Std Open

Description
The Std Open command opens a file. If the file is not a native FreeCAD file (*.FCStd) its geometry will be imported into a new document. See Std Import for more information.

Usage

 * 1) There are several ways to invoke the command:
 * 2) * Press the button.
 * 3) * Select the option from the menu.
 * 4) * Use the keyboard shortcut: +.
 * 5) Optionally select the correct file format in the dialog box.
 * 6) Select a file.
 * 7) Press the  button.

Options

 * Press or the  button to abort the command.

Preferences

 * The last used file location is stored:.

Scripting
FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

To open a document use the method of the FreeCAD application. For a scripting example see Std New.