [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/b/bd/Pivy_trackers_example.gif animated GIF].<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
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|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
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|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Preliminary design of MAORY, an adaptive optics (AO) module for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT); here it is mounted on the E-ELT Nasmyth platform.''<br />
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''This assembly was made by "Zolko", author of the new Assembly4 Workbench, which uses the new powerful [[App_Link|App Link]] object to import thousands of different parts and subassemblies, arranging them in specified positions by means of mathematical expressions. See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42624 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''For this model, the parts were not designed in FreeCAD, they were just imported in STEP format, and subsequently arranged with Assembly4.''<br />
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== General == <!--T:14--><br />
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With more than 3000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "[[App_Link|App::Link]]" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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=== Development === <!--T:21--><br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3, and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12.6, OCC 7.4; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42945 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2944 pull request #2944].<br />
* There is a new Docker container to build FreeCAD, see [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42954 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for Hertz as a physical unit, and added the Frequency [[property|property]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39485 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a0 commit 3500451a0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/d7ca604c9 commit d7ca604c9].<br />
* Added support for further units, Gauss, Weber, Oersted; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=358223 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2863 pull request #2863].<br />
* The infrastructure of the bug tracker as well as wiki was moved to a dedicated server, so that it is easier to manage by the project administrators; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42795 forum discussion].<br />
* Added a GUI command to insert a text document into the active document [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13db5b05604694323]<br />
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=== Documentation === <!--T:23--><br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux|Compile on Linux]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[Compile_on_Windows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation. [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]] was created to describe the compilation in this system.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 and above.<br />
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=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2433 Pull request #2433], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2920 #2920], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2933 #2933].<br />
|}<br />
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== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29--><br />
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[[File:AppLink.png|600px]]<br />
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{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[App Link|Link]]" object, or more formally [[App_Link|App Link]] ({{incode|App::Link}} class), was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of [[App_DocumentObject|App DocumentObject]] with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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An "[[App_Link|App Link]]" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by an "App Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft_Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "App Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "[[App_Link|App Link]]" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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The "App Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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[[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "App Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for this component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "App Link" in the master branch, it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] are provided currently.<br />
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=== Other additions in the App::Link merge === <!--T:38--><br />
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Beside the introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]], the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], [[Selection_modes|visual selection]], and the [[tree_view|tree view]]. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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[[File:Custom_property_0.19_property_editor.png|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
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== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]]<br />
| It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394&p=340109#p340109 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request #2605].<br />
|}<br />
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== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool to cut solid objects, like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] and [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]], using an edge, like a [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]]. This works similar to the existing [[Arch_CutPlane|Arch CutPlane]].<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40600 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2701 Pull request #2701], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2870 #2870].<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
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The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft SubelementHighlight|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
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A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 Pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 #2492].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The introduction of the [[App_Link|App Link]] object made it possible to create arrays which have many exact references to an existing object instead of shape duplicates (simple copies). This results in more memory efficient arrays. This is possible with the new [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] and [[Draft_PathLinkArray|Draft PathLinkArray]] tools. [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] works in three modes, "ortho", "polar", and the new "circular" mode, which was introduced in a separate commit.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350].<br />
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After the creation of the Link arrays, a new command called [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] now replaces both [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] and [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]]. This [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] is used to create exclusively orthogonal arrays. It shows a task panel similar to [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] and [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]]. Therefore, from the toolbar it is now possible to create "orthogonal", "polar" and "circular" arrays from separate buttons. Moreover, the array buttons are collected in a group so that they are organized.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816&p=365888#p365878 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2988 Pull request #2988], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2972 #2972].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool to create polar arrays directly. Previously, the same could be done by using the old [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] command, and then modifying the properties of the created object.<br />
This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 Pull request #2585].<br />
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Moreover, a new [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]] tool was developed to create these circular arrays directly. This tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]]<br />
| The unit tests of the workbench were rewritten and expanded, so that now it is easier to test for errors and regressions when new code is merged.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2668 Pull request #2668], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2727 #2727], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2881 #2881], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
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Also, a script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Draft/drafttests/draft_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with most objects of the workbench. This file is useful to learn scripting in Draft, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405&p=368819#p368819 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3012 Pull request #3012].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]]<br />
| New icons were provided for the Draft objects in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. The objective is to more quickly distinguish the objects at a glance, particularly if the default label is changed. This makes it easier to recognize objects which are lines, curves, geometrical elements, linear, radial, or angular dimensions, or other objects.<br />
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In addition, all icons were converted to the new standard pixel resolution of 96 dpi, and were saved as Plain SVG, so that we don't introduce non-standard SVG tags.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=43439 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3051 Pull request #3051], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3058 #3058], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3060 #3060], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3070 #3070], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3170 #3170].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]]<br />
| Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future, and facilitate the addition of new tools.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=40#p368890 overall structure].<br />
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Some of the functions and classes that have already been moved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee] ([[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1 commit 16c26cb3b1] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9fb6aec313 commit 9fb6aec313] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2823 pull requests #2823] (GuiCommandBase), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2829 #2829] (utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2830 #2830] (GUI utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2831 #2831] (ToDo class), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2832 #2832] (translate function), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3091 #3091] ([[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3092 #3092] (Draft Trackers), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3094 #3094] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3095 #3095] ([[Draft_ShapeString|Draft ShapeString]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3096 #3096] ([[Draft_Scale|Draft Scale]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3097 #3097] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]).<br />
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This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Full refactoring may take years at the current pace. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort.<br />
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=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* A "DraftEditPickRadius" preference was added to control the area of influence of the pointer when picking vertices in edit mode [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642 pull request #2642], [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4162 issue #4162].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* The "Toolbar mode" when launching the Draft tools has been removed. This was an interface that was used in the past but became obsolete as the [[task_panel|task panel]] became the predominant interface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42782 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2973 pull request #2973].<br />
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== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
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* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]]<br />
| A script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Part/parttests/part_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with the [[Part_Primitives|Part Primitives]]. This file is useful to learn scripting in Part, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078].<br />
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* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The [[App_Link|App Link]] merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
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== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_Attachment|"Attachment"]] property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 Pull request #2272].<br />
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| [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]]<br />
| The dialogs to edit [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]] features were improved to allow selecting several sub-elements (edges and faces) at once.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43383 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3050 Pull request #3050], [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/b/b8/FC019-PD-Multiple-Selection.gif Animated GIF].<br />
|}<br />
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== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
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*Added coolant modes for coolant management., [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
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[[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
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* Tool manager support for multiple tool tables<br />
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* Added [[Path DressupBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path<br />
<!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --><br />
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* PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets).<br />
* ProfileEdges: Open Edges support.<br />
* First attempt of 4th-axis support: Contour, PathFaces, PathPocket, and Drilling<br />
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=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
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* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
* PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut Problem.<br />
* MillFace: Clear edges<br />
* MillFace: Exclude raised areas [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 PR #2367], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion]<br />
* Update of some Post Processors (Mainly GRBL and LinuxCNC)<br />
* Adaptive Clearing improvements<br />
* 3D Pocket: Reduction of air-milling above inclined pockets [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2366 PR #2366], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37869 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Improvements to both the OCL DropCutter and the Waterline algorithms<br />
* 3D Surface: Initial 4th-axis support [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2114 PR #2114], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36018 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Selection of individual faces (pending)<br />
* Post: Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 PR #3195]<br />
* Post: Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 PR #2479]<br />
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== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
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Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher's [[task_panel|task panel]], in the "Elements" section there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
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| [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint|Sketcher ToggleActiveConstraint]] tool to temporarily deactivate a constraint without removing it entirely. This is helpful to test the movement of the sketch before fully constraining it.<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
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The introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]] also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
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== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|TechDraw Weld Symbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that [[App_Link|App Link]] is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
* The new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now supported as a source for creating views; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41973 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/37b578bf49 commit 37b578bf49].<br />
* Added new arrow style [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=356630 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ac680bf9b7 git commit ac680bf9b7], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 git commit 3c97d0b9e8]<br />
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== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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<!--T:104--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by [[Assembly2_Workbench|Assembly2]], but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the [[App_Link|App Link]] object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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The Assembly3 workbench can also be tested in the development [[AppImage|AppImage]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system, particularly the new [[expressions|expression engine]]. Because of this, Assembly4 doesn't work with versions below 0.19. Assembly4 can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
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Unlike [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]], Assembly4 tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems (LCS) and setting relationships through [[expressions|mathematical expressions]].<br />
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<!--T:113--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
|}<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Trails, PyTrails, Turns, and pivy_trackers === <!--T:139--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The '''Trails''' workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called '''PyTrails'''. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:pivy_trackers_turns.png|384px]]<br />
|The '''Turns''' workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/8/86/Turns_vehicle.gif animated GIF].<br />
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| After working with Trails and Turns, the author decided to split the tracker code into a separate library called '''pivy_trackers'''. This is a general library that could be included in other workbenches to generate tracker objects and perform actions in the scene, like dragging lines, dragging points, and changing certain geometrical elements on the fly.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39939 Forum discussion], ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=43831 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277&start=890#p373426 3]) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers pivy_trackers] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers/wiki/Examples Examples], [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/b/bd/Pivy_trackers_example.gif animated GIF].<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
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|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
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|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
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|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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[[Category:Releases{{#translation:}}]]</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=642165Release notes 0.192020-03-19T01:53:11Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Preliminary design of MAORY, an adaptive optics (AO) module for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT); here it is mounted on the E-ELT Nasmyth platform.''<br />
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''This assembly was made by "Zolko", author of the new Assembly4 Workbench, which uses the new powerful [[App_Link|App Link]] object to import thousands of different parts and subassemblies, arranging them in specified positions by means of mathematical expressions. See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42624 Users Showcase].''<br />
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With more than 3000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "[[App_Link|App::Link]]" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3, and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12.6, OCC 7.4; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42945 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2944 pull request #2944].<br />
* There is a new Docker container to build FreeCAD, see [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42954 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for Hertz as a physical unit, and added the Frequency [[property|property]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39485 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a0 commit 3500451a0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/d7ca604c9 commit d7ca604c9].<br />
* Added support for further units, Gauss, Weber, Oersted; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=358223 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2863 pull request #2863].<br />
* The infrastructure of the bug tracker as well as wiki was moved to a dedicated server, so that it is easier to manage by the project administrators; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42795 forum discussion].<br />
* Added a GUI command to insert a text document into the active document [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13db5b05604694323]<br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux|Compile on Linux]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[Compile_on_Windows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation. [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]] was created to describe the compilation in this system.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 and above.<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
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| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
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| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
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| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
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| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2433 Pull request #2433], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2920 #2920], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2933 #2933].<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[App Link|Link]]" object, or more formally [[App_Link|App Link]] ({{incode|App::Link}} class), was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of [[App_DocumentObject|App DocumentObject]] with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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An "[[App_Link|App Link]]" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by an "App Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft_Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "App Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "[[App_Link|App Link]]" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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[[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "App Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for this component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "App Link" in the master branch, it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] are provided currently.<br />
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Beside the introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]], the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], [[Selection_modes|visual selection]], and the [[tree_view|tree view]]. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]]<br />
| It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394&p=340109#p340109 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request #2605].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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<!--T:45--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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<!--T:46--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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<!--T:47--><br />
Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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<!--T:48--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool to cut solid objects, like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] and [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]], using an edge, like a [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]]. This works similar to the existing [[Arch_CutPlane|Arch CutPlane]].<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40600 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2701 Pull request #2701], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2870 #2870].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
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<!--T:50--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
<br />
<!--T:51--><br />
The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft SubelementHighlight|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
<br />
<!--T:150--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
<br />
A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 Pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The introduction of the [[App_Link|App Link]] object made it possible to create arrays which have many exact references to an existing object instead of shape duplicates (simple copies). This results in more memory efficient arrays. This is possible with the new [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] and [[Draft_PathLinkArray|Draft PathLinkArray]] tools. [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] works in three modes, "ortho", "polar", and the new "circular" mode, which was introduced in a separate commit.<br />
<br />
<!--T:155--><br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350].<br />
<br />
<!--T:168--><br />
After the creation of the Link arrays, a new command called [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] now replaces both [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] and [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]]. This [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] is used to create exclusively orthogonal arrays. It shows a task panel similar to [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] and [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]]. Therefore, from the toolbar it is now possible to create "orthogonal", "polar" and "circular" arrays from separate buttons. Moreover, the array buttons are collected in a group so that they are organized.<br />
<br />
<!--T:169--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816&p=365888#p365878 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2988 Pull request #2988], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2972 #2972].<br />
<br />
<!--T:170--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool to create polar arrays directly. Previously, the same could be done by using the old [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] command, and then modifying the properties of the created object.<br />
This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:156--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 Pull request #2585].<br />
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Moreover, a new [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]] tool was developed to create these circular arrays directly. This tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:158--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]]<br />
| The unit tests of the workbench were rewritten and expanded, so that now it is easier to test for errors and regressions when new code is merged.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2668 Pull request #2668], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2727 #2727], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2881 #2881], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
<br />
Also, a script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Draft/drafttests/draft_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with most objects of the workbench. This file is useful to learn scripting in Draft, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405&p=368819#p368819 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3012 Pull request #3012].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]]<br />
| New icons were provided for the Draft objects in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. The objective is to more quickly distinguish the objects at a glance, particularly if the default label is changed. This makes it easier to recognize objects which are lines, curves, geometrical elements, linear, radial, or angular dimensions, or other objects.<br />
<br />
In addition, all icons were converted to the new standard pixel resolution of 96 dpi, and were saved as Plain SVG, so that we don't introduce non-standard SVG tags.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=43439 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3051 Pull request #3051], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3058 #3058], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3060 #3060], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3070 #3070], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3170 #3170].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]]<br />
| Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future, and facilitate the addition of new tools.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=40#p368890 overall structure].<br />
<br />
Some of the functions and classes that have already been moved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee] ([[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1 commit 16c26cb3b1] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9fb6aec313 commit 9fb6aec313] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2823 pull requests #2823] (GuiCommandBase), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2829 #2829] (utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2830 #2830] (GUI utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2831 #2831] (ToDo class), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2832 #2832] (translate function), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3091 #3091] ([[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3092 #3092] (Draft Trackers), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3094 #3094] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3095 #3095] ([[Draft_ShapeString|Draft ShapeString]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3096 #3096] ([[Draft_Scale|Draft Scale]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3097 #3097] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]).<br />
<br />
This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Full refactoring may take years at the current pace. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* A "DraftEditPickRadius" preference was added to control the area of influence of the pointer when picking vertices in edit mode [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642 pull request #2642], [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4162 issue #4162].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* The "Toolbar mode" when launching the Draft tools has been removed. This was an interface that was used in the past but became obsolete as the [[task_panel|task panel]] became the predominant interface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42782 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2973 pull request #2973].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
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<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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<!--T:60--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]]<br />
| A script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Part/parttests/part_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with the [[Part_Primitives|Part Primitives]]. This file is useful to learn scripting in Part, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078].<br />
|}<br />
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<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The [[App_Link|App Link]] merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_Attachment|"Attachment"]] property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 Pull request #2272].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]]<br />
| The dialogs to edit [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]] features were improved to allow selecting several sub-elements (edges and faces) at once.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43383 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3050 Pull request #3050], [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/b/b8/FC019-PD-Multiple-Selection.gif Animated GIF].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
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<!--T:7--><br />
*Added coolant modes for coolant management., [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
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[[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
<br />
* Tool manager support for multiple tool tables<br />
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* Added [[Path DressupBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path<br />
<!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --><br />
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* PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets).<br />
* ProfileEdges: Open Edges support.<br />
* First attempt of 4th-axis support: Contour, PathFaces, PathPocket, and Drilling<br />
<br />
=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
<br />
<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
* PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut Problem.<br />
* MillFace: Clear edges<br />
* MillFace: Exclude raised areas [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 PR #2367], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion]<br />
* Update of some Post Processors (Mainly GRBL and LinuxCNC)<br />
* Adaptive Clearing improvements<br />
* 3D Pocket: Reduction of air-milling above inclined pockets [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2366 PR #2366], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37869 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Improvements to both the OCL DropCutter and the Waterline algorithms<br />
* 3D Surface: Initial 4th-axis support [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2114 PR #2114], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36018 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Selection of individual faces (pending)<br />
* Post: Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 PR #3195]<br />
* Post: Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 PR #2479]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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<!--T:74--><br />
Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
<br />
<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher's [[task_panel|task panel]], in the "Elements" section there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint|Sketcher ToggleActiveConstraint]] tool to temporarily deactivate a constraint without removing it entirely. This is helpful to test the movement of the sketch before fully constraining it.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
<br />
<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]] also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
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== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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<!--T:80--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
<br />
<!--T:82--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
<br />
<!--T:84--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
<br />
<!--T:86--><br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|TechDraw Weld Symbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
<br />
<!--T:87--><br />
[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
<br />
<!--T:88--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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<!--T:151--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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<!--T:152--><br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:153--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
<br />
<!--T:92--><br />
* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that [[App_Link|App Link]] is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
* The new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now supported as a source for creating views; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41973 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/37b578bf49 commit 37b578bf49].<br />
* Added new arrow style [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=356630 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ac680bf9b7 git commit ac680bf9b7], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c97d0b9e8 git commit 3c97d0b9e8]<br />
<br />
== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
<br />
<!--T:94--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
<br />
<!--T:96--><br />
See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
<br />
<!--T:99--><br />
See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
<br />
=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
<br />
<!--T:101--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
<br />
<!--T:104--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
<br />
<!--T:107--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by [[Assembly2_Workbench|Assembly2]], but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the [[App_Link|App Link]] object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
<br />
The Assembly3 workbench can also be tested in the development [[AppImage|AppImage]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
<br />
<!--T:111--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system, particularly the new [[expressions|expression engine]]. Because of this, Assembly4 doesn't work with versions below 0.19. Assembly4 can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:112--><br />
Unlike [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]], Assembly4 tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems (LCS) and setting relationships through [[expressions|mathematical expressions]].<br />
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<!--T:113--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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=== Trails, PyTrails, Turns, and pivy_trackers === <!--T:139--><br />
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| The '''Trails''' workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called '''PyTrails'''. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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| [[File:pivy_trackers_turns.png|384px]]<br />
|The '''Turns''' workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/8/86/Turns_vehicle.gif animated GIF].<br />
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| [[File:Pivy_trackers_example.png|384px]]<br />
| After working with Trails and Turns, the author decided to split the tracker code into a separate library called '''pivy_trackers'''. This is a general library that could be included in other workbenches to generate tracker objects and perform actions in the scene, like dragging lines, dragging points, and changing certain geometrical elements on the fly.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39939 Forum discussion], ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=43831 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277&start=890#p373426 3]) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers pivy_trackers] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers/wiki/Examples Examples], [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/b/bd/Pivy_trackers_example.gif animated GIF].<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
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|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
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|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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[[Category:Releases{{#translation:}}]]</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=642164Release notes 0.192020-03-19T01:46:30Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Preliminary design of MAORY, an adaptive optics (AO) module for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT); here it is mounted on the E-ELT Nasmyth platform.''<br />
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''This assembly was made by "Zolko", author of the new Assembly4 Workbench, which uses the new powerful [[App_Link|App Link]] object to import thousands of different parts and subassemblies, arranging them in specified positions by means of mathematical expressions. See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42624 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''For this model, the parts were not designed in FreeCAD, they were just imported in STEP format, and subsequently arranged with Assembly4.''<br />
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== General == <!--T:14--><br />
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With more than 3000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "[[App_Link|App::Link]]" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3, and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12.6, OCC 7.4; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42945 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2944 pull request #2944].<br />
* There is a new Docker container to build FreeCAD, see [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42954 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for Hertz as a physical unit, and added the Frequency [[property|property]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39485 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a0 commit 3500451a0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/d7ca604c9 commit d7ca604c9].<br />
* Added support for further units, Gauss, Weber, Oersted; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=358223 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2863 pull request #2863].<br />
* The infrastructure of the bug tracker as well as wiki was moved to a dedicated server, so that it is easier to manage by the project administrators; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42795 forum discussion].<br />
* Added a GUI command to insert a text document into the active document [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13db5b05604694323]<br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux|Compile on Linux]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[Compile_on_Windows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation. [[Compile_on_Docker|Compile on Docker]] was created to describe the compilation in this system.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 and above.<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2433 Pull request #2433], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2920 #2920], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2933 #2933].<br />
|}<br />
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== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29--><br />
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[[File:AppLink.png|600px]]<br />
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{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[App Link|Link]]" object, or more formally [[App_Link|App Link]] ({{incode|App::Link}} class), was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of [[App_DocumentObject|App DocumentObject]] with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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An "[[App_Link|App Link]]" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by an "App Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft_Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "App Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "[[App_Link|App Link]]" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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<!--T:34--><br />
The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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The "App Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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[[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "App Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for this component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "App Link" in the master branch, it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] are provided currently.<br />
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=== Other additions in the App::Link merge === <!--T:38--><br />
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Beside the introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]], the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], [[Selection_modes|visual selection]], and the [[tree_view|tree view]]. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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| [[File:Custom_property_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
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[[File:Custom_property_0.19_property_editor.png|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
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== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]]<br />
| It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394&p=340109#p340109 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request #2605].<br />
|}<br />
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== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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<!--T:45--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Arch_CutLine|Arch CutLine]] tool to cut solid objects, like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] and [[Arch_Structure|Arch Structure]], using an edge, like a [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]]. This works similar to the existing [[Arch_CutPlane|Arch CutPlane]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40600 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2701 Pull request #2701], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2870 #2870].<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
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The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft SubelementHighlight|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
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<!--T:150--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
<br />
A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 Pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The introduction of the [[App_Link|App Link]] object made it possible to create arrays which have many exact references to an existing object instead of shape duplicates (simple copies). This results in more memory efficient arrays. This is possible with the new [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] and [[Draft_PathLinkArray|Draft PathLinkArray]] tools. [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]] works in three modes, "ortho", "polar", and the new "circular" mode, which was introduced in a separate commit.<br />
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[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350].<br />
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<!--T:168--><br />
After the creation of the Link arrays, a new command called [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] now replaces both [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] and [[Draft_LinkArray|Draft LinkArray]]. This [[Draft_OrthoArray|Draft OrthoArray]] is used to create exclusively orthogonal arrays. It shows a task panel similar to [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] and [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]]. Therefore, from the toolbar it is now possible to create "orthogonal", "polar" and "circular" arrays from separate buttons. Moreover, the array buttons are collected in a group so that they are organized.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816&p=365888#p365878 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2988 Pull request #2988], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2972 #2972].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool to create polar arrays directly. Previously, the same could be done by using the old [[Draft_Array|Draft Array]] command, and then modifying the properties of the created object.<br />
This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
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<!--T:156--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 Pull request #2585].<br />
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Moreover, a new [[Draft_CircularArray|Draft CircularArray]] tool was developed to create these circular arrays directly. This tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies.<br />
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<!--T:158--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 Pull request #2824].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]]<br />
| The unit tests of the workbench were rewritten and expanded, so that now it is easier to test for errors and regressions when new code is merged.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2668 Pull request #2668], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2727 #2727], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2881 #2881], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005].<br />
<br />
Also, a script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Draft/drafttests/draft_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with most objects of the workbench. This file is useful to learn scripting in Draft, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40405&p=368819#p368819 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3012 Pull request #3012].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]]<br />
| New icons were provided for the Draft objects in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. The objective is to more quickly distinguish the objects at a glance, particularly if the default label is changed. This makes it easier to recognize objects which are lines, curves, geometrical elements, linear, radial, or angular dimensions, or other objects.<br />
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In addition, all icons were converted to the new standard pixel resolution of 96 dpi, and were saved as Plain SVG, so that we don't introduce non-standard SVG tags.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=43439 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3051 Pull request #3051], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3058 #3058], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3060 #3060], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3070 #3070], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3170 #3170].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]]<br />
| Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future, and facilitate the addition of new tools.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=40#p368890 overall structure].<br />
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Some of the functions and classes that have already been moved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee commit 5ee99ca4ee] ([[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1 commit 16c26cb3b1] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9fb6aec313 commit 9fb6aec313] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2823 pull requests #2823] (GuiCommandBase), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2829 #2829] (utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2830 #2830] (GUI utilities), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2831 #2831] (ToDo class), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2832 #2832] (translate function), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3091 #3091] ([[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3092 #3092] (Draft Trackers), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3094 #3094] ([[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3095 #3095] ([[Draft_ShapeString|Draft ShapeString]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3096 #3096] ([[Draft_Scale|Draft Scale]] task panel), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3097 #3097] ([[Draft_Edit|Draft Edit]]).<br />
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This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Full refactoring may take years at the current pace. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort.<br />
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=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* A "DraftEditPickRadius" preference was added to control the area of influence of the pointer when picking vertices in edit mode [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642 pull request #2642], [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4162 issue #4162].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* The "Toolbar mode" when launching the Draft tools has been removed. This was an interface that was used in the past but became obsolete as the [[task_panel|task panel]] became the predominant interface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42782 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2973 pull request #2973].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
<br />
<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
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* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
<br />
<!--T:64--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]]<br />
| A script is provided in {{incode|Mod/Part/parttests/part_test_objects.py}}, that produces a test file with the [[Part_Primitives|Part Primitives]]. This file is useful to learn scripting in Part, and can also be used to test regressions in the underlying code of the objects.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078].<br />
|}<br />
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<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The [[App_Link|App Link]] merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
<br />
<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_Attachment|"Attachment"]] property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the [[tree_view|tree view]]. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 Pull request #2272].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]]<br />
| The dialogs to edit [[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]], and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]] features were improved to allow selecting several sub-elements (edges and faces) at once.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=43383 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3050 Pull request #3050], [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/b/b8/FC019-PD-Multiple-Selection.gif Animated GIF].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
<br />
<!--T:7--><br />
*Added coolant modes for coolant management., [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
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[[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
<br />
* Tool manager support for multiple tool tables<br />
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* Added [[Path DressupBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path<br />
<!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --><br />
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* PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets).<br />
* ProfileEdges: Open Edges support.<br />
* First attempt of 4th-axis support: Contour, PathFaces, PathPocket, and Drilling<br />
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=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
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<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
* PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut Problem.<br />
* MillFace: Clear edges<br />
* MillFace: Exclude raised areas [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 PR #2367], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion]<br />
* Update of some Post Processors (Mainly GRBL and LinuxCNC)<br />
* Adaptive Clearing improvements<br />
* 3D Pocket: Reduction of air-milling above inclined pockets [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2366 PR #2366], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37869 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Improvements to both the OCL DropCutter and the Waterline algorithms<br />
* 3D Surface: Initial 4th-axis support [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2114 PR #2114], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36018 forum discussion]<br />
* 3D Surface: Selection of individual faces (pending)<br />
* Post: Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 PR #3195]<br />
* Post: Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 PR #2479]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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<!--T:74--><br />
Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
<br />
<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher's [[task_panel|task panel]], in the "Elements" section there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint|Sketcher ToggleActiveConstraint]] tool to temporarily deactivate a constraint without removing it entirely. This is helpful to test the movement of the sketch before fully constraining it.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
<br />
<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of [[App_Link|App Link]] also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
<br />
== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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<!--T:80--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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<!--T:84--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|TechDraw Weld Symbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that [[App_Link|App Link]] is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
* The new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now supported as a source for creating views; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41973 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/37b578bf49 commit 37b578bf49].<br />
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== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by [[Assembly2_Workbench|Assembly2]], but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the [[App_Link|App Link]] object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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The Assembly3 workbench can also be tested in the development [[AppImage|AppImage]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| [[Assembly4_Workbench|Assembly4]] is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's [[App_Link|App Link]] object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system, particularly the new [[expressions|expression engine]]. Because of this, Assembly4 doesn't work with versions below 0.19. Assembly4 can be installed from the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]].<br />
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Unlike [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] and [[Assembly3_Workbench|Assembly3]], Assembly4 tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems (LCS) and setting relationships through [[expressions|mathematical expressions]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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=== Trails, PyTrails, Turns, and pivy_trackers === <!--T:139--><br />
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| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The '''Trails''' workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called '''PyTrails'''. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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| [[File:pivy_trackers_turns.png|384px]]<br />
|The '''Turns''' workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/8/86/Turns_vehicle.gif animated GIF].<br />
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| [[File:Pivy_trackers_example.png|384px]]<br />
| After working with Trails and Turns, the author decided to split the tracker code into a separate library called '''pivy_trackers'''. This is a general library that could be included in other workbenches to generate tracker objects and perform actions in the scene, like dragging lines, dragging points, and changing certain geometrical elements on the fly.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39939 Forum discussion], ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=43831 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277&start=890#p373426 3]) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers pivy_trackers] repository (LGPL 2.1), [https://github.com/joelgraff/pivy_trackers/wiki/Examples Examples], [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/images/b/bd/Pivy_trackers_example.gif animated GIF].<br />
|}<br />
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!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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{{docnav|PySide|Creating a FeaturePython Box, Part II}}<br />
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== Introduction == <!--T:2--><br />
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FeaturePython objects (also often referred to as 'Scripted Objects') provide users the ability to extend FreeCAD's with objects that integrate seamlessly into the FreeCAD framework.<br />
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This encourages:<br />
*'''Rapid prototyping''' of new objects and tools with custom Python classes.<br />
*'''Serialization''' through 'App::Property' objects, ''without embedding any script'' in the FreeCAD document file.<br />
*'''Creative freedom''' to adapt FreeCAD for any task!<br />
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This wiki will provide you with a complete understanding of how to use FeaturePython objects and custom Python classes in FreeCAD. We're going to construct a complete, working example of a FeaturePython custom class, identifying all of the major components and gaining an intimate understanding of how everything works as we go.<br />
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=== How Does It Work? === <!--T:6--><br />
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FreeCAD comes with a number of default object types for managing different kinds of geometry. Some of them have 'FeaturePython' alternatives that allow for user customization with a custom python class.<br />
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The custom python class simply takes a reference to one of these objects and modifies it in any number of ways. For example, the python class may add properties directly to the object, modifying other properties when it's recomputed, or linking it to other objects. In addition the python class implements certain methods to enable it to respond to document events, making it possible to trap object property changes and document recomputes.<br />
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It's important to remember, however, that for as much as one can accomplish with custom classes and FeaturePython objects, when it comes time to save the document, '''only the FeaturePython object itself is serialized'''. The custom class and it's state are not retained between document reloading. Doing so would require embedding script in the FreeCAD document file, which poses a significant security risk, much like the risks posed by [https://www.howtogeek.com/171993/macros-explained-why-microsoft-office-files-can-be-dangerous/ embedding VBA macros in Microsoft Office documents]. <br />
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Thus, a FeaturePython object ultimately exists entirely apart from it's script. The inconvenience posed by not packing the script with the object in the document file is far less than the risk posed by running a file embedded with an unknown script. However, the script module path is stored in the document file. Therefore, a user need only install the custom python class code as an importable module following the same directory structure to regain the lost functionality.<br />
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== Setting up your development environment == <!--T:11--><br />
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To begin, FeaturePython Object classes need to act as importable modules in FreeCAD. That means you need to place them in a path that exists in your Python environment (or add it specifically). For the purposes of this tutorial, we're going to use the FreeCAD user Macro folder, though if you have another idea in mind, feel free to use that instead!<br />
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If you don't know where the FreeCAD Macro folder is type 'FreeCAD.getUserMacroDir(True)' in FreeCAD's Python console. The place is configurable but, by default, to go there:<br />
*Windows: Type '%APPDATA%/FreeCAD/Macro' in the filepath bar at the top of Explorer<br />
*Linux: Navigate to /home/USERNAME/.FreeCAD/Macro<br />
*Mac: Navigate to /Users/USERNAME/Library/Preferences/FreeCAD/Macro<br />
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Now we need to create some files.<br />
*In the Macro folder create a new folder called '''fpo'''. <br />
*In the fpo folder create an empty file: '''__init__.py'''.<br />
*In the fpo folder, create a new folder called '''box'''.<br />
*In the box folder create two files: '''__init__.py''' and '''box.py''' (leave both empty for now)<br />
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Notes:<br />
* The '''fpo''' folder provides a nice spot to play with new FeaturePython objects and the '''box''' folder is the module we will be working in.<br />
* '''__init__.py''' tells Python that in the folder is an importable module, and '''box.py''' will be the class file for our new FeaturePython Object.<br />
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Your directory structure should look like this:<br />
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.FreeCAD<br />
|--> Macro<br />
|--> fpo<br />
|--> __init__.py<br />
|--> box<br />
|--> __init__.py<br />
|--> box.py<br />
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<br />
<!--T:18--><br />
With our module paths and files created, let's make sure FreeCAD is set up properly:<br />
<br />
<!--T:19--><br />
*Start FreeCAD (if it isn't already open)<br />
*Enable Python Console and Report Views ('''View -> Panels -> Report view''' and '''Python console''') [[FreeCAD Scripting Basics|(learn more about it here)]]<br />
*In your favorite code editor, navigate to the '''/Macro/fpo/box''' folder and open '''box.py'''<br />
<br />
<!--T:20--><br />
It's time to write some code!<br />
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== A Very Basic FeaturePython Object == <!--T:22--><br />
<br />
<!--T:23--><br />
Let's get started by writing our class and it's constructor:</translate><br />
<br />
class box():<br />
<br />
def __init__(self, obj):<br />
"""<br />
Constructor<br />
<br />
Arguments<br />
---------<br />
- obj: an existing document object or an object created with FreeCAD.Document.addObject('App::FeaturePython', '{name}').<br />
"""<br />
<br />
self.Type = 'box'<br />
<br />
obj.Proxy = self<br />
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<!--T:24--><br />
'''The <code>__init__()</code> method breakdown'''<br />
{|class="wikitable" cellpadding="5" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 5px"<br />
|style="width:30%" | <code>def __init__(self, obj):</code> || Parameters refer to the Python class itself and the FeaturePython object that it is attached to.<br />
|-<br />
|<code> self.Type = 'box'</code> || String definition of the custom python type<br />
|-<br />
|<code> obj.Proxy = self</code> || Stores a reference to the Python instance in the FeaturePython object<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
<!--T:25--><br />
In the '''box.py''' file at the top, add the following code:</translate><br />
<br />
import FreeCAD as App<br />
<br />
def create(obj_name):<br />
"""<br />
Object creation method<br />
"""<br />
<br />
obj = App.ActiveDocument.addObject('App::FeaturePython', obj_name)<br />
<br />
fpo = box(obj)<br />
<br />
return fpo<br />
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<br />
<!--T:26--><br />
'''The <code>create()</code> method breakdown'''<br />
{|class="wikitable" cellpadding="5" style="float:right; margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 5px"<br />
|style="width:30%" | <code>import FreeCAD as App</code> || Standard import for most python scripts. The '''App''' alias is not required.<br />
|-<br />
|<code>obj = ... addObject(...)</code> || Creates a new FreeCAD FeaturePython object with the name passed to the method. If there is no name clash, this will be the label and the name of the created object, i.e. what is visible in the model tree. Otherwise, a unique name and label will be created based on 'obj_name'.<br />
|-<br />
|<code>fpo = box(obj)</code> || Create our custom class instance and link it to the FeaturePython object.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
<!--T:27--><br />
The <code>create()</code> method is not required, but it provides a nice way to encapsulate the object creation code.<br />
<br />
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-----<br />
<br />
=== Testing the Code === <!--T:29--><br />
<br />
<!--T:30--><br />
Now we can try our new object. Save your code and return to FreeCAD, make sure you've '''opened a new document'''. You can do this by pressing '''CTRL+n''' or selecting '''File -> New'''<br />
<br />
<!--T:31--><br />
In the Python Console, type the following:<br />
<br />
<!--T:32--><br />
>>> from fpo.box import box<br />
<br />
<!--T:33--><br />
<br>Now, we need to create our object:<br />
<br />
<!--T:34--><br />
>>> box.create('my_box')<br />
<br />
<!--T:35--><br />
[[File:Fpo_treeview.png | right | 192px]]<br />
You should see a new object appear in the tree view at the top left labelled '''my_box'''.<br><br>Note that the icon is gray. FreeCAD is simply telling us that the object is not able to display anything in the 3D view... yet. Click on the object and note what appears in the property panel under it.<br>There's not very much - just the name of the object. We'll need to add some properties in a bit.<br />
<br clear="all"><br />
Let's also make referencing our new object a little more convenient:<br />
<br />
<!--T:36--><br />
>>> mybox = App.ActiveDocument.my_box<br />
<br />
<!--T:37--><br />
And then we should take a look at our object's attributes:</translate><br />
<br />
>>> dir(mybox)<br />
['Content', 'Document', 'ExpressionEngine', 'InList', 'InListRecursive', 'Label', 'MemSize', 'Module', 'Name', 'OutList', 'OutListRecursive', 'PropertiesList', 'Proxy', 'State', 'TypeId', 'ViewObject', '__class__', <br />
...<br />
'setEditorMode', 'setExpression', 'supportedProperties', 'touch']<br />
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<br />
<!--T:38--><br />
There's a lot of attributes there because we're accessing the native FreeCAD FeaturePyton object that we created in the first line of our </translate><code>create()</code><translate> <!--T:39--><br />
method.<br />
The <code>Proxy</code> property we added in our <code>__init__()</code> method is there, too.<br />
<br />
<!--T:40--><br />
Let's inspect that by calling the </translate><code>dir()</code><translate><!--T:41--> on the Proxy object:</translate><br />
<br />
>>> dir(mybox.Proxy)<br />
['Object', 'Type', '__class__', '__delattr__', '__dict__', '__dir__', <br />
...<br />
'__str__', '__subclasshook__', '__weakref__']<br />
<translate><br />
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<br />
<!--T:42--><br />
Once we inspect the Proxy property, we can see our </translate><code>Object</code><translate> <!--T:43--> and </translate><code>Type</code><translate> <!--T:44--><br />
properties. This means we're accessing the custom Python object defined in '''box.py'''.<br />
<br />
<!--T:45--><br />
Call the <code>Type</code> property and look at the result:</translate><br />
>>> mybox.Proxy.Type<br />
'box'<br />
<translate><br />
<br />
<!--T:46--><br />
Sure enough, it returns the value we assigned, so we know we're accessing the custom class itself through the FeaturePython object.<br />
<br />
<!--T:47--><br />
Likewise, we can access the FreeCAD object (not our Python object) by using the</translate><code>Object</code><translate><!--T:48--> method:</translate><br />
>>> mybox.Proxy.Object<br />
<translate><br />
<br />
<!--T:49--><br />
That was fun! But now let's see if we can make our class a little more interesting... and maybe more useful.<br />
<br />
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<br />
=== Adding Properties === <!--T:51--><br />
<br />
<!--T:52--><br />
Properties are the lifeblood of a FeaturePython class.<br />
<br><br>Fortunately, FreeCAD supports [[FeaturePython_Custom_Properties|a number of property types]] for FeaturePython classes. These properties are attached directly to the FeaturePython object itself and fully serialized when the file is saved. That means, unless you want to serialize the data yourself, you'll need to find some way to wrangle it into a supported property type.<br />
<br><br>Adding properties is done quite simply using the </translate><code>add_property()</code><translate> <!--T:53--><br />
method. The syntax for the method is:<br />
<br />
<!--T:54--><br />
add_property(type, name, section, description)<br />
<br />
<!--T:55--><br />
{|class="wikitable" cellpadding="5" style="float:right; margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 5px; text-align:left"<br />
!Tip<br />
|-<br />
||You can view the list of supported properties for an object by typing:<br><code>>>> mybox.supportedProperties()</code><br />
|}<br />
<br>Let's try adding a property to our box class.<br />
<br><br>Switch to your code editor and move to the </translate><code>__init__()</code><translate> <!--T:56--><br />
method.<br />
<br />
<!--T:57--><br />
<br clear="all">Then, at the end of the method, add:</translate><br />
<br />
obj.addProperty('App::PropertyString', 'Description', 'Base', 'Box description').Description = ""<br />
<translate><br />
<!--T:58--><br />
Note how we're using the reference to the (serializable) FeaturePython object, </translate><code>obj</code><translate> <!--T:59--> and not the (non-serializable) Python class instanace, </translate><code>self</code><translate><!--T:60--><br />
.<br />
<br>Anyway, once you're done, save the changes and switch back to FreeCAD.<br />
<br><br>Before we can observe the changes we made to our code, we need to reload the module. This can be accomplished by restarting FreeCAD, but restarting FreeCAD everytime we make a change to the python class code can get a bit inconvenient. To make it easier, try the following in the Python console:</translate><br />
<br />
>>> from importlib import reload<br />
>>> reload(box)<br />
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<!--T:61--><br />
This will reload the box module, incorporating changes you made to the '''box.py''' file, just as if you'd restarted FreeCAD.<br />
<br><br>With the module reloaded, now let's see what we get when we create an object:</translate><br />
<br />
>>> box.create('box_property_test')<br />
[[File:fpo_properties.png | right | 320px]]<translate><br />
<!--T:62--><br />
You should see the new box object appear in the tree view at left.<br><br><br />
*Select it and look at the Property Panel. There, you should see the 'Description' property.<br><br />
*Hover over the property name at left and see the tooltip appear with the description text you provided.<br><br />
*Select the field and type whatever you like. You'll notice that Python update commands are executed and displayed in the console as you type letters and the property changes.<br />
<br><br>But before we leave the topic of properties for the moment, let's go back and add some properties that would make a custom box object *really* useful: namely, ''length'', ''width'', and ''height''.<br />
<br><br>Return to your source code and add the following properties to </translate><code>__init__()</code>:<br />
<br />
obj.addProperty('App::PropertyLength', 'Length', 'Dimensions', 'Box length').Length = 10.0<br />
obj.addProperty('App::PropertyLength', 'Width', 'Dimensions', 'Box width').Width = '10 mm'<br />
obj.addProperty('App::PropertyLength', 'Height', 'Dimensions', 'Box height').Height = '1 cm'<br />
<br />
[[File:object_recompute_icon.png | left | 64px]]<translate><br />
<!--T:63--><br />
One last thing: Did you notice how the blue checkmark appears next to the FeaturePython object in the treeview at left?<br />
That's because when an object is created or changed, it's "touched" and needs to be recomputed. Clicking the "recycle" arrows (the two arrows forming a circle) will accomplish this.<br />
<br><br>But, we can accomplish that automatically by adding the following line to the end of the </translate><code>create()</code><translate> <!--T:64--> method:</translate><br />
<br />
App.ActiveDocument.recompute()<br />
<translate><br />
<!--T:65--><br />
{|class="wikitable" cellpadding="5" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px; text-align:left"<br />
!Note<br />
|-<br />
|Be careful where you recompute a FeaturePython object! Generally, you should not try to recompute an object from within itself. Rather, document recomputing should be handled by a method external to the object, if possible.<br />
|}<br />
<br>Now, test your changes as follows:<br><br />
*Save your changes and return to FreeCAD.<br><br />
*Delete any existing objects and reload your module.<br><br />
*Finally, create another box object from the command line by calling </translate><code>>>> box.create('myBox')</code><translate><!--T:66--><br />
.<br />
[[File:fpo_box_properties.png | right | 320px]]<br />
<br>Once the box is created (and you've checked to make sure it's been recomputed!), select the object and look at your properties. <br />
<br>You should note two things:<br><br />
*Three new properties (''length'', ''width'', and ''height'')<br />
*A new property group, ''Dimensions''.<br />
<br>Note also how the properties have dimensions. Specifically, they take on the linear dimension of the units set in the user preferences (see '''Edit''' -> '''Preference...''' -> '''Units tab''').<br />
<br clear="all"><br>In fact, if you were paying attention when you were entering the code, you will have noticed that three separate values were entered for each dimension. The length was a floating-point value (10.0), the width was a string, specifying millimeters ('10 mm') and the height was a string specifying centimeters ('1 cm'). Yet, the property rendered all three values the same way: 10 mm. Specifically, a floating-point value is assumed to be in the current document units, and the string values are parsed according to the units specified, then converted to document units.<br />
<br><br>The nice thing about the <code>App::PropertyLength</code> type is that it's a 'unit' type - values are understood as having specific units. Therefore, whenever you create a property that uses linear dimensions, use </translate><code>App::PropertyLength</code><translate> <!--T:67--><br />
as the property type.<br />
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<br />
=== Event Trapping === <!--T:69--><br />
<br />
<!--T:70--><br />
The last element required for a basic FeaturePython object is event trapping. Specifically, we need to trap the <code>execute()</code> event, which is called when the object is recomputed. There's several other document-level events that can be trapped in our object as well, both in the FeaturePython object itself and in the ViewProvider, which we'll cover in another section.<br />
<br><br />
Add the following after the <code>__init__()</code> function:<br />
<br />
<!--T:71--><br />
def execute(self, obj):<br />
"""<br />
Called on document recompute<br />
"""<br />
<br />
print('Recomputing {0:s} ({1:s})'.format(obj.Name, self.Type))<br />
<br />
<br />
<!--T:72--><br />
Test the code as follows:<br />
*Save changes and reload the box module in the FreeCAD python console.<br />
*Delete any objects in the Treeview<br />
*Re-create the box object.<br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
You should see the printed output in the Python Console, thanks to the <code>recompute()</code> call we added to the <code>create()</code> method.<br />
<br />
<!--T:74--><br />
Of course, the <code>execute()</code> method doesn't do anything here (except tell us that it was called), but it is the key to the magic of FeaturePython objects.<br />
<br />
<!--T:75--><br />
<br>'''So that's it!'''<br />
<br>You now know how to build a basic, functional FeaturePython object!<br />
<br />
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<!--T:76--><br />
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<br />
=== The Completed Code === <!--T:77--><br />
</translate><br />
import FreeCAD as App<br />
<br />
def create(obj_name):<br />
"""<br />
Object creation method<br />
"""<br />
<br />
obj = App.ActiveDocument.addObject('App::FeaturePython', obj_name))<br />
<br />
fpo = box(obj)<br />
<br />
return obj<br />
<br />
class box():<br />
<br />
def __init__(self, obj):<br />
"""<br />
Default Constructor<br />
"""<br />
<br />
self.Type = 'box'<br />
<br />
obj.addProperty('App::PropertyString', 'Description', 'Base', 'Box description').Description = ""<br />
obj.addProperty('App::PropertyLength', 'Length', 'Dimensions', 'Box length').Length = 10.0<br />
obj.addProperty('App::PropertyLength', 'Width', 'Dimensions', 'Box width').Width = '10 mm'<br />
obj.addProperty('App::PropertyLength', 'Height', 'Dimensions', 'Box height').Height = '1 cm'<br />
<br />
obj.Proxy = self<br />
<br />
def execute(self, obj):<br />
"""<br />
Called on document recompute<br />
"""<br />
<br />
print('Recomputing {0:s} {1:s}'.format(obj.Name, self.Type))<br />
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</translate></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Embedding_FreeCADGui&diff=555639Embedding FreeCADGui2019-12-04T03:04:03Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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<translate><br />
<!--T:1--><br />
You already know that you can [[Embedding FreeCAD|import the FreeCAD module]] into a python application, and use all its tools from the host application. But the FreeCAD User Interface (GUI) can also be imported as a python module. Normally you can only import the complete interface as a whole, not pieces of it. That is because the FreeCAD interface system is not only made of independent widgets and toolbars, but is a complex construction where several invisible components (such as the selection system, etc) are needed for the main 3D view to be able to function.<br />
<br />
<!--T:2--><br />
But, with a bit of hacking, it is possible to import the whole FreeCAD interface, then move the 3D view from it to your own Qt application. We show here 3 different methods.<br />
<br />
==Using the FreeCAD 3D view widget directly== <!--T:3--><br />
<br />
<!--T:4--><br />
Be aware that there are a lot of problems with this approach. The Qt event handling doesn't seem to work (no idea why) and if you use the 3d view's context-menu the application crashes. A better way could be to create your own 3d view SoQtExaminerViewer or SoQtViewer and "push" the content of FreeCAD's 3d view to your view, as shown in the other sections below.<br />
<br />
<!--T:5--><br />
First, get the main window via PyQt:<br />
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<syntaxhighlight><br />
from PySide import QtGui<br />
from PySide import QtCore<br />
<br />
def getMainWindow():<br />
toplevel = QtGui.qApp.topLevelWidgets()<br />
for i in toplevel:<br />
if i.metaObject().className() == "Gui::MainWindow":<br />
return i<br />
raise Exception("No main window found")<br />
<br />
mw=getMainWindow()<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<translate><br />
<!--T:6--><br />
Then get the View3DInventor view the same way:<br />
</translate><br />
<syntaxhighlight><br />
def get3dview(mw):<br />
childs=mw.findChildren(QtGui.QMainWindow)<br />
for i in childs:<br />
if i.metaObject().className()=="Gui::View3DInventor":<br />
return i<br />
return None<br />
<br />
v=get3dview(mw)<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<translate><br />
<!--T:7--><br />
The following code is generated automatically, by [[Dialog_creation|creating a Ui-file with QtDesigner]], and converting it to python code with the pyuic tool:<br />
</translate><br />
<syntaxhighlight><br />
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-<br />
<br />
# Form implementation generated from reading ui file 'mainwindow.ui'<br />
#<br />
# Created: Sun Dec 27 11:18:56 2009<br />
# by: PySide UI code generator 4.6<br />
#<br />
# Modify for PySide 11/02/2015<br />
# Python version: 2.7.8<br />
# Qt version: 4.8.6<br />
#<br />
# WARNING! All changes made in this file will be lost!<br />
<br />
from PySide import QtCore, QtGui<br />
<br />
class Ui_MainWindow(object):<br />
def setupUi(self, MainWindow):<br />
MainWindow.setObjectName("MainWindow")<br />
MainWindow.resize(508, 436)<br />
self.centralwidget = QtGui.QWidget(MainWindow)<br />
self.centralwidget.setObjectName("centralwidget")<br />
self.gridLayout = QtGui.QGridLayout(self.centralwidget)<br />
self.gridLayout.setObjectName("gridLayout")<br />
self.mdiArea = QtGui.QMdiArea(self.centralwidget)<br />
self.mdiArea.setViewMode(QtGui.QMdiArea.TabbedView)<br />
self.mdiArea.setTabPosition(QtGui.QTabWidget.South)<br />
self.mdiArea.setObjectName("mdiArea")<br />
self.gridLayout.addWidget(self.mdiArea, 0, 0, 1, 1)<br />
MainWindow.setCentralWidget(self.centralwidget)<br />
self.menubar = QtGui.QMenuBar(MainWindow)<br />
self.menubar.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(0, 0, 508, 27))<br />
self.menubar.setObjectName("menubar")<br />
MainWindow.setMenuBar(self.menubar)<br />
self.statusbar = QtGui.QStatusBar(MainWindow)<br />
self.statusbar.setObjectName("statusbar")<br />
MainWindow.setStatusBar(self.statusbar)<br />
<br />
self.retranslateUi(MainWindow)<br />
QtCore.QMetaObject.connectSlotsByName(MainWindow)<br />
<br />
def retranslateUi(self, MainWindow):<br />
MainWindow.setWindowTitle(QtGui.QApplication.translate("MainWindow", "MainWindow", None, QtGui.QApplication.UnicodeUTF8))<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<translate><br />
<!--T:8--><br />
Then, create a main window that should be your application's main window, apply the UI setup above to it in order to add an MDI area and "move" our 3d view to it<br />
</translate><br />
<syntaxhighlight><br />
ui=Ui_MainWindow()<br />
my_mw=QtGui.QMainWindow()<br />
ui.setupUi(my_mw)<br />
ui.mdiArea.addSubWindow(v)<br />
my_mw.show()<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<translate><br />
==Creating a soGui Examiner Viewer== <!--T:9--><br />
<br />
<!--T:10--><br />
Alternatively, you can also use the FreeCADGui module to extract a coin/openInventor representation of the objects of your scene, then use that coin data in an external viewer (your application). Here is an easy way to get the 3d representation of an object:<br />
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<syntaxhighlight><br />
FreeCAD.activeDocument().addObject("Part::Box","myBox")<br />
s=FreeCADGui.activeDocument().getObject("myBox").toString() # store as string<br />
from pivy import coin<br />
inp.setBuffer(s)<br />
myNode=coin.SoDB.readAll(inp) # restore from string<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<translate><br />
<!--T:11--><br />
Then, create a standalone viewer with pivy:<br />
</translate><br />
<syntaxhighlight><br />
from pivy.sogui import *<br />
from pivy.coin import *<br />
import sys<br />
<br />
def myViewer():<br />
# Initialize Coin. This returns a main window to use.<br />
# If unsuccessful, exit.<br />
myWindow = SoGui.init(sys.argv[0])<br />
if myWindow == None: sys.exit(1)<br />
<br />
# Make an empty scene and add our node to it<br />
scene = SoSeparator()<br />
scene.addChild(myNode)<br />
<br />
# Create a viewer in which to see our scene graph.<br />
viewer = SoGuiExaminerViewer(myWindow)<br />
<br />
# Put our scene into viewer, change the title<br />
viewer.setSceneGraph(scene)<br />
viewer.setTitle("FreeCAD Object Viewer")<br />
viewer.show()<br />
<br />
SoGui.show(myWindow) # Display main window<br />
SoGui.mainLoop() # Main Coin event loop<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<translate><br />
<!--T:12--><br />
Then you just need to run your viewer:<br />
</translate><br />
<syntaxhighlight><br />
myViewer()<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<translate><br />
==Using the quarter module== <!--T:13--><br />
<br />
<!--T:14--><br />
Instead of using the sogui viewer, you can also use the more modern quarter module. This is generally the best of the three options.<br />
</translate><br />
<syntaxhighlight><br />
#!/usr/bin/env python<br />
<br />
###<br />
# Copyright (c) 2002-2008 Kongsberg SIM<br />
#<br />
# Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software for any<br />
# purpose with or without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above<br />
# copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies.<br />
#<br />
# THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND THE AUTHOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES<br />
# WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF<br />
# MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR<br />
# ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES<br />
# WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN<br />
# ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF<br />
# OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.<br />
#<br />
<br />
import os<br />
import sys<br />
<br />
from PyQt4 import QtCore, QtGui<br />
from PyQt4.QtGui import QMainWindow, QWorkspace, QAction, QFileDialog, QApplication<br />
<br />
from pivy.coin import SoInput, SoDB<br />
from pivy.quarter import QuarterWidget<br />
<br />
import FreeCAD, FreeCADGui<br />
<br />
def getMainWindow():<br />
toplevel = QtGui.qApp.topLevelWidgets()<br />
for i in toplevel:<br />
if i.metaObject().className() == "Gui::MainWindow":<br />
return i<br />
raise Exception("No main window found")<br />
<br />
class MdiQuarterWidget(QuarterWidget):<br />
def __init__(self, parent, sharewidget):<br />
QuarterWidget.__init__(self, parent=parent, sharewidget=sharewidget)<br />
<br />
def loadFile(self, filename):<br />
in_ = SoInput()<br />
if (in_.openFile(str(filename.toLatin1()))):<br />
root = SoDB.readAll(in_)<br />
if (root):<br />
self.setSceneGraph(root)<br />
self.currentfile = filename<br />
self.setWindowTitle(filename)<br />
return True<br />
return False<br />
<br />
def currentFile(self):<br />
return self.currentfile<br />
<br />
def minimumSizeHint(self):<br />
return QtCore.QSize(640, 480)<br />
<br />
class MdiMainWindow(QMainWindow):<br />
def __init__(self, qApp):<br />
QMainWindow.__init__(self)<br />
self._firstwidget = None<br />
self._workspace = QWorkspace()<br />
self.setCentralWidget(self._workspace)<br />
self.setAcceptDrops(True)<br />
self.setWindowTitle("Pivy Quarter MDI example")<br />
<br />
filemenu = self.menuBar().addMenu("&File")<br />
windowmenu = self.menuBar().addMenu("&Windows")<br />
<br />
fileopenaction = QAction("&Create Box", self)<br />
fileexitaction = QAction("E&xit", self)<br />
tileaction = QAction("Tile", self)<br />
cascadeaction = QAction("Cascade", self)<br />
<br />
filemenu.addAction(fileopenaction)<br />
filemenu.addAction(fileexitaction)<br />
windowmenu.addAction(tileaction)<br />
windowmenu.addAction(cascadeaction)<br />
<br />
self.connect(fileopenaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), self.createBoxInFreeCAD)<br />
self.connect(fileexitaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), QtGui.qApp.closeAllWindows)<br />
self.connect(tileaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), self._workspace.tile)<br />
self.connect(cascadeaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), self._workspace.cascade)<br />
<br />
windowmapper = QtCore.QSignalMapper(self)<br />
self.connect(windowmapper, QtCore.SIGNAL("mapped(QWidget *)"), self._workspace.setActiveWindow)<br />
<br />
self.dirname = os.curdir <br />
<br />
def dragEnterEvent(self, event):<br />
# just accept anything...<br />
event.acceptProposedAction()<br />
<br />
def dropEvent(self, event):<br />
mimedata = event.mimeData()<br />
if mimedata.hasUrls():<br />
path = mimedata.urls().takeFirst().path()<br />
self.open_path(path)<br />
<br />
def closeEvent(self, event):<br />
self._workspace.closeAllWindows()<br />
<br />
def open(self):<br />
self.open_path(QFileDialog.getOpenFileName(self, "", self.dirname))<br />
<br />
def open_path(self, filename):<br />
self.dirname = os.path.dirname(str(filename.toLatin1()))<br />
if not filename.isEmpty():<br />
existing = self.findMdiChild(filename)<br />
if existing:<br />
self._workspace.setActiveWindow(existing)<br />
return<br />
child = self.createMdiChild()<br />
if (child.loadFile(filename)):<br />
self.statusBar().showMessage("File loaded", 2000)<br />
child.show()<br />
else:<br />
child.close()<br />
<br />
def findMdiChild(self, filename):<br />
canonicalpath = QtCore.QFileInfo(filename).canonicalFilePath()<br />
for window in self._workspace.windowList():<br />
mdiwidget = window<br />
if mdiwidget.currentFile() == canonicalpath:<br />
return mdiwidget<br />
return 0;<br />
<br />
def createMdiChild(self):<br />
widget = MdiQuarterWidget(None, self._firstwidget)<br />
self._workspace.addWindow(widget)<br />
if not self._firstwidget:<br />
self._firstwidget = widget<br />
return widget<br />
<br />
def createBoxInFreeCAD(self):<br />
widget = MdiQuarterWidget(None, self._firstwidget)<br />
self._workspace.addWindow(widget)<br />
if not self._firstwidget:<br />
self._firstwidget = widget<br />
widget.show()<br />
doc = FreeCAD.newDocument()<br />
doc.addObject("Part::Box","myBox")<br />
iv_=FreeCADGui.getDocument(doc.Name).getObject("myBox").toString()<br />
in_ = SoInput()<br />
in_.setBuffer(iv_)<br />
root = SoDB.readAll(in_)<br />
if (root):<br />
widget.setSceneGraph(root)<br />
<br />
def main():<br />
app = QApplication(sys.argv) <br />
mdi = MdiMainWindow(app) <br />
mdi.show()<br />
FreeCADGui.showMainWindow() # setup the GUI stuff of FreeCAD<br />
mw=getMainWindow()<br />
mw.hide() # hide all<br />
if len(sys.argv)==2:<br />
mdi.open_path(QtCore.QString(sys.argv[1]))<br />
sys.exit(app.exec_())<br />
<br />
def show():<br />
mdi = MdiMainWindow(QtGui.qApp) <br />
mdi.show()<br />
mw=getMainWindow()<br />
#mw.hide() # hide all<br />
<br />
if __name__ == '__main__':<br />
main()<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<translate><br />
<br />
== Without even firing up the FreeCAD Gui == <!--T:15--><br />
<br />
<!--T:16--><br />
Starting from FreeCAD rev2760, it is now possible to obtain the coin representation of any FreeCAD object without opening the main window. This makes it extremely easy to implement your own viewer and transparently have FreeCAD updating it. After importing the FreeCADGui module, you need to fire it up with the setupWithoutGUI() method, after which you can use all of FreeCAD's view providers to obtain coin/openInventor nodes.<br />
</translate><br />
<syntaxhighlight><br />
import os, sys, FreeCAD, FreeCADGui<br />
from PyQt4 import QtCore, QtGui<br />
from PyQt4.QtGui import QMainWindow, QWorkspace, QAction, QFileDialog, QApplication<br />
from pivy.coin import SoInput, SoDB, sogui<br />
<br />
class MdiMainWindow(QMainWindow):<br />
def __init__(self, qApp):<br />
QMainWindow.__init__(self)<br />
self._firstwidget = None<br />
self._workspace = QWorkspace()<br />
self.setCentralWidget(self._workspace)<br />
self.setAcceptDrops(True)<br />
self.setWindowTitle("Pivy Quarter MDI example")<br />
self.viewers=[]<br />
<br />
filemenu = self.menuBar().addMenu("&File")<br />
windowmenu = self.menuBar().addMenu("&Windows")<br />
<br />
fileopenaction = QAction("&Create Box", self)<br />
fileexitaction = QAction("E&xit", self)<br />
tileaction = QAction("Tile", self)<br />
cascadeaction = QAction("Cascade", self)<br />
<br />
filemenu.addAction(fileopenaction)<br />
filemenu.addAction(fileexitaction)<br />
windowmenu.addAction(tileaction)<br />
windowmenu.addAction(cascadeaction)<br />
<br />
self.connect(fileopenaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), self.createBoxInFreeCAD)<br />
self.connect(fileexitaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), QtGui.qApp.closeAllWindows)<br />
self.connect(tileaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), self._workspace.tile)<br />
self.connect(cascadeaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), self._workspace.cascade)<br />
<br />
windowmapper = QtCore.QSignalMapper(self)<br />
self.connect(windowmapper, QtCore.SIGNAL("mapped(QWidget *)"), self._workspace.setActiveWindow)<br />
<br />
def closeEvent(self, event):<br />
self._workspace.closeAllWindows()<br />
<br />
def createBoxInFreeCAD(self):<br />
widget = QtGui.QWidget(self._firstwidget)<br />
viewer = sogui.SoGuiExaminerViewer(widget)<br />
self._workspace.addWindow(widget)<br />
if not self._firstwidget:<br />
self._firstwidget = widget<br />
widget.show()<br />
self.viewers.append(viewer)<br />
doc = FreeCAD.newDocument()<br />
obj=doc.addObject("Part::Box","myBox")<br />
doc.recompute()<br />
root=FreeCADGui.subgraphFromObject(obj)<br />
viewer.setSceneGraph(root)<br />
<br />
def main():<br />
app = QApplication(sys.argv)<br />
mdi = MdiMainWindow(app) <br />
mdi.show()<br />
FreeCADGui.setupWithoutGUI()<br />
sys.exit(app.exec_())<br />
<br />
if __name__ == '__main__':<br />
main()<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<translate><br />
<!--T:17--><br />
Or, if using pivy's sogui module doesn't work for you (the sogui module is becoming obsoleted and the coin developers are now favoring the new quarter library, which has much better interaction with qt), this is the same script but with using quarter:<br />
</translate><br />
<syntaxhighlight><br />
#!/usr/bin/env python<br />
<br />
import os<br />
import sys<br />
<br />
from PyQt4 import QtCore, QtGui<br />
from PyQt4.QtGui import QMainWindow, QWorkspace, QAction, QApplication<br />
<br />
from pivy.coin import SoInput, SoDB<br />
from pivy.quarter import QuarterWidget<br />
import FreeCADGui<br />
<br />
<br />
class MdiQuarterWidget(QuarterWidget):<br />
def __init__(self, parent, sharewidget):<br />
QuarterWidget.__init__(self, parent=parent, sharewidget=sharewidget)<br />
<br />
def minimumSizeHint(self):<br />
return QtCore.QSize(640, 480)<br />
<br />
<br />
class MdiMainWindow(QMainWindow):<br />
def __init__(self, qApp):<br />
QMainWindow.__init__(self)<br />
self._firstwidget = None<br />
self._workspace = QWorkspace()<br />
self.setCentralWidget(self._workspace)<br />
self.setAcceptDrops(True)<br />
self.setWindowTitle("Pivy Quarter MDI example")<br />
<br />
filemenu = self.menuBar().addMenu("&File")<br />
windowmenu = self.menuBar().addMenu("&Windows")<br />
<br />
fileopenaction = QAction("&Create Box", self)<br />
fileexitaction = QAction("E&xit", self)<br />
tileaction = QAction("Tile", self)<br />
cascadeaction = QAction("Cascade", self)<br />
<br />
filemenu.addAction(fileopenaction)<br />
filemenu.addAction(fileexitaction)<br />
windowmenu.addAction(tileaction)<br />
windowmenu.addAction(cascadeaction)<br />
<br />
self.connect(fileopenaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), self.createBoxInFreeCAD)<br />
self.connect(fileexitaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), QtGui.qApp.closeAllWindows)<br />
self.connect(tileaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), self._workspace.tile)<br />
self.connect(cascadeaction, QtCore.SIGNAL("triggered()"), self._workspace.cascade)<br />
<br />
windowmapper = QtCore.QSignalMapper(self)<br />
self.connect(windowmapper, QtCore.SIGNAL("mapped(QWidget *)"), self._workspace.setActiveWindow)<br />
<br />
self.dirname = os.curdir <br />
<br />
def closeEvent(self, event):<br />
self._workspace.closeAllWindows()<br />
<br />
def createBoxInFreeCAD(self):<br />
d=FreeCAD.newDocument()<br />
o=d.addObject("Part::Box")<br />
d.recompute()<br />
s=FreeCADGui.subgraphFromObject(o)<br />
child = self.createMdiChild()<br />
child.show()<br />
child.setSceneGraph(s)<br />
<br />
def createMdiChild(self):<br />
widget = MdiQuarterWidget(None, self._firstwidget)<br />
self._workspace.addWindow(widget)<br />
if not self._firstwidget:<br />
self._firstwidget = widget<br />
return widget<br />
<br />
<br />
def main():<br />
app = QApplication(sys.argv)<br />
FreeCADGui.setupWithoutGUI() <br />
mdi = MdiMainWindow(app) <br />
mdi.show()<br />
sys.exit(app.exec_())<br />
<br />
<br />
if __name__ == '__main__':<br />
main()<br />
<br />
</syntaxhighlight><br />
<translate><br />
<br />
<!--T:18--><br />
[[Category:Poweruser Documentation]]<br />
[[Category:Python Code]]<br />
<br />
</translate><br />
{{clear}}</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=555638Release notes 0.192019-12-04T02:48:02Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
<hr />
<div><languages/><br />
{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
<div style="text-align:center; background:#e0e0ee; margin:1em 7em; padding:0.5em 2em; border:2px solid #bb7736;"><br />
Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
<br />
See [[Help FreeCAD]] for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.</div><br />
<br />
<translate><br />
<!--T:1--><br />
'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
<br />
<!--T:2--><br />
Older FreeCAD release notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:3--><br />
[[File:FreeCAD_release_0.19_main.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br />
<!--T:4--><br />
''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
<br />
== Highlights == <!--T:5--> <br />
<br />
<!--T:6--><br />
[[File:FreeCAD_highlight_1_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
<br />
<!--T:7--><br />
''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
<br />
<!--T:8--><br />
[[File:FreeCAD_highlight_2_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
<br />
<!--T:9--><br />
''Add a high quality image here that highlights a development in FreeCAD 0.19, with its author, and link to the image's origin.''<br />
<br />
<!--T:10--><br />
[[File:FreeCAD_highlight_3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
<br />
<!--T:11--><br />
''Add a high quality image here that highlights a development in FreeCAD 0.19, with its author, and link to the image's origin.''<br />
<br />
<!--T:12--><br />
[[File:FreeCAD_highlight_4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
<br />
<!--T:13--><br />
''Add a high quality image here that highlights a development in FreeCAD 0.19, with its author, and link to the image's origin.''<br />
<br />
== General == <!--T:14--><br />
<br />
<!--T:15--><br />
With more than 2000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "App::Link" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
<br />
=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
<br />
<!--T:17--><br />
The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
<!--T:18--><br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
<br />
=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
<br />
<!--T:20--><br />
Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
<br />
=== Development === <!--T:21--><br />
<br />
<!--T:22--><br />
* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3 and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for frequency as a physical unit [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a040989d00693eab85b2a7c13ce4dad67 commit 500451a040989d00693eab85b2a7c13ce4dad67]<br />
<br />
=== Documentation === <!--T:23--><br />
<br />
<!--T:24--><br />
* The [[Compile_on_Linux/Unix|Compile on Linux/Unix]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[CompileOnWindows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 or above.<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
<br />
<!--T:26--><br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
<br />
== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
<br />
<!--T:28--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum dscussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29--><br />
<br />
<!--T:30--><br />
[[File:AppLink.png|600px]]<br />
{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
<br />
<!--T:31--><br />
After 2.5 years in development, the "[[Std_LinkMake|Link]]" object, or more formally {{incode|App::Link}}, was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of {{incode|App::DocumentObject}} with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
<br />
<!--T:32--><br />
A "Link" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by a "Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "Link" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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The "Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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"Assembly3" is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for the "Link" component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "Link", it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus Workbench]] is provided currently.<br />
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=== Other additions in the App::Link merge === <!--T:38--><br />
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Beside the introduction of "App::Link", the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], visual selection, and the tree view. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Custom-property.gif|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
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== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]]<br />
| A small UI Tweak for the Addon manager. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request]<br />
|}<br />
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== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
<br />
<!--T:45--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
<br />
<!--T:50--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
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The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Edit Improved|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 pull request #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draftarray.png|384px]]<br />
| New parameter options: RadialDistance, TangentialDistance, NumberCircles, Symmetry, Center and Axis [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:HVExtentDims.png | 384px]]<br />
| Horizontal and vertical extent dimensions for Draft. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion]<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1cd7209ea8efc8cb30b3b18fd80cf95 commit 16c26cb3b1].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
* Pick Radius pointer change based on selection vs editing mode. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2642/commits/9fbf61fbe28eb033235c2426c9f47a6b9abe9c0f pull request] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=40060 Forum discussion]<br />
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== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
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<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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<!--T:60--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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<!--T:64--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The "App::Link" merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
<br />
<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| Features that have an "Attachment" property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the tree view. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 pull request #2272].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
<br />
<!--T:69--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
| Added coolant modes for coolant management.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
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<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
<br />
<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher "Elements" panel there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
<br />
<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of "App::Link" also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
<br />
== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
<br />
<!--T:84--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
<br />
<!--T:86--><br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldingSymbol|TechDraw WeldingSymbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
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<!--T:87--><br />
[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
<br />
<!--T:88--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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<!--T:90--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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<!--T:151--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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<!--T:152--><br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:153--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
<br />
<!--T:92--><br />
* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that "App::Link" is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
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== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
<br />
<!--T:94--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
<br />
<!--T:96--><br />
See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
<br />
<!--T:97--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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<!--T:99--><br />
See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
<br />
=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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<!--T:101--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
<br />
<!--T:102--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
<br />
<!--T:104--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
<br />
<!--T:107--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly3 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by Assembly2, but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's "App::Link" object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the "App::Link" object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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<!--T:108--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
<br />
<!--T:111--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly4 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's "App::Link" object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system. Because of this, Assembly4 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, first the pre-compiled FreeCAD from realthunder needs to be installed, and then Assembly4 can be installed.<br />
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<!--T:112--><br />
Assembly4 is an experimental workbench that tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems.<br />
<br />
<!--T:113--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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<!--T:114--><br />
Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
<br />
<!--T:116--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
<br />
<!--T:118--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
<br />
<!--T:120--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
<br />
<!--T:122--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
<br />
<!--T:125--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Trails (and PyTrails and Turns) === <!--T:139--><br />
<br />
<!--T:140--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The Trails workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called PyTrails. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
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|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
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|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
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|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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</translate></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=555637Release notes 0.192019-12-04T02:43:35Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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== General == <!--T:14--><br />
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With more than 2000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "App::Link" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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=== Development === <!--T:21--><br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3 and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for frequency as a physical unit [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a040989d00693eab85b2a7c13ce4dad67 commit 500451a040989d00693eab85b2a7c13ce4dad67]<br />
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=== Documentation === <!--T:23--><br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux/Unix|Compile on Linux/Unix]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[CompileOnWindows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 or above.<br />
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=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
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| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
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| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
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| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
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| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum dscussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
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| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion].<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[Std_LinkMake|Link]]" object, or more formally {{incode|App::Link}}, was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of {{incode|App::DocumentObject}} with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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A "Link" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by a "Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "Link" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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The "Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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"Assembly3" is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for the "Link" component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "Link", it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus Workbench]] is provided currently.<br />
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Beside the introduction of "App::Link", the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], visual selection, and the tree view. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
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| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
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| A small UI Tweak for the Addon manager. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request]<br />
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| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
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| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
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| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
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| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
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| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
<br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
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The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Edit Improved|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 pull request #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draftarray.png|384px]]<br />
| New parameter options: RadialDistance, TangentialDistance, NumberCircles, Symmetry, Center and Axis [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:HVExtentDims.png | 384px]]<br />
| Horizontal and vertical extent dimensions for Draft. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1cd7209ea8efc8cb30b3b18fd80cf95 commit 16c26cb3b1].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
<br />
<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
<br />
<!--T:57--><br />
In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
<br />
<!--T:58--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
<br />
<!--T:59--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:60--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
<br />
<!--T:64--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The "App::Link" merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
<br />
<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| Features that have an "Attachment" property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the tree view. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 pull request #2272].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
<br />
<!--T:69--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
| Added coolant modes for coolant management.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
<br />
<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
<br />
<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher "Elements" panel there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
<br />
<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of "App::Link" also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
<br />
== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldingSymbol|TechDraw WeldingSymbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that "App::Link" is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
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== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
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== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly3 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by Assembly2, but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's "App::Link" object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the "App::Link" object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly4 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's "App::Link" object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system. Because of this, Assembly4 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, first the pre-compiled FreeCAD from realthunder needs to be installed, and then Assembly4 can be installed.<br />
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Assembly4 is an experimental workbench that tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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=== Trails (and PyTrails and Turns) === <!--T:139--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The Trails workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called PyTrails. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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The Turns workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== Other Modules === <!--T:146--><br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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== General == <!--T:14--><br />
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With more than 2000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "App::Link" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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=== Development === <!--T:21--><br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3 and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for frequency as a physical unit [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a040989d00693eab85b2a7c13ce4dad67 commit 500451a040989d00693eab85b2a7c13ce4dad67]<br />
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=== Documentation === <!--T:23--><br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux/Unix|Compile on Linux/Unix]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[CompileOnWindows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 or above.<br />
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=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
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| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
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| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
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| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
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| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum dscussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
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| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion].<br />
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== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29--><br />
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{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[Std_LinkMake|Link]]" object, or more formally {{incode|App::Link}}, was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of {{incode|App::DocumentObject}} with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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A "Link" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by a "Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "Link" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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The "Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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"Assembly3" is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for the "Link" component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "Link", it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus Workbench]] is provided currently.<br />
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=== Other additions in the App::Link merge === <!--T:38--><br />
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Beside the introduction of "App::Link", the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], visual selection, and the tree view. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
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| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
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== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
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| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
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| A small UI Tweak for the Addon manager. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2605 pull request]]<br />
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== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
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| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
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| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
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| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
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| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
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== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
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| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
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The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
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| New [[Draft Edit Improved|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
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| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 pull request #2492].<br />
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| [[File:Draftarray.png|384px]]<br />
| New parameter options: RadialDistance, TangentialDistance, NumberCircles, Symmetry, Center and Axis [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion]<br />
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| Horizontal and vertical extent dimensions for Draft. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion]<br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1cd7209ea8efc8cb30b3b18fd80cf95 commit 16c26cb3b1].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
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== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
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{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
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* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
|}<br />
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<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The "App::Link" merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
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<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| Features that have an "Attachment" property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the tree view. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 pull request #2272].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
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<!--T:69--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
| Added coolant modes for coolant management.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
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<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
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== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
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<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher "Elements" panel there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
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<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of "App::Link" also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
<br />
== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldingSymbol|TechDraw WeldingSymbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that "App::Link" is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
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== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly3 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by Assembly2, but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's "App::Link" object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the "App::Link" object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly4 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's "App::Link" object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system. Because of this, Assembly4 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, first the pre-compiled FreeCAD from realthunder needs to be installed, and then Assembly4 can be installed.<br />
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Assembly4 is an experimental workbench that tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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=== Trails (and PyTrails and Turns) === <!--T:139--><br />
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| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The Trails workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called PyTrails. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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The Turns workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
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|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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<div>UI tweak for addon manager</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=555634Release notes 0.192019-12-04T02:39:25Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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== Highlights == <!--T:5--> <br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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== General == <!--T:14--><br />
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With more than 2000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "App::Link" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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=== Development === <!--T:21--><br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3 and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
* Added support for frequency as a physical unit [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3500451a040989d00693eab85b2a7c13ce4dad67 commit 500451a040989d00693eab85b2a7c13ce4dad67]<br />
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=== Documentation === <!--T:23--><br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux/Unix|Compile on Linux/Unix]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[CompileOnWindows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 or above.<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
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| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum dscussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29--><br />
<br />
<!--T:30--><br />
[[File:AppLink.png|600px]]<br />
{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
<br />
<!--T:31--><br />
After 2.5 years in development, the "[[Std_LinkMake|Link]]" object, or more formally {{incode|App::Link}}, was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of {{incode|App::DocumentObject}} with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
<br />
<!--T:32--><br />
A "Link" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by a "Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
<br />
<!--T:33--><br />
The "Link" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
<br />
<!--T:34--><br />
The history of "Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
<br />
<!--T:35--><br />
Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
<br />
<!--T:36--><br />
The "Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
<br />
<!--T:37--><br />
"Assembly3" is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for the "Link" component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "Link", it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus Workbench]] is provided currently.<br />
<br />
=== Other additions in the App::Link merge === <!--T:38--><br />
<br />
<!--T:39--><br />
Beside the introduction of "App::Link", the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], visual selection, and the tree view. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
<br />
<!--T:40--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Custom-property.gif|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
<br />
<!--T:42--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
<br />
<!--T:43--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
<br />
<!--T:45--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
<br />
<!--T:46--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
<br />
<!--T:47--><br />
Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:48--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
<br />
<!--T:50--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
<br />
<!--T:51--><br />
The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Edit Improved|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
<br />
<!--T:149--><br />
This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
<br />
<!--T:150--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 pull request #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draftarray.png|384px]]<br />
| New parameter options: RadialDistance, TangentialDistance, NumberCircles, Symmetry, Center and Axis [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:HVExtentDims.png | 384px]]<br />
| Horizontal and vertical extent dimensions for Draft. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
<br />
<!--T:54--><br />
* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1cd7209ea8efc8cb30b3b18fd80cf95 commit 16c26cb3b1].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
<br />
<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
<br />
<!--T:57--><br />
In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
<br />
<!--T:58--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
<br />
<!--T:59--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:60--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
<br />
<!--T:64--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The "App::Link" merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
<br />
<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| Features that have an "Attachment" property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the tree view. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 pull request #2272].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
<br />
<!--T:69--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
| Added coolant modes for coolant management.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
<br />
<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
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<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher "Elements" panel there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
<br />
<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of "App::Link" also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
<br />
== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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<!--T:80--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
<br />
<!--T:82--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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<!--T:84--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
<br />
<!--T:86--><br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldingSymbol|TechDraw WeldingSymbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
<br />
<!--T:87--><br />
[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
<br />
<!--T:88--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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<!--T:89--><br />
Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
<br />
<!--T:90--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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<!--T:151--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
<br />
<!--T:152--><br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:153--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
<br />
<!--T:92--><br />
* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that "App::Link" is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
<br />
== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
<br />
<!--T:94--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
<br />
<!--T:96--><br />
See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
<br />
<!--T:97--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
<br />
<!--T:99--><br />
See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
<br />
=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
<br />
<!--T:101--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
<br />
<!--T:102--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
<br />
<!--T:104--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
<br />
<!--T:107--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly3 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by Assembly2, but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's "App::Link" object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the "App::Link" object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
<br />
<!--T:108--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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<!--T:109--><br />
Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
<br />
<!--T:111--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly4 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's "App::Link" object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system. Because of this, Assembly4 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, first the pre-compiled FreeCAD from realthunder needs to be installed, and then Assembly4 can be installed.<br />
<br />
<!--T:112--><br />
Assembly4 is an experimental workbench that tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems.<br />
<br />
<!--T:113--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
<!--T:114--><br />
Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
<br />
<!--T:116--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
<br />
<!--T:118--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
<br />
<!--T:120--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
<br />
<!--T:122--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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=== Trails (and PyTrails and Turns) === <!--T:139--><br />
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| The Trails workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called PyTrails. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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The Turns workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
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|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
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|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
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|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
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|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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</translate></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=555633Release notes 0.192019-12-04T02:37:12Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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== General == <!--T:14--><br />
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With more than 2000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "App::Link" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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=== Some issues === <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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=== Development === <!--T:21--><br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3 and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
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=== Documentation === <!--T:23--><br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux/Unix|Compile on Linux/Unix]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[CompileOnWindows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 or above.<br />
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=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
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| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
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| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
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| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
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| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum dscussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
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| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion].<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[Std_LinkMake|Link]]" object, or more formally {{incode|App::Link}}, was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of {{incode|App::DocumentObject}} with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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A "Link" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by a "Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "Link" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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The "Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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"Assembly3" is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for the "Link" component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "Link", it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus Workbench]] is provided currently.<br />
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Beside the introduction of "App::Link", the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], visual selection, and the tree view. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
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| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
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| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
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| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
<br />
<!--T:50--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
<br />
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The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Edit Improved|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 pull request #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draftarray.png|384px]]<br />
| New parameter options: RadialDistance, TangentialDistance, NumberCircles, Symmetry, Center and Axis [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:HVExtentDims.png | 384px]]<br />
| Horizontal and vertical extent dimensions for Draft. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1cd7209ea8efc8cb30b3b18fd80cf95 commit 16c26cb3b1].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
<br />
<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
<br />
<!--T:57--><br />
In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
<br />
<!--T:59--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:60--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
<br />
<!--T:64--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The "App::Link" merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
<br />
<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| Features that have an "Attachment" property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the tree view. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 pull request #2272].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
<br />
<!--T:69--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
| Added coolant modes for coolant management.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
<br />
<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
<br />
<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher "Elements" panel there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
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The introduction of "App::Link" also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
<br />
== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldingSymbol|TechDraw WeldingSymbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that "App::Link" is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
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== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
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== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
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=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly3 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by Assembly2, but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's "App::Link" object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the "App::Link" object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly4 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's "App::Link" object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system. Because of this, Assembly4 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, first the pre-compiled FreeCAD from realthunder needs to be installed, and then Assembly4 can be installed.<br />
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Assembly4 is an experimental workbench that tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
|}<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Trails (and PyTrails and Turns) === <!--T:139--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The Trails workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called PyTrails. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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The Turns workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== Other Modules === <!--T:146--><br />
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!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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Older FreeCAD release notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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== Highlights == <!--T:5--> <br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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== General == <!--T:14--><br />
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With more than 2000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "App::Link" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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==== Some issues ==== <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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=== Development === <!--T:21--><br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3 and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
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=== Documentation === <!--T:23--><br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux/Unix|Compile on Linux/Unix]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[CompileOnWindows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 or above.<br />
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=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
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| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
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| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
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| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
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| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum dscussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
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| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion].<br />
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{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "[[Std_LinkMake|Link]]" object, or more formally {{incode|App::Link}}, was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of {{incode|App::DocumentObject}} with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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A "Link" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by a "Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "Link" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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The "Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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"Assembly3" is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for the "Link" component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "Link", it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus Workbench]] is provided currently.<br />
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Beside the introduction of "App::Link", the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], visual selection, and the tree view. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
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| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
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== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
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| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
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== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
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| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
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| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
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| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
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| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
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| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
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The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
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| New [[Draft Edit Improved|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
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| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
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| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
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| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 pull request #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draftarray.png|384px]]<br />
| New parameter options: RadialDistance, TangentialDistance, NumberCircles, Symmetry, Center and Axis [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:HVExtentDims.png | 384px]]<br />
| Horizontal and vertical extent dimensions for Draft. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1cd7209ea8efc8cb30b3b18fd80cf95 commit 16c26cb3b1].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
<br />
<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
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In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:60--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
<br />
<!--T:64--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The "App::Link" merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
<br />
<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| Features that have an "Attachment" property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the tree view. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 pull request #2272].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
<br />
<!--T:69--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
| Added coolant modes for coolant management.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
<br />
<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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<!--T:74--><br />
Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
<br />
<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher "Elements" panel there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
<br />
<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of "App::Link" also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
<br />
== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
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<!--T:80--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
<br />
<!--T:82--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
<br />
<!--T:84--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
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[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldingSymbol|TechDraw WeldingSymbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
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[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
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Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
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|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
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|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
<br />
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* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that "App::Link" is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
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== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
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{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
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See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
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See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
<br />
=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
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=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
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| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly3 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by Assembly2, but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's "App::Link" object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the "App::Link" object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
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Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
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=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
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| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly4 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's "App::Link" object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system. Because of this, Assembly4 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, first the pre-compiled FreeCAD from realthunder needs to be installed, and then Assembly4 can be installed.<br />
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Assembly4 is an experimental workbench that tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
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=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
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| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
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=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
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| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
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=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
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| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
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=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
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| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
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| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
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| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
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| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
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=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135--><br />
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| [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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=== Trails (and PyTrails and Turns) === <!--T:139--><br />
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| [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The Trails workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called PyTrails. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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The Turns workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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=== Other Modules === <!--T:146--><br />
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!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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</translate></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=555630Release notes 0.192019-12-04T02:30:58Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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== Highlights == <!--T:5--> <br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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== General == <!--T:14--><br />
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With more than 2000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "App::Link" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16--><br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs; these will be addressed as they are reported. Any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported beyond 1st January 2020 when Python 2 officially became unsupported by the Python Foundation. Please note that certain addons have not been ported yet to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of time by their developers, or broken dependencies that may not be easily fixed, or simply because the addon is considered obsolete. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum]; see also, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30624 Python3 and Qt5 Compatible Addon Workbenches (in preparation for 0.18)].<br />
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==== Some issues ==== <!--T:19--><br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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=== Development === <!--T:21--><br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3 and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
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=== Documentation === <!--T:23--><br />
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* The [[Compile_on_Linux/Unix|Compile on Linux/Unix]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution. [[CompileOnWindows|Compile on Windows]] was also rewritten to explain how to use the LibPack for compilation.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
* There have been improvements to the [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] and [[Video tutorials|Video tutorials]] pages. In particular, it has been stressed to readers that they should consider only video tutorials that are made with versions 0.17 or above.<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25--><br />
<br />
<!--T:26--><br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User interface == <!--T:27--><br />
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<!--T:28--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]]<br />
| The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]]<br />
| New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]]<br />
| New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]]<br />
| New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum dscussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Darker.png|384px]]<br />
| Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29--><br />
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[[File:AppLink.png|600px]]<br />
{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
<br />
<!--T:31--><br />
After 2.5 years in development, the "[[Std_LinkMake|Link]]" object, or more formally {{incode|App::Link}}, was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of {{incode|App::DocumentObject}} with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
<br />
<!--T:32--><br />
A "Link" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by a "Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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<!--T:33--><br />
The "Link" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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<!--T:34--><br />
The history of "Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=39672 PR#2559: expose link and navigation actions], an introduction to the Link feature in 0.19 (September 2019).<br />
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<!--T:36--><br />
The "Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
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<!--T:37--><br />
"Assembly3" is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for the "Link" component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "Link", it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench|A2plus Workbench]] is provided currently.<br />
<br />
=== Other additions in the App::Link merge === <!--T:38--><br />
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<!--T:39--><br />
Beside the introduction of "App::Link", the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], visual selection, and the tree view. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
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<!--T:40--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Custom-property.gif|384px]]<br />
| Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:selection.png|384px]]<br />
| Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Addon Manager == <!--T:41--><br />
<br />
<!--T:42--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macros recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
<br />
<!--T:43--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44--><br />
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<!--T:45--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
<br />
<!--T:46--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]]<br />
| Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon|Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
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<!--T:47--><br />
Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:48--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49--><br />
<br />
<!--T:50--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]]<br />
| The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1968 Pull request #1968], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
<br />
<!--T:51--><br />
The tool was also moved into its own module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Edit Improved|Draft SubelementHighlight]] tool to highlight the nodes and edges of certain objects, like [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]], in order to edit them using modifiers like [[Draft Move|Draft Move]], [[Draft Rotate|Draft Rotate]], and [[Draft Scale|Draft Scale]]. It allows you to select multiple objects to edit instead of just one. Once the objects are highlighted, you can select specific sub-elements, vertices and edges, and transform (move, rotate, scale) only these.<br />
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This tool was particularly developed to help edit the shape of [[Arch Wall|Arch Walls]] that are based on [[Draft Wire|Draft Wires]]. When various walls are selected, and the tool is used, the base wires automatically become visible, and display their nodes prominently.<br />
<br />
<!--T:150--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34114 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/d39d4f3c-b3c8-4a18-b8c4-6719d0f70f48 Video demonstration 1], [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/861af3cb-b053-415c-ba31-fae332e916f4 2] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1975 Pull request #1975].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]]<br />
| Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 pull request #2492].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Draftarray.png|384px]]<br />
| New parameter options: RadialDistance, TangentialDistance, NumberCircles, Symmetry, Center and Axis [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53--><br />
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<!--T:54--><br />
* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1cd7209ea8efc8cb30b3b18fd80cf95 commit 16c26cb3b1].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55--><br />
<br />
<!--T:56--><br />
{| cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]]<br />
| After half a year in development and testing the "femconcrete" branch was added to the FEM Workbench. This provides tools to estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear. In essence, it is a post processing routine for the CalculiX solver, which calculates the principal tensile stresses in the concrete from an elastic analysis and uses those to determine the minimum reinforcement in the three coordinate directions required to prevent failure.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33106 Forum discussion], [[Analysis_of_reinforced_concrete_with_FEM|Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM]] (tutorial) | [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2267 Pull request #2267].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]]<br />
| After a few months in development the "fcFEM" macro was published. It implements a finite element solver entirely in Python. Its author designed it to overcome the limitations of other external solvers, like CalculiX and z88. Some of the intended improvements include creating mixed mesh analyses, improved beam and shell elements, arc-length control for overcoming limit points in elastic-plastic analyses, implementation of zero-thickness interface elements for different applications, and others.<br />
<br />
<!--T:57--><br />
In due time this solver could be distributed together with the FEM Workbench, meaning that the FreeCAD project would have its own finite element solver for doing mechanical and structural analyses.<br />
<br />
<!--T:58--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Topology optimization has long been a feature desired for those working with FEM. In 2016 the BESO (Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) project was started, implementing an iterative method with the CalculiX solver that removes ineffective elements from a mesh in order to optimize the mass of the design. In the 0.19 development cycle, a simple graphical interface has been developed to facilitate generating the beso configuration files.<br />
<br />
<!--T:59--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]]<br />
| Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies.<br />
<br />
<!--T:60--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention) | [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61--><br />
<br />
<!--T:62--><br />
* Updated coding standards that strive for PEP8 compliance with Python; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
* The Elmer project has developed a library for handling batch type pre-processing for the ElmerSolver, using the FEM Workbench. This includes creating mesh objects for FreeCAD, manipulating the mesh sizes of solids, creating finite element meshes using Gmsh, running ElmerGrid and exporting the mesh for ElmerSolver, and selecting and naming bodies and boundaries for ElmerSolver; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38950 forum discussion], [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem elmerfem] repository (Elmer main repository), [https://github.com/ElmerCSC/elmerfem/tree/devel/ElmerWorkflows/FreeCADBatchFEMTools FreeCADBatchFEMTools] repository (library to interact with FEM Workbench, LGPL 2.1).<br />
* The integration of the OOFem solver, which started in 2018, is progressing, so it is now another option that can be used for structural analysis in FreeCAD. This solver is interesting in that it has interface elements, as well as arc-length control, in addition to many non-linear material models. The integration of OOFEM into FEM has been carried in various commits that together serve as documentation on how to integrate similar solvers; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31288 forum discussion], [https://github.com/berndhahnebach/FreeCAD_bhb/tree/femoofem femoofem] branch, [http://www.oofem.org/ OOFEM] main website, [https://github.com/oofem/oofem oofem] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench == <!--T:63--><br />
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<!--T:64--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<!--T:65--><br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
* The "App::Link" merge introduced two new commands, [[Part_TransformedCopy|Part TransformedCopy]] and [[Part_ElementCopy|Part ElementCopy]]. These commands create non-parametric copies of a body with a transformed placement, and of an element (vertex, edge, or face); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6da72b9859f6d21119831d44a8d132c8e2dfb544 commit 6da72b9859]. These operations essentially make the [[Macro_Repro_Wire|Macro Repro Wire]] obsolete.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66--><br />
<br />
<!--T:67--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]]<br />
| Features that have an "Attachment" property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the tree view. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 pull request #2272].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench == <!--T:68--><br />
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<!--T:69--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]]<br />
| Added coolant modes for coolant management.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further Path Improvements === <!--T:70--><br />
<br />
<!--T:71--><br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench == <!--T:72--><br />
<br />
<!--T:73--><br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
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<!--T:74--><br />
Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75--><br />
<br />
<!--T:76--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]]<br />
| In the Sketcher "Elements" panel there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77--><br />
<br />
<!--T:78--><br />
The introduction of "App::Link" also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
<br />
== Start Workbench == <!--T:79--><br />
<br />
<!--T:80--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]]<br />
| Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81--><br />
<br />
<!--T:82--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83--><br />
<br />
<!--T:84--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]]<br />
| Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
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Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
<br />
<!--T:86--><br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_WeldingSymbol|TechDraw WeldingSymbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
<br />
<!--T:87--><br />
[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
<br />
<!--T:88--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]]<br />
| New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
<br />
<!--T:89--><br />
Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]]<br />
| The drawing of dimensions was completely rewritten. Now any drawn dimension is fully compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards. There are four styles to choose from: ISO oriented (rotated value), ISO Referencing (horizontal value), ASME Inlined (horizontal value), ASME Referencing (value connected by a reference line).<br />
<br />
<!--T:90--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552].<br />
<br />
<!--T:151--><br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|384px]]<br />
| New [[TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent]] and [[TechDraw_Dimension_Vertical_Extent|TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40037 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2680 pull request 2680], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a7d9661b1d5c5795 commit a7d9661b1d].<br />
<br />
<!--T:152--><br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw_NewSection|TechDraw NewSection]].<br />
<br />
<!--T:153--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91--><br />
<br />
<!--T:92--><br />
* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that "App::Link" is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
<br />
== Material Handling == <!--T:93--><br />
<br />
<!--T:94--><br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== Macros == <!--T:95--><br />
<br />
<!--T:96--><br />
See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
<br />
<!--T:97--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]]<br />
| Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional modules == <!--T:98--><br />
<br />
<!--T:99--><br />
See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list of additional workbenches that can be installed in FreeCAD. If you want to see your workbench added, join the forum and present your code.<br />
<br />
=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100--><br />
<br />
<!--T:101--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
| Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
<br />
<!--T:102--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== A2plus === <!--T:103--><br />
<br />
<!--T:104--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]]<br />
| The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106--><br />
<br />
<!--T:107--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly3 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by Assembly2, but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's "App::Link" object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the "App::Link" object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
<br />
<!--T:108--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] (massive thread) | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
<br />
<!--T:109--><br />
Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110--><br />
<br />
<!--T:111--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| Assembly4 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's "App::Link" object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system. Because of this, Assembly4 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, first the pre-compiled FreeCAD from realthunder needs to be installed, and then Assembly4 can be installed.<br />
<br />
<!--T:112--><br />
Assembly4 is an experimental workbench that tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems.<br />
<br />
<!--T:113--><br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
<br />
<!--T:114--><br />
Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115--><br />
<br />
<!--T:116--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39031 forum discussion] (announcement of lights) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117--><br />
<br />
<!--T:118--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| BOLTS is an "open library of technical specifications"; it is meant to provide free, standardized parts defined parametrically that can be used in different CAD systems like OpenSCAD and FreeCAD. The BOLTS library was launched in 2013 but received little maintenance since 2016. Now, with a new maintainer and repository, the project has revived with the BOLTSFC workbench that provides an interface to insert the different parametric objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4549 Forum discussion] | [https://www.bolts-library.org/en/index.html Homepage] | [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTSFC BOLTSFC] repository, [https://github.com/boltsparts/BOLTS BOLTS] main repository (GPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119--><br />
<br />
<!--T:120--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]]<br />
| The CurvedShapes workbench has tools for designing 3D surfaces starting from a skeleton of multiple curves in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes. It was created particularly to simplify the modelling of the wings of aircrafts.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121--><br />
<br />
<!--T:122--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]]<br />
| Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Fasteners === <!--T:124--><br />
<br />
<!--T:125--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]]<br />
| The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Geomatics Workbench === <!--T:126--><br />
<br />
<!--T:127--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128--><br />
<br />
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{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| This workbench helps convert a mesh, for example, an imported STL file, into a native FreeCAD object. It will not do the conversion automatically, but it will help re-build, or re-model, the imported mesh. The general workflow is to select the mesh object, then create a "points" object from it; then these points can be used as references for creating FreeCAD objects such as lines, polygons, circles, arcs, and BSplines. These wires can then be turned into a [[Sketcher Workbench|Sketch]] object, which can be padded to create a 3D solid with the [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131--><br />
<br />
<!--T:132--><br />
{|cellpadding=5<br />
| [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
| The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
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At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
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| The NodeEditor workbench implements a system of nodes that can be used to dynamically control the properties of objects, similar to Blender's node system to edit materials. The NodeEditor is based on a slightly modified version of the PyFlow framework, which is under active development.<br />
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A node editor has been a requested feature for a very long time, at least since 2014 (see [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7442 this thread]). A fully working node editor has the potential of simplifying the drawing of complex shapes using generative algorithms that produce a shape based on the values of its inputs. This could be used to create various types of meshes and surfaces with applications in architecture and mechanical design.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36299 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/microelly2/NodeEditor NodeEditor] repository (MIT License), [https://github.com/microelly2/PyFlow PyFlow] customized fork (Apache 2.0 license), [https://github.com/wonderworks-software/PyFlow PyFlow] original project (Apache 2.0 license).<br />
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=== Trails (and PyTrails and Turns) === <!--T:139--><br />
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| The Trails workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models. Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread, very long), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRTd7056yy8&feature=youtu.be video example] | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Most of the functions used in the Trails workbench have been placed in a new Python library called PyTrails. The expectation is that Trails serves as a FreeCAD based graphical interface for PyTrails, while PyTrails remains a general purpose library that can be used outside FreeCAD in other projects.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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The Turns workbench is a small component that was created during development of the Trails workbench. It performs vehicle swept-path analysis (turning analysis) for highway intersections and other entrances.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=333290#p333290 Forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.turns freecad.turns] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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[[Category:Documentation]]<br />
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</translate></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=LGTM&diff=523884LGTM2019-10-19T17:05:52Z<p>Joel graff: Created page with "= Overview = [LGTM](https://www.lgtm.com) is a code analysis tool that can be integrated into multiple online software version control systems and supports several different..."</p>
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<div>= Overview =<br />
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[LGTM](https://www.lgtm.com) is a code analysis tool that can be integrated into multiple online software version control systems and supports several different languages. It's an excellent code-quality checker, identifying code problems that often get missed by other code checkers and linters.<br />
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LGTM is well-suited as a code-analysis tool for developing FreeCAD Python workbenches and other small-to-mid-sized projects. This page provides an overview of how to get started using LGTM with a FreeCAD Python Workbench.<br />
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= Getting Started =<br />
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Getting started with LGTM depends on the online version control platform you're using. The LGTM documentation for [automated code review](https://lgtm.com/help/lgtm/about-automated-code-review) provides a good overview of how to get LGTM integrated into your project for several platforms.<br />
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In addition it's possible to do a wide range of in-depth analyses of code on LGTM, which is beyond the scope of this tutorial. You can read more about that in the LGTM documentation on [configuring code analysis](https://lgtm.com/help/lgtm/configuring-lgtm-analysis-project).<br />
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= Getting Results =<br />
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Once you've set up LGTM and provided access to your code repositories, analyses are typically done daily on the repository. So, pushed changes will not yeild results immediately. It is possible to have LGTM analyze pull requests when they are submitted, as described in the LGTM documentation.<br />
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Reviewing the results simply requires logging in to your LGTM dashboard and selecting the desired project. From there, code analyses will provide a list of issues (like bugs, bad coding practices, useless / irrelevant / unused code, etc.) for your perusal. In addition LGTM provides overall code 'ratings' (A, B, C, D) depending on the number of issue you have compared to the overall size of your project.<br />
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Probably, the most useful, immediate way to manage the results of your code analysis is simply filtering out files in your project that you don't want analyzed. That is, suppose you're developing new code that is incomplete, keeping around legacy code that is otherwise unused, or have a good deal of testing code that doesn't need analysis. LGTM provides [file classification](https://lgtm.com/help/lgtm/file-classification), an easy way to filter those files so they don't pollute your analysis results.<br />
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To enable file classification, first create a file named `.lgtm.yml ` in your projects top-most directory. Then, in that file, add some classifications.<br />
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Below is an example from the FreeCAD Trails Python workbench:<br />
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path_classifiers:<br />
template:<br />
- freecad/trails/resources<br />
- freecad/trails/project/commands/command_template.py<br />
- freecad/trails/init_gui.py<br />
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test:<br />
- freecad/trails/project/commands/spiral_test.py<br />
- freecad/trails/TestFPO.py<br />
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legacy:<br />
- freecad/trails/corridor/loft<br />
- freecad/trails/alignment/VerticalAlignment.py<br />
- freecad/trails/alignment/VerticalCurve.py<br />
- freecad/trails/alignment/GenerateVerticalAlignment.py<br />
- freecad/trails/alignment/ImportVerticalCurve.py<br />
- freecad/trails/corridor/template/TemplateLibrary.py<br />
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Note that indent levels are important in LGTM. Incorrect indenting will result in failed file classification.<br />
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Also, some classifications (like 'template' and 'test') are used by LGTM for queries and other analysis components. You may also define your own custom tags, which will filter code and provide additional queryable results.</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=508720Release notes 0.192019-09-11T11:27:51Z<p>Joel graff: /* General */ Separated USer interface from general as it's too specific and needs it's own section</p>
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<div>{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
<div style="text-align:center; background:#e0e0ee; margin:1em 7em; padding:0.5em 2em; border:2px solid #bb7736;"><br />
Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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See [[Help FreeCAD]] for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.</div><br />
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'''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''DD Month 2020''', get it from the [[Download|Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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Older FreeCAD release notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
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[[File:FreeCAD_release_0.19_main.jpg|800px]]<br />
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''Simpson and Shipton short stroke steam engine circa 1845, using horizontal rotating piston, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=39024 Users Showcase].''<br />
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== Highlights == <br />
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[[File:FreeCAD_highlight_1_0.19.jpg|384px]]<br />
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''Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase].''<br />
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[[File:FreeCAD_highlight_2_0.19.png|384px]]<br />
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''Add a high quality image here that highlights a development in FreeCAD 0.19, with its author, and link to the image's origin.''<br />
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''Add a high quality image here that highlights a development in FreeCAD 0.19, with its author, and link to the image's origin.''<br />
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''Add a high quality image here that highlights a development in FreeCAD 0.19, with its author, and link to the image's origin.''<br />
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== General ==<br />
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With more than 2000 commits in the master branch since the 0.18 release, this is one of the most extensive releases ever, with several new components like the new "App::Link" object, as well as many new tools in the [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]] that make FreeCAD even more powerful for 3D solid modelling and assembly. Beside that, the FreeCAD ecosystem has continued to grow with more specialized [[external workbenches|external workbenches]].<br />
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=== Python 3 and Qt5 ===<br />
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The effort to migrate from Python 2 and Qt4 to Python 3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3/Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python 2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that the developers of certain addons have not yet ported to their tools to Python3/Qt5. This may be due to several reasons including lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD forum].<br />
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Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5:<br />
* Set {{incode|Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts}} for Qt 5.9 and above; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2a1dd8415 commit 2a1dd8415], and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a commit 57b3ca6f77].<br />
* Disabled {{KEY|ESC}} button support in {{incode|View3DInventor::keyEvent()}} for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 commit 960d612547].<br />
* Fixed bug in {{incode|MainWindow::setActiveWindow}} to avoid a crash when returning from full screen; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c4e34ed9b commit c4e34ed9b].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=4088 issue #4088] about the visibility of the origin of a Part changing when undocking the 3D view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=326093#p326093 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1e19ef5be commit 1e19ef5be].<br />
* Fixed [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003130 issue #3130] about Qt5 bugs when using a high resolution external monitor; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34916 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2f2d5053599785fdc8db481682746066911033b4 commit 2f2d505359].<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request #1937].<br />
* New Libpack for Windows with Qt 5.12, OCC 7.3 and Python 3.6; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 forum discussion].<br />
* Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021].<br />
* Fixed broken support for "INCH" units when exporting to STEP/IGES formats; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b2617358 commit 1b26173580].<br />
* Improved import/export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems, when using compressed STEP, or STPZ; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37469 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2323 pull request #2323], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd commit 7de89cf62e].<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import/export dialog; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 forum discussion], [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 commit e239994],<br />
* Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466].<br />
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=== Documentation ===<br />
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* The [[CompileOnUnix|Compile on Unix]] page was reviewed to better explain the requisites to compile on different Linux distributions. As many developers use Debian based systems, this section received the most attention. Users of other Linux distributions are encouraged to maintain the documentation for their particular distribution.<br />
* The [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] page also received a clean-up to better explain how to produce the programming (API) documentation from C++ and Python sources.<br />
* The [[Doxygen|Doxygen]] page was reviewed and extended to give more details about the syntax that is used in C++ files to produce the programming documentation.<br />
* The [[Source code management|Source code management]] page was also reworked with better descriptions and examples of using {{incode|git}} to manage branches and contribute code.<br />
* The [[External workbenches|External workbenches]] page was re-organized, so that all feature-rich, publicly available workbenches are listed. If you'd like to add a workbench to this page, showcase it in the forum, and provide supporting information like user manual, wiki pages, and a link to its repository. Then push for it to be included in the [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]].<br />
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=== Known Limitations ===<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939].<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior when spinning and zooming in the view; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 forum discussion].<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained in Linux and MacOS. Problem: the developer, DeepSOIC, doesn't have a MacOS machine with its special trackpad, and hasn't tested it on Linux either; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 forum discussion].<br />
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== User Interface ==<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:Navi_Cube_0.19.png]] || The navigation cube got a few retouches; now it uses transparency to be easier on the eyes, and the arrows are bigger to improve clicking on them.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request #2076].<br />
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|[[File:COIL_Icons.png|384px]] || New COIL icon theme developed by user {{emphasis|1D_Inc}}. This is a minimalistic icon set inspired on Blender's 2.8 outline-style icons (a coil of threads or strands alludes to the appearance of the icons). The intention is to have professional-looking icons that can be used with different color themes, including light, dark, and monochrome.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=287840#p287840 Forum discussion 1] (old thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 discussion 2] (main thread), [https://github.com/formjune/1D_SVG_Tools 1D_SVG_Tools repository].<br />
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|[[File:IconThemes.png|384px]] || New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion].<br />
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|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Forum dscussion], [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss BlenderLike-dark.qss].<br />
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|[[File:Darker.png|384px]] || Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
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=== App::Link and assembly ===<br />
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[[File:AppLink.png|600px]]<br />
{{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}}<br />
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After 2.5 years in development, the "Link" object, or more formally {{incode|App::Link}}, was introduced in FreeCAD. This is a special type of {{incode|App::DocumentObject}} with certain properties that will hopefully allow for doing assemblies easier.<br />
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A "Link" allows objects to use another object's data, such as geometry or even their 3D visual representation, in the same or different files. It can be thought of as a thin, absolute clone, or as the same object living into two different "instances". Some functionality offered by a "Link" is already present in some workbenches like [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[BIM Workbench|BIM]] ([[Draft Clone|clones]], [[Arch_Reference|external references]]), but the "Link" implementation is at the core level, and thus can be used by all workbenches in different ways.<br />
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The "Link" component was thought and developed almost single-handedly by user {{emphasis|realthunder}}. The motivations and design implementations behind this project are described in his GitHub page, [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Link Link]. In order to accomplish this feature, several core changes to FreeCAD were made; these are also extensively documented in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
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The history of "Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads:<br />
*[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018)<br />
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Finally, the pull request and merge happened:<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=38621 App::Link: the big merge], old thread (July 2019), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350] (the BIG merge), [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/tree/LinkMerge LinkMerge branch].<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019)<br />
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019)<br />
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The "Link" object prepares FreeCAD for the phase that was scheduled to happen after the redesign of [[Release_notes_0.17|PartDesign in FreeCAD 0.17]], which is working with assemblies. <br />
<br />
"Assembly3" is an assembly workbench written in Python by realthunder, that makes use of the "Link" functionality. The workbench served as a testbed for the "Link" component during its development. While Assembly3 is still not officially part of FreeCAD, with the inclusion of "Link", it is a matter of time for Assembly3 to be provided as an installable add-on, just like [[A2plus Workbench]] is provided currently.<br />
<br />
=== Other additions in the App::Link merge ===<br />
<br />
Beside the introduction of "App::Link", the "LinkMerge" branch also introduced some changes visible to the user with regards to object properties, [[Expressions|expressions]], visual selection, and the tree view. These are described in the [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes] page.<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Custom-property.gif|384px]] || Dynamic properties can be added to any object.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=328913#p328913 Forum discussion] | [http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/3/3d/Custom-property.gif Animated gif]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:selection.png|384px]] || Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Addon Manager ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]]|| The [[Addon Manager|Addon Manager]] was upgraded; it is now able to display more complete information on all [[external workbenches|external workbenches]] and [[macro recipes|macros]], and show an icon for each of them. It also allows checking for updates on start, and using custom repositories.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg|384px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/2177f4437 commit 2177f4437], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c05bc0990 commit c05bc0990].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png|384px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2111 pull request #2111], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff1fb11af commit ff1fb11af], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2360 pull request #2360].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png|384px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png|384px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2151 pull request #2151], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2173 pull request #2173], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2263 pull request #2263], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2270 pull request #2270].<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]] || Improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool.<br />
<br />
Automated reinforcement graphical user interface: the intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]].<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/amrit3701/FreeCAD-Reinforcement FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (master code), [https://github.com/SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement SurajDadral/FreeCAD-Reinforcement] (development fork).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]] || New [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] and [[Draft Edit Improved|Draft Edit Improved]] modes to edit shapes by directly manipulating nodes.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/f/f7/V0ODfsN9nY.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/272a8dfcc9f91097f6abcd228a3cc18fbecc37db commit 272a8dfcc9], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de2248bb commit 7de2248bb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2108 pull request #2108], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2430 pull request #2430].<br />
<br />
Tool in its separate module: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a4e2df115d744a305f6c77a0468ea026b0f231c1 commit a4e2df115d], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/c351b9094a112218f9787c2d4c61edeb82c419f0 commit c351b9094].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif|384px]] || New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves similar to Inkscape.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Forum discussion] | [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/images/9/97/Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif Animated gif] |<br />
[https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2072 Pull request #2072].<br />
<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png|384px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool, to create circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes. Originally developed in the [[BIM Workbench]] and then migrated to Draft.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36332 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4f19a65559486f9bf6d462a9f8608d3883d71106 commit 4f19a65559], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0b905fade00d5e96de70418d08459ec15369dd61 commit 0b905fade0], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2286 pull request #2286].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]] || New [[Draft Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used [[Draft VisGroup|Draft VisGroup]], providing a true layer system as it exists in other CAD systems. Draft Layer supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=36669 Forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852 forum discussion] (announcement), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 commit 5ee99ca4ee], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/36bc48c9bf240606870044e76cd3a62fe3317795 commit 36bc48c9bf].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]] || Substantial reworking of Draft SVG routines to improve inclusion of 2D projections in [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] pages. This benefits tools like [[Draft Shape2DView|Draft Shape2DView]] and [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]], when used with [[TechDraw NewDraft|TechDraw NewDraft]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]].<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Fillet_example.png|384px]] || New [[Draft Fillet|Draft Fillet]] tool that creates a fillet (rounded corner) or a chamfer (straight line) between two simple [[Draft Line|Draft Lines]].<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38715 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2441 pull request #2441], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2492 pull request #2492].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
<br />
* The [[Draft Wire|Draft Wire]] tool now is called "Polyline" in the menu, instead of "DWire"; all options and functionality remain the same, so this doesn't break compatibility; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 commit 39e748229e].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to split tools into their own module files to ease maintenance of the codebase for the future; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/16c26cb3b1cd7209ea8efc8cb30b3b18fd80cf95 commit 16c26cb3b1].<br />
* Undergoing efforts to document the Python source code (adding complete docstrings), in order to produce better programming documentation that can be used by both users and developers. See [[Source documentation|Source documentation]] for instructions on generating the documentation with [[Doxygen|Doxygen]].<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench ==<br />
* Updated coding standards; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=12833 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ad03ee9bdfeeb23d5c79cf462ba4a5b5566c5bc1 commit ad03ee9bdf], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/27cb54009b57c1938f7ff97026c8b35c1688233f commit 27cb54009b].<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Part_PointsFromMesh_example.png|384px]] || New command [[Part_PointsFromMesh|Part PointsFromMesh]] to create an object made of points from an imported mesh. Then the points can be used as reference objects to do further operations, such as define a plane, and draw a sketch. This can be used to reverse engineer or remodel meshes by creating solid objects.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670&p=328959#p328959 Forum discussion] (and video), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2450 pull request #2450].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* New Face method: {{incode|Part.Face.cutHoles(list_of_wires)}} to cut holes into a face. The face usually needs to be validated after operation.<br />
<br />
== PartDesign workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]] || Features that have an "Attachment" property now show when the attachment mode is "deactivated" by displaying a small overlay to the left of the icon in the tree view. Features that are attached to a plane or other reference don't display this overlay.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37074&p=315344#p315344 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2272 pull request #2272].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Path Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]] || Added coolant modes for coolant management.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2463 pull request #2463].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
<br />
* Fixed issue [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=0003993 #3993], Python 3 memory leak; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3c205946e commit 3c205946e].<br />
* Ability to use an arbitrary number of an object as the base model for a Path.Job, each one being positionable individually; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2056 pull request #2056].<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Added support for Blender's standalone "Cycles" renderer; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 commit 759067912f]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render FreeCAD-render] repository. The Cycles standalone renderer usually needs to be compiled from source, as the binary is normally not provided by itself in a complete Blender distribution.<br />
<br />
Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed.<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]] || In the Sketcher "Elements" panel there is now a "Mode" filter to select "normal", "construction", "external", or "all" geometry. This is useful to perform an action with only one type of geometry. For example, one use case is selecting only the "construction" edges, and deleting them after being used.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench ==<br />
<br />
The introduction of "App::Link" also brought some improvements to the [[Expressions|Expressions]] capabilities of FreeCAD, which are visible in the [[Property editor|Property editor]], and the [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]]. These are described in [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki/Core-Changes Core-Changes].<br />
* A new expression syntax is introduced to unambiguously reference a property of the owner object, by omitting the object reference and starting with a leading dot ({{incode|.}}), similar to Python relative import syntax. So instead of {{incode|Cylinder.Height}}, now you can use {{incode|.Height}}.<br />
* You can refer to an object by its {{incode|Name}} or by its {{incode|Label}}. In the case of a {{incode|Label}}, it must be enclosed in {{incode|<<}} and {{incode|>>}} symbols, such as {{incode|<<Label>>}}. For example, {{incode|<<Metal_cylinder>>.Height}}.<br />
* Improved spreadsheet recomputation logic, and cell copy and paste functions.<br />
<br />
== Start Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]] || Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]] || Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]] || New [[TechDraw Balloon|TechDraw Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]] || New [[TechDraw LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw RichTextBlock|TechDraw RichTextBlock]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7f07195f938eb76294c1de72339da5ff50093e8f commit 7f07195f93], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6c699887c02268c697a580aceaf0687d4dc53df0 commit 6c699887c0]; testing and bug fixing [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ab986d9a00 commit ab986d9a00], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/15f440525e commit 15f440525e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/8ef3f13fbb commit 8ef3f13fbb], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/bf38ae958f commit bf38ae958f], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74737f71fd commit 74737f71fd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/be257182ba commit be257182ba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/de3715908e commit de3715908e], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916fe7ced3 commit 916fe7ced3].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]] || New [[TechDraw CosmeticVertex|TechDraw CosmeticVertex]], [[TechDraw_Midpoints|TechDraw Midpoints]], and [[TechDraw_Quadrant|TechDraw Quadrant]] tools, which allow the user to place fake or "cosmetic" vertices that can be used to create dimensions. The midpoint and quadrant vertices can be used to add more points to straight and curved edges (circular arcs), respectively; the "CosmeticVertex" tool can add a point anywhere on the drawing view without requiring being based on existing geometry.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/59e47de5064e3112e65c51a0d32b1ad4584b6a80 commit 59e47de506], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94b167f3a200f0a84365dccafcfeb3542f7a6795 commit 94b167f3a2].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png|384px]] || New [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|TechDraw FaceCenterLine]], [[TechDraw 2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], and [[TechDraw 2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]] tools, to add a line in the center of a face, or between two existing edges, or between two existing points, respectively.<br />
<br />
Also, [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|TechDraw DecorateLine]] to change the appearance of single edges, and [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]] to remove any of the cosmetic features from the view.<br />
<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Forum discussion] (v1, alpha), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=37749 forum discussion] (v2), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/656e1654ff0825173a7d03f9b1b9ca8866d59adb commit 656e1654ff], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/93431edfba377c58dc1e49d68c39574057111523 commit 93431edfba], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f25826bba3124f46e267d9a4cf078dda7e6c031d commit f25826bba3], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/11d8aaed616b81eda8658f2d63bd97db5b4a87c7 commit 11d8aaed61], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/941968b37cd45505a5668a1df17ba9b8d6f9a66b commit 941968b37c].<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]] || New [[TechDraw_WeldingSymbol|TechDraw WeldingSymbol]] tool to provide welding symbols. One of the most requested features from the older Drawing Workbench is finally in TechDraw.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38560 Forum discussion] (testing), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 forum discussion] (main thread); [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2446 pull request #2446].<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:TechDraw_ActiveView_example.png|384px]] || New [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] tool. It produces a static image from the active 3D view, and puts it in a new TechDraw view. The result is a snapshot that doesn't update with changes to the model, and which is very fast to produce because it doesn't perform hidden line removal calculations. It is intended for rapid visualization of models, or to display flat projections of models without needing to add dimensions, a workflow that may be interesting for architectural visualization. Together with [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] and [[TechDraw NewArch|TechDraw NewArch]], [[TechDraw ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_GOST_Landscape_A4_NotInGOST.svg|384px]] || New page templates, Russian State Standard of Technical Documentation (Unified system for design documentation), GOST 2.104-2006, GOST Ð 21.1101-2013.<br />
[https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:TechDraw_A4_Landscape_CN.svg|384px]] || New page templates, the People's Republic of China Templates A series; please use with font family "HYSWLongFangSong".<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322].<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]] || New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2).<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository.<br />
<br />
Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
<br />
* There has been discussions about changing the standard behavior of TechDraw. Instead of keeping the drawing pages updated automatically, they would be updated only on demand; this would mitigate the effects of TechDraw slowing down the rest of FreeCAD when modelling. Moreover, now that "App::Link" is included in FreeCAD, TechDraw pages may be stored in a separate file, and loaded on demand; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=35086 forum discussion] (main discussion), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38822 forum discussion] (alternatives).<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request #2219].<br />
* Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228].<br />
* Added options for page size, line width and background when saving to SVG; this improves Draft/Arch and TechDraw integration; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 pull request #2455].<br />
* New panning of the page using the middle mouse button; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29679#p327695 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 pull request #2458].<br />
* Finer control of drawing updates; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468 pull request #2468], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5bed53f858 commit 5bed53f858], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b2d8eeeb65 commit b2d8eeeb65].<br />
* Also new [[TechDraw_Redraw|TechDraw Redraw]] tool to force a drawing page update while ignoring the state of the options "Update with 3d", "Allow page override", or "KeepUpdated". This tool disappeared in 0.18, but was re-implemented for 0.19; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38956 forum discussion].<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
{{Emphasis|None}}<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
<br />
See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros.<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]] || Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer (GPL 3)<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Forum discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast] | [https://gitlab.com/Oriond/FreeCAD-Steel_Frame FreeCAD-Steel_Frame] repository.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional modules ==<br />
<br />
See [[External workbenches|external workbenches]] for the full list.<br />
<br />
=== 3D Printing Tools ===<br />
<br />
{|<br />
| (Add image here: [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.png|384px]]) || Previously it was called "MeshTools". It has utilities for working with imported STL meshes which could be used for 3D printing, like scaling the mesh up and down, scale it to fit a 3D printer, make objects transparent, hide and show objects, change colors and line widths of groups of objects, and others.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36564 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/mark1791/3D_Printing_Tools 3D Printing Tools] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== A2plus ===<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:A2plus.jpg|384px]] || The successor to the Assembly2 workbench, [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] is the most mature assembly workbench, and has received important updates in this development cycle, like an improved point on plane constraint, and point on line constraint, using the center of a sphere as the point; this improves the constraining of spheres.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
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Please note: A2plus is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in A2plus.<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly3 ===<br />
<br />
Assembly3 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|realthunder}}, that is inspired by Assembly2, but is not compatible with it. Assembly3 makes use of realthunder's "App::Link" object and various significant changes to the internal code of FreeCAD. Because of this reason, Assembly3 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, realthunder provides a pre-compiled version of FreeCAD that includes Assembly3. This workbench serves as a testing environment for the "App::Link" object, and other changes that realthunder plans to submit to the main FreeCAD source code.<br />
<br />
Please note: Assembly3 is not compatible with Assembly2 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly3.<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3 FreeCAD_assembly3] repository (GPL 3).<br />
<br />
=== Assembly 4 ===<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]] || Assembly4 is an assembly workbench created by developer {{Emphasis|Zolko}}, that uses realthunder's "App::Link" object and many other changes to the base FreeCAD system. Because of this, Assembly4 cannot be installed simply from the Addon Manager. Instead, first the pre-compiled FreeCAD from realthunder needs to be installed, and then Assembly4 can be installed.<br />
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Assembly4 is an experimental workbench that tries to perform assembly without using a constraint solver, but rather with the concept of arranging local coordinate systems.<br />
<br />
Please note: Assembly4 is not compatible with Assembly3 or other assembly workbenches. If you have previous assemblies, they will need to be re-created entirely in Assembly4.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=32843 Forum discussion] (original idea), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=34806 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/Zolko-123/FreeCAD_Assembly4 FreeCAD_Assembly4] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== ArchTextures ===<br />
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{|<br />
| [[File:ArchTextures_0.19.png|384px]] || The ArchTextures Workbench was developed to provide basic texture support to [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] elements like walls and roofs, in order to quickly visualize a building. It is not intended to produce photo-realistic renderings, just simple texturing of materials like wood, brick, and concrete.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38222 Forum discussion] (help requests), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=38223 forum discussion] (development), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31598 forum discussion] (only announcements) | [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-ArchTextures FreeCAD-ArchTextures] repository (MIT).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Curved Shapes Workbench ===<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]] || A new workbench for designing curved 3D surfaces.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) ===<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:FlamingoBlob.png|384px]] || Dodo is the successor to the [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]], a workbench specialized in creating piping and frames. While Flamingo was developed for Python 2 and Qt4, Dodo is meant to work with Python 3 and Qt5. It provides the same features as Flamingo, but has improved tools and interfaces.<br />
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[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 Forum discussion] (main thread), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=304165#p304165 forum discussion] (Dodo announcement), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=38464 tutorial] | [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo flamingo] repository (LGPL 3), [https://github.com/oddtopus/dodo/ dodo] repository (LGPL 3).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Fasteners ===<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:Fastener_workbench.png|384px]] || The [[Fasteners Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] to generate standard ISO screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners, was updated to work with Python 3 and Qt5.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB FreeCAD_FasternersWB] repository (GPL 2), [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ additional details].<br />
|}<br />
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=== Geomatics Workbench ===<br />
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{|<br />
| (Add image here: [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]) || A workbench that provides functionality specific to Geomatics and Survey engineering, such as importing geodata information, and creating surfaces from clouds of points. There are some issues with rendering objects that use large coordinates (kilometers) and importing large DXF files. If you want to help solving these issues, please contact the developers.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34371 Forum discussion] | [https://github.com/HakanSeven12/FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench FreeCAD-Geomatics-Workbench] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Mesh Remodel Workbench ===<br />
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{|<br />
| (Add image here: [[File:Mesh_Remodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]) || [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (announcement) | [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== MOOC Workbench ===<br />
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{|<br />
| (Add image here: [[File:MOOC_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]) || The MOOC workbench is an educational tool that offers interactive tutorials and exercise evaluations to learn to use FreeCAD. It was developed as part of a series of courses on Digital Manufacturing.<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion] | [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Trails ===<br />
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{|<br />
| (Add image here: [[File:Trails_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]]) || The Trails workbench was formerly known as the "Transportation Engineering" workbench. It consists of a toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models.<br />
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Read more in the wiki page [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]].<br />
<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6973 Forum discussion] (original thread that started the project), [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22277 forum discussion] (main thread) | [https://github.com/joelgraff/freecad.trails freecad.trails] repository (LGPL 2.1).<br />
|}<br />
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=== Other ===<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=506064Release notes 0.192019-09-03T03:32:25Z<p>Joel graff: /* Other */</p>
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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== General ==<br />
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=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
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The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
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=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
* Fix missing app ID and icon on Wayland ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466])<br />
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=== Known Limitations ===<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
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=== User Interface ===<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:COIL_Icons.png | 192px]] || COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
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|[[File:IconThemes.png | 192px]] || New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
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|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG | 192px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
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|[[File:Darker.png | 192px]] || Dark and Darker-Then_dark themes by Ppablogil [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Discussion]<br />
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|[[File:Custom-property.gif | 192px]] || Adding dynamic properties by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=120 Discussion]<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly ===<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:AppLink.png | 192px]] || App::Link object allows lightweight linking of FreeCAD objects in a document and from external documents by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
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|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
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== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
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|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
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|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
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=== Other Changes ===<br />
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* Renamed DWire to PolyLine ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
* Substantial reqorking to improve FreeCAD 2D drafting and better support for TechDraw by yorik ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Discussion])<br />
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== FEM Workbench ==<br />
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== Part Workbench ==<br />
* New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face. (The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
* New command: Create face points object from mesh ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468])<br />
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== PartDesign workbench == <br />
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== Path Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:CoolantModes.png | 192px]] || Added Coolant Modes for Coolant Management ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Discussion])<br />
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|}<br />
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=== Other Changes ===<br />
* Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
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Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
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== Start Workbench<br />
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Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <br />
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== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Add options for page size, line width and background on SVG ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 github])<br />
* Panning support using middle mouse button ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 github])<br />
* Improved Drawing update control ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468])<br />
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== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional Modules ==<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:Documentation]]<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=506063Release notes 0.192019-09-03T03:25:50Z<p>Joel graff: /* Part Workbench */</p>
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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== General ==<br />
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=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
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The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
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=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
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=== Known Limitations ===<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
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=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:COIL_Icons.png | 192px]] || COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:IconThemes.png | 192px]] || New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG | 192px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Darker.png | 192px]] || Dark and Darker-Then_dark themes by Ppablogil [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Custom-property.gif | 192px]] || Adding dynamic properties by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=120 Discussion]<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly ===<br />
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<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:AppLink.png | 192px]] || App::Link object allows lightweight linking of FreeCAD objects in a document and from external documents by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
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|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
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|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
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|}<br />
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=== Other Changes ===<br />
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* Renamed DWire to PolyLine ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
* Substantial reqorking to improve FreeCAD 2D drafting and better support for TechDraw by yorik ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Discussion])<br />
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== FEM Workbench ==<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
* New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face. (The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
* New command: Create face points object from mesh ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468])<br />
<br />
== PartDesign workbench == <br />
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== Path Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:CoolantModes.png | 192px]] || Added Coolant Modes for Coolant Management ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Other Changes ===<br />
* Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
<br />
== Start Workbench<br />
<br />
Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Add options for page size, line width and background on SVG ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 github])<br />
* Panning support using middle mouse button ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 github])<br />
* Improved Drawing update control ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional Modules ==<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
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|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
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|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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== General ==<br />
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=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
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The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
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=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
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=== Known Limitations ===<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
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=== User Interface ===<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:COIL_Icons.png | 192px]] || COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
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|[[File:IconThemes.png | 192px]] || New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
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|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG | 192px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
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|[[File:Darker.png | 192px]] || Dark and Darker-Then_dark themes by Ppablogil [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Discussion]<br />
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|[[File:Custom-property.gif | 192px]] || Adding dynamic properties by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=120 Discussion]<br />
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=== Assembly ===<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:AppLink.png | 192px]] || App::Link object allows lightweight linking of FreeCAD objects in a document and from external documents by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 Discussion]<br />
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== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
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|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
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== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
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== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
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|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
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=== Other Changes ===<br />
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* Renamed DWire to PolyLine ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
* Substantial reqorking to improve FreeCAD 2D drafting and better support for TechDraw by yorik ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Discussion])<br />
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== FEM Workbench ==<br />
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== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
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== PartDesign workbench == <br />
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== Path Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:CoolantModes.png | 192px]] || Added Coolant Modes for Coolant Management ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Discussion])<br />
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=== Other Changes ===<br />
* Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
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Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
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== Start Workbench<br />
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Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <br />
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== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
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==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Add options for page size, line width and background on SVG ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2455 github])<br />
* Panning support using middle mouse button ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2458 github])<br />
* Improved Drawing update control ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2468])<br />
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== Material Handling ==<br />
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== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
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|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
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|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
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|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
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|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
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|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=506061Release notes 0.192019-09-03T03:17:33Z<p>Joel graff: /* Draft Workbench */</p>
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FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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'''Older FreeCAD release''' notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
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== General ==<br />
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=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
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=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
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=== Known Limitations ===<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
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=== User Interface ===<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:COIL_Icons.png | 192px]] || COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
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|[[File:IconThemes.png | 192px]] || New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
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|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG | 192px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
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|[[File:Darker.png | 192px]] || Dark and Darker-Then_dark themes by Ppablogil [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Discussion]<br />
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|[[File:Custom-property.gif | 192px]] || Adding dynamic properties by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=120 Discussion]<br />
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=== Assembly ===<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:AppLink.png | 192px]] || App::Link object allows lightweight linking of FreeCAD objects in a document and from external documents by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 Discussion]<br />
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|}<br />
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== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
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|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
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== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
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|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
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|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
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|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
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=== Other Changes ===<br />
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* Renamed DWire to PolyLine ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
* Substantial reqorking to improve FreeCAD 2D drafting and better support for TechDraw by yorik ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Discussion])<br />
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== FEM Workbench ==<br />
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== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
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== PartDesign workbench == <br />
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== Path Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:CoolantModes.png | 192px]] || Added Coolant Modes for Coolant Management ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Discussion])<br />
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=== Other Changes ===<br />
* Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
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Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
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== Start Workbench<br />
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Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <br />
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== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
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== Material Handling ==<br />
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== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional Modules ==<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
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|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=506060Release notes 0.192019-09-03T03:10:31Z<p>Joel graff: /* Path Workbench */</p>
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<div>{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
<div style="text-align:center; background:#e0e0ee; margin:1em 7em; padding:0.5em 2em; border:2px solid #bb7736;"><br />
Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
<br />
See [[Help FreeCAD]] for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.</div><br />
<br />
<!--p><br />
FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
</p--><br />
<br />
'''Older FreeCAD release''' notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
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== General ==<br />
<br />
=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
<br />
=== Development ===<br />
<br />
* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
<br />
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=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:COIL_Icons.png | 192px]] || COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:IconThemes.png | 192px]] || New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG | 192px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Darker.png | 192px]] || Dark and Darker-Then_dark themes by Ppablogil [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Custom-property.gif | 192px]] || Adding dynamic properties by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=120 Discussion]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
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=== Assembly ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:AppLink.png | 192px]] || App::Link object allows lightweight linking of FreeCAD objects in a document and from external documents by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Other Changes ===<br />
<br />
* Renamed DWire to PolyLine ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench ==<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
<br />
== PartDesign workbench == <br />
<br />
== Path Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:CoolantModes.png | 192px]] || Added Coolant Modes for Coolant Management ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38852&start=10#p329868 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Other Changes ===<br />
* Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
<br />
== Start Workbench<br />
<br />
Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional Modules ==<br />
<br />
{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
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[[Category:News]]<br />
[[Category:Documentation]]<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=506059Release notes 0.192019-09-03T03:07:56Z<p>Joel graff: /* Draft Workbench */</p>
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<div>{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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See [[Help FreeCAD]] for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.</div><br />
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== General ==<br />
<br />
=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
<br />
* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
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<br />
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=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:COIL_Icons.png | 192px]] || COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:IconThemes.png | 192px]] || New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG | 192px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Darker.png | 192px]] || Dark and Darker-Then_dark themes by Ppablogil [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Custom-property.gif | 192px]] || Adding dynamic properties by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=120 Discussion]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
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=== Assembly ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:AppLink.png | 192px]] || App::Link object allows lightweight linking of FreeCAD objects in a document and from external documents by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Other Changes ===<br />
<br />
* Renamed DWire to PolyLine ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench ==<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
<br />
== PartDesign workbench == <br />
<br />
== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
<br />
== Start Workbench<br />
<br />
Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional Modules ==<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=File:CoolantModes.png&diff=506058File:CoolantModes.png2019-09-03T03:03:41Z<p>Joel graff: Coolant modes for the Path workbench</p>
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<div>Coolant modes for the Path workbench</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=506057Release notes 0.192019-09-03T03:02:41Z<p>Joel graff: /* General */</p>
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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== General ==<br />
<br />
=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
<br />
* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
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=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:COIL_Icons.png | 192px]] || COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:IconThemes.png | 192px]] || New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG | 192px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Darker.png | 192px]] || Dark and Darker-Then_dark themes by Ppablogil [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Custom-property.gif | 192px]] || Adding dynamic properties by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=120 Discussion]<br />
|}<br />
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=== Assembly ===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:AppLink.png | 192px]] || App::Link object allows lightweight linking of FreeCAD objects in a document and from external documents by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench ==<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
<br />
== PartDesign workbench == <br />
<br />
== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
<br />
== Start Workbench<br />
<br />
Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional Modules ==<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=File:AppLink.png&diff=506056File:AppLink.png2019-09-03T02:56:45Z<p>Joel graff: App::Link object screenshot</p>
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<div>App::Link object screenshot</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=506055Release notes 0.192019-09-03T02:42:52Z<p>Joel graff: /* User Interface */</p>
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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== General ==<br />
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=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
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=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
<br />
=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:COIL_Icons.png | 192px]] || COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:IconThemes.png | 192px]] || New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG | 192px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Darker.png | 192px]] || Dark and Darker-Then_dark themes by Ppablogil [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38851 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Custom-property.gif | 192px]] || Adding dynamic properties by RealThunder [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=120 Discussion]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
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== FEM Workbench ==<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
<br />
== PartDesign workbench == <br />
<br />
== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
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== Start Workbench<br />
<br />
Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional Modules ==<br />
<br />
{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=506054Release notes 0.192019-09-03T02:36:01Z<p>Joel graff: /* User Interface */</p>
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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See [[Help FreeCAD]] for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.</div><br />
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<!--p><br />
FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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'''Older FreeCAD release''' notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
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== General ==<br />
<br />
=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
<br />
=== Development ===<br />
<br />
* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
<br />
=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:COIL_Icons.png | 192px]] || COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:IconThemes.png | 192px]] || New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG | 192px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Darker.png | 192px]] || Dark and Darker-Then_dark themes by Pablogil<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
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== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
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== FEM Workbench ==<br />
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== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
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== PartDesign workbench == <br />
<br />
== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
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Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
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== Start Workbench<br />
<br />
Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <br />
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== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional Modules ==<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=506053Release notes 0.192019-09-03T01:56:36Z<p>Joel graff: /* General */</p>
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<div>{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
<br />
See [[Help FreeCAD]] for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.</div><br />
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<!--p><br />
FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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'''Older FreeCAD release''' notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
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== General ==<br />
<br />
=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
<br />
=== Development ===<br />
<br />
* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
<br />
=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:COIL_Icons.png | 192px]] || COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:IconThemes.png | 192px]] || New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG | 192px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench ==<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
<br />
== PartDesign workbench == <br />
<br />
== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
<br />
== Start Workbench<br />
<br />
Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional Modules ==<br />
<br />
{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:Documentation]]<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=File:IconThemes.png&diff=506052File:IconThemes.png2019-09-03T01:44:11Z<p>Joel graff: Icon theme addon screenshot</p>
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<div>Icon theme addon screenshot</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=505418Release notes 0.192019-08-31T22:43:18Z<p>Joel graff: </p>
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<div>{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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See [[Help FreeCAD]] for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.</div><br />
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FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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== General ==<br />
<br />
=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
<br />
=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:COIL_Icons.png | 192px]] || COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
| New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Dark_theme1.PNG | 192px]] || New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench ==<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
<br />
== PartDesign workbench == <br />
<br />
== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
<br />
== Start Workbench<br />
<br />
Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional Modules ==<br />
<br />
{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=File:Dark_theme1.PNG&diff=505417File:Dark theme1.PNG2019-08-31T22:40:14Z<p>Joel graff: Dark theme by user zmp2000</p>
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<div>Dark theme by user zmp2000</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=File:COIL_Icons.png&diff=505416File:COIL Icons.png2019-08-31T22:34:01Z<p>Joel graff: COIL Icon theme</p>
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<div>COIL Icon theme</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=505415Release notes 0.192019-08-31T22:16:10Z<p>Joel graff: /* General */</p>
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<div>{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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See [[Help FreeCAD]] for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.</div><br />
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FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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== General ==<br />
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=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
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=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
<br />
=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
* COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
* New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
* New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench ==<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
<br />
== PartDesign workbench == <br />
<br />
== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
<br />
== Start Workbench<br />
<br />
Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional Modules ==<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=505414Release notes 0.192019-08-31T22:08:06Z<p>Joel graff: /* Arch Workbench */</p>
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FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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'''Older FreeCAD release''' notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
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== General ==<br />
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=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
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The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
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Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
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=== User Interface ===<br />
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* COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
* New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
* New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
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=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
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=== Known Limitations ===<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
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== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. <br />
The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
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|[[File:selection.png | 192px]] || Selected elements occluded by other elements are represented in a blue shade to indicate their position within the model.<br />
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== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
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== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
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|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
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|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
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|Other Changes<br />
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|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
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== FEM Workbench ==<br />
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== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
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== PartDesign workbench == <br />
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== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
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Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
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== Start Workbench<br />
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Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <br />
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== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
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== Material Handling ==<br />
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== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
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|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
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|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=File:Darker.png&diff=505413File:Darker.png2019-08-31T22:06:35Z<p>Joel graff: Darker stylesheets screenshot</p>
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<div>Darker stylesheets screenshot</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=File:Selection.png&diff=505411File:Selection.png2019-08-31T21:59:17Z<p>Joel graff: Selection of hidden objects in Arch workbench</p>
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<div>Selection of hidden objects in Arch workbench</div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=505406Release notes 0.192019-08-31T20:54:11Z<p>Joel graff: /* TechDraw Workbench */</p>
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FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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'''Older FreeCAD release''' notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
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== General ==<br />
<br />
=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
<br />
=== Development ===<br />
<br />
* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
<br />
=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
* COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
* New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
* New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
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This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
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|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
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== FEM Workbench ==<br />
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== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
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== PartDesign workbench == <br />
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== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
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== Start Workbench<br />
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Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <br />
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== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional Modules ==<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=505405Release notes 0.192019-08-31T20:53:50Z<p>Joel graff: /* TechDraw Workbench */</p>
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<div>{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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See [[Help FreeCAD]] for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.</div><br />
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FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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'''Older FreeCAD release''' notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
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== General ==<br />
<br />
=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
<br />
=== Development ===<br />
<br />
* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
<br />
=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
* COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
* New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
* New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench ==<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
<br />
== PartDesign workbench == <br />
<br />
== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
<br />
== Start Workbench<br />
<br />
Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Welding.png | 192px]] || Welding icon set<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38762 Discussion])([https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Github])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional Modules ==<br />
<br />
{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:News]]<br />
[[Category:Documentation]]<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=498723Release notes 0.192019-07-29T01:16:25Z<p>Joel graff: /* User Interface */</p>
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<div>{{VeryImportantMessage|This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.19. When the 0.19 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.19 is expected to be released in 2020.}}<br />
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
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See [[Help FreeCAD]] for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.</div><br />
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FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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== General ==<br />
<br />
=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
<br />
=== Development ===<br />
<br />
* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
<br />
=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
* COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
* New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
* New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
* Pre-select name filter in the import / export dialog [http://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e239994 (git commit)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8093 (discussion)]<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== FEM Workbench ==<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
<br />
== PartDesign workbench == <br />
<br />
== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
<br />
== Start Workbench<br />
<br />
Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Surface Workbench == <br />
<br />
== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional Modules ==<br />
<br />
{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=498722Release notes 0.192019-07-29T01:14:58Z<p>Joel graff: /* Other */</p>
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FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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== General ==<br />
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=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
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The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
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=== User Interface ===<br />
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* COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
* New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
* New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
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=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
* Imporved import / export compatibility with proprietary CAD systems ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7de89cf62e0411dcd Github])<br />
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=== Known Limitations ===<br />
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* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
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== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|}<br />
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== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
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|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
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== FEM Workbench ==<br />
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== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
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== PartDesign workbench == <br />
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== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
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Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
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== Start Workbench<br />
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Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <br />
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== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
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== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional Modules ==<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:News]]<br />
[[Category:Documentation]]<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=498721Release notes 0.192019-07-29T01:13:17Z<p>Joel graff: /* Curved Shapes Workbench */</p>
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<!--p><br />
FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
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'''Older FreeCAD release''' notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
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== General ==<br />
<br />
=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
<br />
=== Development ===<br />
<br />
* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
<br />
=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
* COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
* New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
* New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
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=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces. [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench<br />
(github)] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 (discussion)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
'''(animated gif image)'''<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
|-<br />
|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
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== FEM Workbench ==<br />
<br />
== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
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== PartDesign workbench == <br />
<br />
== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
<br />
== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
<br />
Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
<br />
== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
<br />
== Start Workbench<br />
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Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <br />
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== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
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== Material Handling ==<br />
<br />
== Macros ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Additional Modules ==<br />
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{| class='wikitable'<br />
!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
|-<br />
|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
|-<br />
|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
|-<br />
|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
|-<br />
|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
|-<br />
|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
|-<br />
|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
|-<br />
|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
|-<br />
| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:News]]<br />
[[Category:Documentation]]<br />
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<languages/></div>Joel graffhttps://wiki.freecad.org/index.php?title=Release_notes_0.19&diff=498720Release notes 0.192019-07-29T01:11:35Z<p>Joel graff: /* Curved Shapes Workbench */</p>
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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586 Release notes for v0.19] forum thread.<br />
<br />
See [[Help FreeCAD]] for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.</div><br />
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<!--p><br />
FreeCAD 0.19 was released on DD Month, 201x, get it from the [[Download]] page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the [https://www.freecadweb.org/tracker/changelog_page.php?version_id=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog].<br />
</p--><br />
<br />
'''Older FreeCAD release''' notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].<br />
<br />
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== General ==<br />
<br />
=== Python3 / Qt5 ===<br />
<br />
The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.<br />
<br />
Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unanticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed. Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or tool are encouraged to participate in the forums.<br />
<br />
=== Development ===<br />
<br />
* Merged QtWebEngine support. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/1937 pull request]<br />
* New Libpack for Windows [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=35789 Discussion]<br />
* Added support for existing Python vitrual environments [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021/commits/bb81425147f63a84f34393ec180b0866d3d21f6b pull request]<br />
<br />
=== User Interface ===<br />
<br />
* COIL icon theme developed by 1D_Inc [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34687 Discussion]<br />
* New icon theme management / support developed by triplus [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Discussion]<br />
* New dark stylesheet developed by zmp2000 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11419&start=120#p305844 Discussion] [https://github.com/zmp2000/FreeCAD/blob/master/src/Gui/Stylesheets/BlenderLike-dark.qss github]<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
* Fixed broken support for INCH units when exoprting to STEP/IGES formats ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=36808&p=314172#p314172 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
<br />
=== Known Limitations ===<br />
<br />
* Black screen due to video card drivers + need thread references here ([https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 Bug #3939])<br />
* Setting Qt::AA_ShareOpenGLContexts for Qt5.9 ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/57b3ca6f77c3bc3a7fdb802f2e8a9fcf466f5e3a Github])<br />
* Disabled ESC button support in View3DInventor::keyEvent() for Qt5 to avoid MDI view mode-related rendering artifacts ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36744#p312444 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/960d6125473ee27f37835145348be382436dd274 Github])<br />
* Logitech Wingman USB joystick can cause erratic behavior in the view ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36712&start=10 Discussion])<br />
* Gesture navigation is fully supported for Windows but yet to be maintained for Linux or MacOS platforms. Problem: @DeepSOIC (dev) doesn't have a MacOS machine/trackpad and hasn't tested on Linux either. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=308403#p308402 thread])<br />
<br />
== Arch Workbench==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Freecad-solar-diagram.jpg | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool once more is able to produce sun path diagrams if the given latitude, longitude, and declination are provided. This requires Pysolar 0.7 or above, and only works with Python 3. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36162 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Site_Compass.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Site|Arch Site]] tool now can display a compass to show the direction of the "true North" (declination) in the model. By the default, North is aligned to the Y axis. This is useful when working in real world coordinates. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34669 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_SectionPlane_ClipView.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] tool now has the ability of clipping the view, to act as a camera. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Fence_example.png | 192px]] || The [[Arch Fence|Arch Fence]] tool was added to produce fence objects starting from a post and a path. <br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36149 Forum discussion])<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Arch_Rebar_Orientation4.png | 192px]] || Miscellaneous improvements in the [[Reinforcement Addon]] that extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. The intention is to facilitate the automatic creation of simple and complex rebars. <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35077 (Forum discussion)]<br />
<br />
This development was carried out as a [[Google Summer of Code 2019]] project: [[User:Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal|Suraj_Dadral/gsoc_proposal]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Curved Shapes Workbench ==<br />
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{|<br />
|[[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png | 192px]] || A workbench for designing curves 3D surfaces.<br />
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== Draft Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif | 192px]] || New [[Draft Edit Improved|Edit Improved]] mode to edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Draft_3rd_degree_bezier.gif | 192px]] || Create [[Draft CubicBezCurve|3rd degree Bezier curves]] in Draft similar to Inkscape.<br>([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35397 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Draft_Arc_3Points_example.png | 192px]] || New [[Draft Arc 3Points|Draft Arc 3Points]] tool creates circular arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.<br />
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|[[File:Draft_layers.png | 192px]] || Replaces [[Draft VisGroup]], providing a layer system familiar to other CAD systems. Supports adding objects by drag-and-drop, controls object visibility and, optionally, object color.<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36852&p=312733#p312582 Discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5ee99ca4ee6b62e40d67e32b4a87a8af4be73e01 Gihub])<br />
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|Other Changes<br />
|-<br />
|Renamed DWire to PolyLine<br />
([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/39e748229e67fa93e924e355c0ce0897c870d756 Github])<br />
|}<br />
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== FEM Workbench ==<br />
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== Part Workbench ==<br />
New Face method : aFace.cutHoles(list_of_wires) to cut holes into a face.<br />
(The face usually needs to be validated after operation)<br />
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== PartDesign workbench == <br />
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== Path Workbench==<br />
Fixed P3 Memory Leak [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36703 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Render Workbench ==<br />
Added support for Blender Cycles renderer [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-render/commit/759067912f0640e4b3dac41b104d2372978f94a1 (git commit)]<br />
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== Sketcher Workbench ==<br />
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Sketcher Elements Widget - Filter geomtry by type [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (Discussion)]<br />
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== Spreadsheet Workbench == <br />
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== Start Workbench<br />
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Readded example files with saved thumbnails in their icons [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 (git commit)]<br />
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== Surface Workbench == <br />
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== TechDraw Workbench ==<br />
{|<br />
|[[File:Hypno_sameSize.png |192px]] || Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Techdraw_balloon.png | 192px]] || Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes<br />
([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png | 192px]] || Added support for leader lines and rich text formatting<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36169 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png | 192px]] || Support for "cosmetic" dimensioning, which is not based on existing geometry<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36614 Discussion])<br />
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|[[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png | 192px]] || Mask portions of a drawing and add centerlines to faces<br />
([https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36875 Discussion])<br />
|}<br />
==== Other TechDaw Changes ====<br />
* Fixed font size issues when exporting to SVG ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=27108 discussion]) ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2219 pull request])<br />
* Support for Russian standard document templates ([https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 Github])<br />
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== Material Handling ==<br />
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== Macros ==<br />
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|[[File:Structural_frame.png |192px]] || Automatic Light-Guage Steel Frame Creator<br />
[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=26092 Discussion] | [https://peertube.social/videos/watch/cbd2efd0-f763-41ac-9e38-2e0034c56703 Screencast])<br />
|}<br />
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== Additional Modules ==<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[A2plus_Workbench|A2plus]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 discussion] [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus github]<br />
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|A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.<br />
<br>Changes:<br><br><br />
- improved pointOnPlane constraint: As point definition a sphere (it's center) can be used.<br><br />
- improved pointOnLine constraint: As point definition a sphere can be used and as line definition an axis of a cylinder.<br />
(This allows more constraining to spheres)<br />
| [[File:A2plus.jpg | right | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | CadQuery <br> [https://github.com/jmwright/cadquery-freecad-module/wiki github]<br />
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|Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts. || [[File:Cadquery_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Civil_Engineering_Workbench|Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench]]<br />
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|A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models<br />
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!colspan='2' | Curves<br>[https://github.com/tomate44/CurvesWB github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22675 discussion]<br />
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|A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces. || [[File:Sw2r-3.jpg | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Defeaturing Workbench|Defeaturing Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29506 discussion] [https://github.com/easyw/Defeaturing_WB github]<br />
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|Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model. || [[File:defeaturing_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Electromagnetic (EM) <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33372 discussion]<br />
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|Electromagnetic || [[File:Screenshot_EM_window.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Fasteners Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429 discussion] [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB github] [http://theseger.com/projects/2015/07/generating-holes-for-countersunk-screws-in-freecad/ details]<br />
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|Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners || [[File:Fastener_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[Flamingo Workbench|Flamingo Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22711 discussion] [https://github.com/oddtopus/flamingo github]<br />
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|A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines. || [[File:FlamingoBlob.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | InventorLoader <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=20575&start=70 discussion] [https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader github]<br />
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|Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress). || [[File:InventorLoader.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | [[KicadStepUp Workbench|KicadStepUp Workbench]] <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=14276 discussion] [https://sourceforge.net/projects/kicadstepup/ sourceforge]<br />
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| Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration. || [[File:Kicad stepup.PNG | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | Lithophane Workbench <br> [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Lithophane github] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30496 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces || [[File:Lithophane_Windmill.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Manipulator Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24742 discussion]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools to aid in part manipulation || [[File:Manipulator_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Nurbs <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16473 discussion] [https://github.com/microelly2/freecad-nurbs github] [http://freecadbuch.de/doku.php?id=nurbs Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves. || [[File:Nurbs_workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | [[SheetMetal Workbench|SheetMetal Workbench]] <br> Discussion ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25281&start=170 thread 1] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=34593 thread 2] | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11303 thread 3]) [https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_SheetMetal github]<br />
|-<br />
|Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal || [[File:Basebend-unfold.jpg | 384px]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan='2' | Silk <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23243 discussion][https://github.com/edwardvmills/Silk github]<br />
|-<br />
|A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity. || [[File:Silk_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
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!colspan='2' | SQL Workbench <br> [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33403 discussion] [https://github.com/furti/FreeCAD-Reporting github]<br />
|-<br />
|Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data. || [[File:SQL_Workbench.png | 384px]]<br />
|}<br />
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