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Python Scripting Tutorial - FreeCAD Documentation

This document is a tutorial on Python scripting in FreeCAD, an open-source parametric 3D modeler. It covers basic concepts like creating documents, adding objects like boxes and modifying their properties. It also demonstrates working with vectors, meshes, importing other objects and manipulating them using Python modules. The tutorial shows how to display messages and includes examples of importing different Python libraries for tasks in FreeCAD.

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Python Scripting Tutorial - FreeCAD Documentation

This document is a tutorial on Python scripting in FreeCAD, an open-source parametric 3D modeler. It covers basic concepts like creating documents, adding objects like boxes and modifying their properties. It also demonstrates working with vectors, meshes, importing other objects and manipulating them using Python modules. The tutorial shows how to display messages and includes examples of importing different Python libraries for tasks in FreeCAD.

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  • Introduction to Python Scripting: Provides an overview of using Python as a scripting language in FreeCAD, including basic setup instructions and benefits.
  • Using Python in FreeCAD: Explains how to execute Python scripts in FreeCAD, detailing script creation and modification processes.
  • Exploring FreeCAD: Covers the basics of navigating and using the FreeCAD Python console, with examples of macro creation.
  • FreeCAD Object Management: Focuses on object creation and attribute management within FreeCAD, illustrating property manipulation.
  • Vectors and Placements: Describes the concept of vectors in FreeCAD and their applications in positioning and aligning 3D objects.
  • App and GUI: Introduces the separation of components in FreeCAD's structure, emphasizing the GUI and visual elements interface.
  • Modules and Tools: Discusses various FreeCAD modules and tools such as Mesh and Sketcher, highlighting their uses in modeling and geometry.
  • Mesh and Part: Explores detailed creation and manipulation of mesh objects and parts, elaborating on scripting capabilities.
  • Drafting and Design: Details the drafting tools available in FreeCAD, focusing on adding shapes and adjusting geometries.
  • Interface and Macros: Explains the user interface and automation with macros, enhancing productivity through scripting in FreeCAD.
  • Additional Resources and Support: Lists additional resources, tutorials, and community forums for deeper engagement and help with FreeCAD and Python scripting.

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doc= FreeCAD.newDocument()

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doc.

box=doc.addObject("Part::Box","myBox")

doc.recompute()

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doc.supportedTypes()

box.

box.Height

box.Height = 5

myvec= FreeCAD.Vector(2,0,0)
myvec
myvec.x
myvec.y
othervec= FreeCAD.Vector(0,3,0)
sumvec=myvec.add(othervec)

box.Placement.
box.Placement.Base
box.Placement.Base =sumvec

otherpla= FreeCAD.Placement()
box.Placement =otherpla

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vo=box.ViewObject

vo.Transparency = 80
vo.hide()
vo.show()

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doc.supportedTypes()

import Part
Part.

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import Mesh
mymesh= Mesh.createSphere()
mymesh.
mymesh.Facets
mymesh.Points

meshobj=doc.addObject("Mesh::Feature","MyMesh")
meshobj.Mesh =mymesh
doc.recompute()

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import Part
myshape= Part.makeSphere(10)
myshape.
myshape.Volume
myshape.Area
shapeobj=doc.addObject("Part::Feature","MyShape")
shapeobj.Shape =myshape
doc.recompute()

Part.show(myshape)

import Draft
Draft.
rec= Draft.makeRectangle(5,2)
mvec= FreeCAD.Vector(4,4,0)
Draft.move(rec,mvec)
Draft.move(box,mvec)

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from PySide import QtGui


QtGui.QMessageBox.information(None,"Apolloprogram","Houston,wehaveaproblem")

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doc. box = doc.addObject("Part::Box","myBox") doc.recompute() Python scripting tutorial - FreeCAD Documentation http://www.fr
doc.supportedTypes() box. box.Height box.Height = 5 myvec = FreeCAD.Vector(2,0,0) myvec myvec.x myvec.y othervec = FreeCAD.Ve
vo = box.ViewObject vo.Transparency = 80 vo.hide() vo.show() Python scripting tutorial - FreeCAD Documentation http://www.fre
doc.supportedTypes() import Part Part. Python scripting tutorial - FreeCAD Documentation http://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/index
import Mesh mymesh = Mesh.createSphere() mymesh. mymesh.Facets mymesh.Points   meshobj = doc.addObject("Mesh::Feature","MyMes
import Part myshape = Part.makeSphere(10) myshape. myshape.Volume myshape.Area shapeobj = doc.addObject("Part::Feature","MySh
from PySide import QtGui QtGui.QMessageBox.information(None,"Apollo program","Houston, we have a problem") Python scripting t

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