Model
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In FreeCAD the word "Model" is normally used to refer to any 3D object, or collection of objects, created in the 3D View.
That is, a "Model" can be anything created by the tools of FreeCAD, for example, the PartDesign Workbench or any of the other workbenches.
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In informal usage, the word "Drawing" may be used with the same meaning as "Model". However, when more precision is required, the distinction must be made.
- A "Model" is any 3D or 2D object created in the 3D View, for example, a PartDesign Body, or Part containing many such Bodies.
- A "Drawing" is a strictly 2D projection of that "Model", usually created with the TechDraw Workbench tools. This "Drawing" is usually intended for printing or for export.
- The "Model" is usually the real object intended for manufacturing, while the "Drawing" is an auxiliary, flat representation of that "Model" which will be used for reference and documentation purposes.
- Core: App DocumentObject
- Basic: App FeaturePython, App GeoFeature, Part Feature, Mesh Feature, Fem FemMeshObject
- Internal shapes: Part TopoShape, Mesh MeshObject, Fem FemMesh
- Structure: App DocumentObjectGroup (Std Group), App Part (Std Part), App Link (Std LinkMake)
- Derived: Part Part2DObject, Sketcher SketchObject, PartDesign Body, PartDesign Feature
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