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ml - മലയാളം
mn - монгол
mni - ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ
mnw - ဘာသာ မန်
mo - молдовеняскэ
mos - moore
mr - मराठी
mrh - Mara
mrj - кырык мары
ms - Bahasa Melayu
ms-arab - بهاس ملايو
mt - Malti
mus - Mvskoke
mwl - Mirandés
my - မြန်မာဘာသာ
myv - эрзянь
mzn - مازِرونی
na - Dorerin Naoero
nah - Nāhuatl
nan - Bân-lâm-gú
nap - Napulitano
nb - norsk bokmål
nds - Plattdüütsch
nds-nl - Nedersaksies
ne - नेपाली
new - नेपाल भाषा
ng - Oshiwambo
nia - Li Niha
niu - Niuē
nl - Nederlands
nl-informal - Nederlands (informeel)
nmz - nawdm
nn - norsk nynorsk
no - norsk
nod - ᨣᩤᩴᨾᩮᩬᩥᨦ
nog - ногайша
nov - Novial
nqo - ߒߞߏ
nrm - Nouormand
nso - Sesotho sa Leboa
nv - Diné bizaad
ny - Chi-Chewa
nyn - runyankore
nys - Nyunga
oc - occitan
ojb - Ojibwemowin
olo - livvinkarjala
om - Oromoo
or - ଓଡ଼ିଆ
os - ирон
pa - ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
pag - Pangasinan
pam - Kapampangan
pap - Papiamentu
pcd - Picard
pcm - Naijá
pdc - Deitsch
pdt - Plautdietsch
pfl - Pälzisch
pi - पालि
pih - Norfuk / Pitkern
pl - polski
pms - Piemontèis
pnb - پنجابی
pnt - Ποντιακά
prg - prūsiskan
ps - پښتو
pt - português
pt-br - português do Brasil
pwn - pinayuanan
qqq - Message documentation
qu - Runa Simi
qug - Runa shimi
rgn - Rumagnôl
rif - Tarifit
rki - ရခိုင်
rm - rumantsch
rmc - romaňi čhib
rmy - romani čhib
rn - ikirundi
ro - română
roa-tara - tarandíne
rsk - руски
ru - русский
rue - русиньскый
rup - armãneashti
ruq - Vlăheşte
ruq-cyrl - Влахесте
ruq-latn - Vlăheşte
rw - Ikinyarwanda
ryu - うちなーぐち
sa - संस्कृतम्
sah - саха тыла
sat - ᱥᱟᱱᱛᱟᱲᱤ
sc - sardu
scn - sicilianu
sco - Scots
sd - سنڌي
sdc - Sassaresu
sdh - کوردی خوارگ
se - davvisámegiella
se-fi - davvisámegiella (Suoma bealde)
se-no - davvisámegiella (Norgga bealde)
se-se - davvisámegiella (Ruoŧa bealde)
sei - Cmique Itom
ses - Koyraboro Senni
sg - Sängö
sgs - žemaitėška
sh - srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски
sh-cyrl - српскохрватски (ћирилица)
sh-latn - srpskohrvatski (latinica)
shi - Taclḥit
shi-latn - Taclḥit
shi-tfng - ⵜⴰⵛⵍⵃⵉⵜ
shn - ၽႃႇသႃႇတႆး
shy - tacawit
shy-latn - tacawit
si - සිංහල
simple - Simple English
sjd - кӣллт са̄мь кӣлл
sje - bidumsámegiella
sk - slovenčina
skr - سرائیکی
skr-arab - سرائیکی
sl - slovenščina
sli - Schläsch
sm - Gagana Samoa
sma - åarjelsaemien
smn - anarâškielâ
sms - nuõrttsääʹmǩiõll
sn - chiShona
so - Soomaaliga
sq - shqip
sr - српски / srpski
sr-ec - српски (ћирилица)
sr-el - srpski (latinica)
srn - Sranantongo
sro - sardu campidanesu
ss - SiSwati
st - Sesotho
stq - Seeltersk
sty - себертатар
su - Sunda
sv - svenska
sw - Kiswahili
syl - ꠍꠤꠟꠐꠤ
szl - ślůnski
szy - Sakizaya
ta - தமிழ்
tay - Tayal
tcy - ತುಳು
tdd - ᥖᥭᥰᥖᥬᥳᥑᥨᥒᥰ
te - తెలుగు
tet - tetun
tg - тоҷикӣ
tg-cyrl - тоҷикӣ
tg-latn - tojikī
th - ไทย
ti - ትግርኛ
tk - Türkmençe
tl - Tagalog
tly - tolışi
tly-cyrl - толыши
tn - Setswana
to - lea faka-Tonga
tok - toki pona
tpi - Tok Pisin
tr - Türkçe
tru - Ṫuroyo
trv - Seediq
ts - Xitsonga
tt - татарча / tatarça
tt-cyrl - татарча
tt-latn - tatarça
tum - chiTumbuka
tw - Twi
ty - reo tahiti
tyv - тыва дыл
tzm - ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ
udm - удмурт
ug - ئۇيغۇرچە / Uyghurche
ug-arab - ئۇيغۇرچە
ug-latn - Uyghurche
uk - українська
ur - اردو
uz - oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча
uz-cyrl - ўзбекча
uz-latn - oʻzbekcha
ve - Tshivenda
vec - vèneto
vep - vepsän kel’
vi - Tiếng Việt
vls - West-Vlams
vmf - Mainfränkisch
vmw - emakhuwa
vo - Volapük
vot - Vaďďa
vro - võro
wa - walon
wal - wolaytta
war - Winaray
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wuu - 吴语
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<languages/> {{TOCright}} '''FreeCAD 0.19''' was released on '''March 20th, 2021''', 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=122 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.19 changelog]. Older FreeCAD release notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]]. [[File:FreeCAD_release_0.19_main.jpg|512px]] ''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].'' == Highlights == <!-- These are highlight images therefore they must appear big, and not the same size as the other images. --> <!-- Extra spacing is added between the images--> {| cellpadding=5 | [[File:FreeCAD_highlight_1_0.19.jpg|512px]] | Horizontal 4 cylinder rotary valve steam engine, by "un1corn", [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=38602 Users Showcase]. |} {| cellpadding=5 | [[File:FreeCAD_highlight_2_0.19.png|512px]] | 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. 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]. For this model, the parts were not designed in FreeCAD, they were just imported in STEP format, and subsequently arranged with Assembly4. |} {| cellpadding=5 | [[File:FreeCAD_highlight_3_0.19.jpg|512px]] | 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. The STL files were downloaded, saved, and imported into FreeCAD, and they were manually assembled using the [[Std_TransformManip|Std TransformManip]] 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]]. 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. |} {| cellpadding=5 | [[File:FreeCAD_highlight_4_0.19.png|512px]] | The [[File:Workbench_TechDraw.svg|24px]] [[TechDraw_Workbench|TechDraw Workbench]], which replaced the [[File:Workbench_Drawing.svg|24px]] [[Drawing_Workbench|Drawing Workbench]] in [[Release_notes_0.17|v0.17]], has been upgraded in an important way. It has many new features with respect to [[Release_notes_0.18|v0.18]], which make it much more useful to produce technical illustrations of 3D solids. Among many small improvments, new features include: dimensions are now compliant with one of ISO 129-1 or ASME Y14.5M standards; new [[TechDraw_Balloon|balloon annotations]] to include text inside a circle or polygon shape; new [[TechDraw_RichTextAnnotation|rich text annotations]] to include big paragraphs formatted as bold or italic; [[TechDraw_CosmeticVertex|cosmetic vertices]] and [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|cosmetic edges]] that are not part of the original model but which can be used to create custom dimensions; basic support for [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|welding symbols]]; new [[TechDraw_ActiveView|active view]] mode to take a "snapshot" of the [[3D_view|3D view]]; new basic templates for ISO sizes (A0 to A4), as well as Russian and Chinese language templates; new horizontal and vertical dimensions that measure the [[TechDraw_HorizontalExtentDimension|full extent of the projections]]; SVG face hatches are now available when the page is exported to SVG; the new [[App_Link|App Link]] object is now also supported as a source for creating views, which is useful when working with [[assembly|assemblies]]. |} == General == With more than 8128 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]]. === Python 3 and Qt5 === 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. 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)]. === Some issues === Fixed issue with [[Std Part|Std Part]] containers visibility when the viewport is displayed in full screen in Qt5: * 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]. * 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]. * 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]. * 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]. * 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]. === Development === To [[Compile_on_Windows|compile FreeCAD under Windows]], there are different Libpacks (prepackaged libraries) available: * 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]. * 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]. * [https://github.com/apeltauer/FreeCAD/releases/tag/LibPack_12.5.1 Libpack 12.5.1] for Windows with Qt 5.15, OCC 7.5, and Python 3.8; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=55077&start=150#p482128 forum discussion] Other development news: * 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]. * 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]. === Documentation === * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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 [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]]. * 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. === Known Limitations === * Black screen due to video card drivers, while running FreeCAD inside a virtual machine; [https://freecadweb.org/tracker/view.php?id=3939 issue #3939]. * 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]. * 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]. == User interface == {|cellpadding=5 | [[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. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=35523 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2076 pull request]. |- | [[File:FreeCAD_CubeMenu.png|384px]] | 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]]. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=43338 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/triplus/CubeMenu CubeMenu] repository (LGPL 2.1). |- | [[File:FreeCAD_DocumentTree-Checkboxes.png]] | There is a new [[Preferences_Editor#Selection|preferences option]] to display selection checkboxes in front of every [[Tree_view|document tree]] item. This is for example useful to select several items via a touchscreen. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=53065 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4250 pull request]. |- | [[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. [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]. |- | [[File:IconThemes.png|384px]] | New icon theme management developed by user {{emphasis|triplus}}. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17901&start=30#p294975 Forum discussion]. |- | [[File:Dark_theme1.PNG|384px]] | New dark stylesheet developed by user {{emphasis|userzmp2000}}. [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]. |- | [[File:Darker.png|384px]] | Dark themes by user {{emphasis|pablogil}}. Blue, green, and orange variations, which are darker than previous templates. [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]. |- | [[File:View_ScreenCapture.png|384px]] | The [[Std_ViewScreenShot|Std ViewScreenShot]] tool now supports transparency. Options are available by clicking the {{Button|Extended}} button and changing the {{MenuCommand|Image Properties}} section. [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 commit 8e5151002]. |} == App::Link and assembly == <!-- This is not a typo, the "x" indicates the height of the image, like WxH. In this case the width is omitted so only the height is set. This doesn't need to have the same size as the other images because it's not going to be aligned inside a table. Moreover, the text is perfectly readable at natural size. --> [[File:Link.svg|64px]] [[File:AppLink.png|500px]] {{Caption|The "App::Link" object allows lightweight linking of objects in a document and from external documents.}} 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. 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. 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]. The history of "App Link" can be traced to some essential forum threads: *[https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=21505 Why an object can only be inside one App::Part?] (March 2017) * [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21586 Introducing App::Link/XLink] (March 2017) * [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22216 Links] (May 2017) * [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23015 Realthunder Link implementation: Architecture discussion] (June 2017) * [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23419 PR #876: Link, stage one, context aware selection] (July 2017) * [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23626 Preview: Link, stage two, API groundwork] (July 2017) * [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25712 Assembly3 preview] (December 2017) * [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29542 Merging of my Link branch] (June 2018) Finally, the pull request and merge happened: * [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]. * [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=37757 App::Link: the big merge], main thread (July 2019) * [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=329054#p329054 A simple path description of Link, 019, Link stage, Asm3, merge?] (August 2019) * [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). 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. [[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. == Core system, App, Base, and Gui namespaces == 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. {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:Custom_property_0.19.png|384px]] | Dynamic properties can be added to any C++ or Python object. This can make macros such as [[Macro_PropertyMemo|Macro PropertyMemo]] obsolete. [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. |- | [[File:Custom_property_0.19_property_editor.png|384px]] | These dynamic properties were added in the [[App_Link|App Link]] merge; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350]. |- | [[File:selection.png|384px]] | Selected elements hidden by other elements are highlighted to indicate their position within the model. These selection enhancement were also introduced in the [[App_Link|App Link]] merge; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 pull request #2350]. |- | [[File:FreeCAD_backup_timestamp.png.png|384px]] | 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]]. [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]. |- | [[File:FreeCAD_Parameter_editor_quick_search.png|384px]] | New input field to quickly search for parameters in the [[Std_DlgParameter|parameter editor]]. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=44169 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3173 pull request #3173]. |- | [[File:Macro_recently_used.png|384px]] | The [[Std_Macro_Menu|Macro menu]] now shows a shortcut to recently used [[macros|macros]], which can be called with a key combination, for example, {{KEY|Ctrl}}+{{KEY|Shift}}+{{KEY|1}}. This can be configured in the [[Preferences_Editor|Macro preferences]]. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=48342 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3616 pull request #3616]. |} * Added support for existing Python virtual environments; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2021 pull request #2021]. * 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], * Fixed missing application ID and icon on GNOME/Wayland; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2466 pull request #2466]. * 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]. * 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]. * 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]. * New commands to get information on the graphical commands, and the shortcuts; {{incode|Gui.getCommandInfo(...)}}, {{incode|Gui.getCommandShortcut(...)}}, {{incode|Gui.setCommandShortcut(...)}}; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=44973&start=30#p417043 forum thread], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3710 pull request #3710]. * New [[Import_Export#Overview_of_file_formats|glTF]] support (requires OCC 7.5.0) [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/74b866ed3 commit] * New [[Import_Export#Overview_of_file_formats|WebGL]] exporter [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4025 pull request #4025] == Addon Manager == {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:Addon_Manager_update_0.19.png|384px]] | The [[Std_AddonMgr|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. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37394 Forum discussion]. |- | [[File:addon_manager_ui_tweak.png|384px]] | It will also show information on whether the addon is obsolete, already installed, or available for update. [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]. |} == Arch Workbench== Keep with the latest developments to the [[Arch_Workbench|Arch Workbench]], and the [[BIM_Workbench|BIM Workbench]] that depends on it, by following the main author of this workbench, at [https://yorik.uncreated.net/blog/freecad Uncreated]. The updates are also posted to the forum, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=17498 BIM/Arch development news articles from Yorik's blog]. The developers of [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]], [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]], and [[BIM_Workbench|BIM Workbenches]] also collaborate with the greater [https://osarch.org OSArch community], with the ultimate goal of improving building design by using entirely free software. {|cellpadding=5 | [[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. [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]. |- | [[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. [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]. |- | [[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. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=35861 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/9a64f3fad9e253b806729137061e83b82adbe9c7 commit 9a64f3fad9]. |- | [[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. [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]. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37121 Arch Fence in action]. |- | [[File:BeamReinforcementDialog_Stirrups.png|384px]] | Improvements in the [[Reinforcement_Workbench|Reinforcement Workbench]], which extends the [[Arch Rebar|Arch Rebar]] tool. 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]]. [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). |- | [[File:FreeCAD_Arch_Coin_rendering.png|384px]] | New rendering modes for [[Arch_SectionPlane|Arch SectionPlane]] that can be selected when using [[TechDraw_ArchView|TechDraw ArchView]], {{PropertyData|Render Mode}}, {{Value|Coin}} and {{Value|Coin mono}}. The section plane generates an SVG that is simply displayed in a TechDraw page; with these new modes, the SVG generation is performed by Coin, so it is faster than using {{Value|Wireframe}} and {{Value|Solid}}, which use the internal OCCT kernel to calculate the SVG projection. The tradeoff is between speed and precision; the Coin modes are faster but less precise, while the original modes are more precise but relatively slow. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38526&start=30#p328350 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f93a986b5a commits f93a986b5a], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ed0eff0248 ed0eff0248]. |- | [[File:Arch_CutLine_example_1.png|384px]] | 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]]. [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]. |- | [[File:Arch_Shapefile_importer_example.jpg|384px]] | Arch now includes a Shapefile importer, which is commonly used in GIS applications. The importer uses the {{incode|shapefile.py}} library from the [https://github.com/GeospatialPython/pyshp pyshp] project; this library should be downloaded on first run. [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&p=396940#p396536 Forum thread], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/916a42397c commit 916a42397c]. Image of a site shared by @HnsaCAD for @gemeentearnhem. |- | [[File:Arch_Truss_example.png|384px]] | New [[Arch_Truss|Arch Truss]] tool to create a variety of trusses. Like [[Arch_Wall|Arch Walls]] they are constructed from a baseline, and different properties define the shape of the truss, its height, and the intermediate elements. It also supports [[Arch_MultiMaterial|Arch MultiMaterial]] to assign different materials to the bottom, top, and intermediate elements. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/0c96f77184 Commit 0c96f77184]. |- | [[File:Arch_CurtainWall_example.png|384px]] | New [[Arch_CurtainWall|Arch CurtainWall]] tool to create various types of walls. This tool needs a base surface to work on. If none is selected, you can simply draw a line between two points, like the standard [[Arch_Wall|Arch Wall]]. The surface is then subdivided into rows and columns, and four points extracted from the surface subdivisions, forming quadrangular facets. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/e42a26fba1 Commit e42a26fba1], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7c12c8688c commit 7c12c8688c]. |} == Draft Workbench == {| cellpadding=5 | [[File:V0ODfsN9nY.gif|384px]] | The [[Draft Edit|Draft Edit]] tool was upgraded to allow editing many Draft objects at the same time, and also display better trackers. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=33941&start=50#p290648 Forum discussion], [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. 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]. |- | [[File:Draft_SubelementHighlight_example.png|384px]] | 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. 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. [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]. |- | [[File:Draft_CubicBezCurve_example.png|384px]] | New [[Draft CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] tool, to create 3rd degree Bezier curves in a way similar to Inkscape. [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. |- | [[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. [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]. A proper command line interface as well as unit test are also provided. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3004 Pull request #3004], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3005 #3005]. |- | [[File:Draft_layers.png|384px]] | New [[Draft_Layer|Draft Layer]] tool that replaces the seldom used 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. [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]. |- | [[File:Draft-TechDraw_integration.png|384px]] | Improvements in the 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_DraftView|TechDraw DraftView]] and [[TechDraw_ArchView|TechDraw ArchView]]. A new {{PropertyData|Override Style}} property is added to [[TechDraw_DraftView|TechDraw DraftView]], in order to choose whether the appearance of Draft objects is kept (new) or is overridden by the TechDraw page (old behavior). [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38940 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3e323fee14 commit 3e323fee14]. |- | [[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]]. [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]. |- | [[File:Draft_LinkArray_example.png|384px]] | 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. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2350 Pull request #2350]. 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. [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]. |- | [[File:Draft_PolarArray_example.png|384px]] | 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. This [[Draft_PolarArray|Draft PolarArray]] tool can create the new [[App_Link|App Link]] objects or the traditional copies. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 pull request #2824]. |- | [[File:Draft_CircularArray_example.png|384px]] | The Array object has a new "circular" mode. This is controlled by new properties: {{PropertyData|RadialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|TangentialDistance}}, {{PropertyData|NumberCircles}}, and {{PropertyData|Symmetry}}. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39726 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2585 pull request #2585]. 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. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=41816 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2824 pull request #2824]. |- | [[File:Draft_test_objects.png|384px]] | 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. [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]. 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. [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]. |- | [[File:Draft_tree_icons.png]] | 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. 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. [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], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3402 #3402]. |- | [[File:Draft_architecture.svg|384px]] | 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. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=38593&start=120#p428304 overall structure]. 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]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3157 #3157] ([[Draft_WorkingPlaneProxy|Draft WorkingPlaneProxy]]), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3182 #3182] (various Gui Commands), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3291 #3291] (base classes {{incode|DraftTool}}, {{incode|Creator}}, {{incode|Modifier}}), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3299 #3299], ({{incode|Creator}} tools), [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3308 #3308] ({{incode|Modifier}} tools). For an overall view of the pull requests, see [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2429 #2429]. This is a work in progress that requires advancing carefully as we aim to maintain compatibility with previous versions of Draft. Most refactoring is complete, but there is still room for improving many aspects of the workbench. We invite enthusiastic developers to join the effort. |- | [[File:Draft_AnnotationStyleEditor_example_relnotes_0.19.png|384px]] | New [[Draft_AnnotationStyleEditor|Annotation style editor]] tool to create styles for annotations. These styles can define things like text font, size, color, and arrows, which can be applied to any of your texts, dimensions or labels. We started by implementing an editor and a system to store the styles in the document. Next steps will be adapting the different annotation objects to support the styles. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=44051 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1b887fa0f5 commit 1b887fa0f5], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4555a77663 commit 4555a77663], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/5b3fea59e0 commit 5b3fea59e0]. |} === Further Draft Improvements === * 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]. * 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]. * 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]]. * 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]. * {{incode|Draft.copy}} now works with any document object, thanks to the new {{incode|Document.copyObject()}} method introduced with the LinkMerge; pull request [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3658 #3658]. == FEM Workbench == {| cellpadding=5 | [[File:Femconcrete_Wall_3D_rx_PSS.png|384px]] | 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. [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). |- | [[File:fcFEM_Plate_with_Hole_2.png|384px]] | 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. 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. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33974 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/HarryvL/fcFEM fcFEM] repository (LGPL 2). |- | [[File:FEM_Beso_topology_optimization.png|384px]] | 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. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15460 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/fandaL/beso beso] repository (LGPL 3). |- | [[File:FEM_ToOptix_topology_optimization.png|384px]] | Similar to beso, the ToOptix project also provides a macro to perform topology optimization; it currently only works in structural and heat transfer studies. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=273794#p273794 Forum discussion] (just a mention); [https://github.com/DMST1990/ToOptixFreeCADAddon ToOptixFreeCADAddon] repository (GPL 2). |- | [[File:FEM_Example_gui.png|267px]] | The FEM workbench has now a browsable set of example simulations: They are available via the menu {{MenuCommand|Utilities → [[File:FEM_Examples.svg|16px]] [[FEM_Examples|Open FEM examples]]}}. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/ff3ce49139 commit ff3ce49139] |- | [[File:FEM_tie-constraint-dialog.png|287px]] | There are two new constraints available:</br>menu {{MenuCommand|Model → Geometrical Constraints → [[File:FEM_ConstraintSectionPrint.svg|16px]] [[FEM_ConstraintSectionPrint|Constraint Section Print]]}}</br>menu {{MenuCommand|Model → Mechanical Constraints → [[File:FEM_ConstraintTie.svg|16px]] [[FEM_ConstraintTie|Constraint Tie]]}},</br>one new solver:</br>menu {{MenuCommand|Solve → [[File:FEM_EquationElectricforce.svg|16px]] [[FEM_EquationElectricforce|Electricforce equation]]}}</br> and a possibility to overwrite a constant:</br>menu {{MenuCommand|Model → Overwrite Constraints → [[File:FEM_ConstantVacuumPermittivity.svg|16px]] [[FEM_ConstantVacuumPermittivity|Constant vacuum permittivity]]}}. |} === Further FEM Improvements === * 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). * 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). * 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]. == Import == * 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]. == Material handling == {{Emphasis|None}} == Mesh == {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:Mesh_FromPartShape_Gmsh.png|384px]] | [[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]]. Moreover, now the [[Mesh_FromPartShape|Mesh FromPartShape]] dialog will remember the settings that you used the last time. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1cb4625bf Commit 1cb4625bf]. |- | [[File:Mesh_AllToolbars.png|319px]] | The mesh workbench has now several toolbars to quickly access the different features. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=47494 Forum thread], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4462 Pull request #4462] |} === Further improvements === * 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/601ac707b2 commit 601ac707b2]. * It is now possible to export a [[Mesh|Mesh]] to [[Asymptote|Asymptote format]] ({{FileName|.asy}} ); [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=48915 forum thread], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/4badaba5 commits 4badaba5], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/50bbd522 50bbd522], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/58a92681 58a92681], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/dd7afa72 dd7afa72], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/b0f78f5a b0f78f5a]. * Most tools of the [[Mesh_Workbench|Mesh Workbench]] now have a proper icon so it is easier to recognize the function in the menu and toolbars; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=47494 forum thread], pull request [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3816 #3816], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3864 #3864]. == Part Workbench == {|cellpadding=5 | [[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. [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]. |- | [[File:Part_Helix-dialog.png|315px]] | Existing [[Part_Workbench#Primitives|primitives]] can now be edited in a dialog that also shows the changes as live preview. To do this, click on the primitive in the model tree and the dialog opens. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/6d831627 commit 6d831627], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/f23187cd commit f23187cd], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/dabf65cc commit dabf65cc] and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7251a90f commit 7251a90f] |- | [[File:Part_Placement-primitive-dialog.png|317px]] | When inserting [[Part_Primitives|primitives]] the location can be set using translation and rotation. |- | [[File:Part_CheckGeometry_advanced.png|384px]] | The {{Button|[[File:Part_CheckGeometry.svg|16px]] [[Part_CheckGeometry|Part CheckGeometry]]}} tool has been expanded to include more information about the [[Part_TopoShape|Part TopoShape]] that is contained in all solid objects of the program, not including [[Mesh|Mesh]]-type objects. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=48792 Forum discusion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=48994 2], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=50153 announcement]; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3747 pull request #3747]. |- | [[File:Part_Primitives_example.png|384px]] | 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. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3078 Pull request #3078]. |} === Further improvements === * The dialog to edit [[Part_Prism|Prisms]] allows now to specify an angle in respect to the normal of the chosen attachment plane. This way one can create skew prisms. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=49343#p422857 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3793 pull request #3793] * 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. * 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. * It is now possible to set [[Expressions|expressions]] for all parameters of [[Part_Workbench#Primitives|primitives]]. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/dd4874d2 commit dd4874d2] and [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/7405dd0e commit 7405dd0e]. * 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]. == PartDesign Workbench == {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:PartDesign_Feature_not_attached.png]] | [[PartDesign_Feature|Features]] that have an [[Part_EditAttachment|"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. [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]. |- | [[File:PartDesign_Chamfer-angle.png|384px]] | The dialog to edit [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]] allows now to define chamfers also either * using 2 values * a value and an angle These 2 parameters can also be flipped using the dialog. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=46205 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3456 pull request #3456] |- | [[File:PartDesign_Pad_direction.png|384px]] | The dialog to edit [[PartDesign_Pad|pads]] allows now to specify a direction in which the sketch is padded. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=49343 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3794 pull request #3794] |- | [[File:PartDesign_Dressup_pattern.png|384px]] | [[PartDesign_LinearPattern|PartDesign LinearPattern]] and [[PartDesign_PolarPattern|PolarPattern]] now can be used with dress-up features ([[PartDesign_Fillet|fillets]], [[PartDesign_Chamfer|chamfers]], [[PartDesign_Thickness|thickness]] and [[PartDesign_Draft|draft]]) and with primitives ([[PartDesign_CompPrimitiveAdditive|Additives]] and [[PartDesign_CompPrimitiveSubtractive|Subtractives]]). A new property {{PropertyData|Support Transform}} in these [[PartDesign_Feature|features]], controls whether the feature supports the pattern or not. [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]. |- | [[File:PartDesign_Prism_direction.png|384px]] | The dialog to edit [[PartDesign_AdditivePrism|Prisms]] (additive and subtractive) allows now to specify an angle in respect to the normal of the chosen attachment plane. This way one can create skew prisms. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=49343#p422857 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3793 pull request #3793] |- | [[File:PartDesign_Additive-Helix-Example.png|384px]] | It is now possible to create [[PartDesign_AdditiveHelix|additive]] and [[PartDesign_SubtractiveHelix|subtractive]] helices. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=53714 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4209 pull request #4209] |- | [[File:PartDesign_Multiple-pattern-features.png|384px]] | It is now possible to select several features in the document tree before executing a [[PartDesign_Workbench#Transformation_tools|transformation]]. This way several features can easily be transformed at once. The order of the features in the transformation dialog can be changed by dragging a feature to the desired position. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=48998 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3748 pull request #3748], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3760 #3760]. |- | [[File:PartDesign_Multiple_selection.png|384px]] | 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. [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. |- | [[File:PartDesign_holecut-type.png|384px]] | The [[PartDesign_Hole|hole dialog]] offers now to select a norm to create cuts for counterbores and countersinks [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=51403 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3999 pull request #3999]. |- | [[File:PartDesign_sprocket-feature.png|384px]] | The new feature [[PartDesign_Sprocket|Sprocket]] allows to create chain sprockets. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=44525 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3280 pull request #3280]. |} === Further improvements === * The [[PartDesign_Hole|hole dialog]] has been overhauled to create norm-conform clearance and threaded hole dimensions. * It is now possible to set [[Expressions|expressions]] for all parameters of [[PartDesign_CompPrimitiveAdditive|additive]] and [[PartDesign_CompPrimitiveSubtractive|subtractive primitives]]. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36458 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3225 pull request #3225]. * 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. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44346 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/1cfe6d2cc7 commit 1cfe6d2cc7]. * It is now possible to change the list items in the different dialogs. For example [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=48998#p420352 in this forum post] there is a good example why the item list matters for transformations. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=50222#p430499 Here] is another example for the sketch order for lofts. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=48998 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3760 pull request #3760], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/94ca4388e commit 94ca4388e]. == Path Workbench == {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:CoolantModes.png|384px]] | 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]. |} * New Tool Management system (Toolbits) [https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Path_Tools Wiki Page], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=54521 forum discussion] * Added [[Path_DressupPathBoundary|Path DressupPathBoundary]] for excluding parts of a path <!-- [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=41564&p=352927#p352927 forum discussion] --> * PathPocket: Extensions (For milling open pockets). * New unified Profile operation: The pre-existing Contour, Profile Faces, and Profile Edges of version 0.18.x are now combined into a single Profile operation. The new Profile operation maintains features and capabilities of the three individual source operations. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?style=1&f=15&t=39915 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3443 pull request #3443]. * Profile Edges: Open Edges support added. '''Note:''' ''The Profile Edges operation is now merged into the Profile operation.'' [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?style=3&f=15&t=43434 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3068 pull request #3068]. * First attempt of 4th-axis support: Profile (limited to full contour and profiling of faces), PathPocket, and Drilling * 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]. * 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]. * PathDeburr: Added direction selection. Fixed DressupLeadInOut problem. * MillFace ** Clear edges feature added. ** Exclude raised areas feature added; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=37873 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2367 pull request #2367]. ** Added `Face Region` option to boundary options. This allows the cutter to access areas smaller than cutter diameter, but physically accessible within the part geometry. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?style=3&f=15&t=46881 forum mention], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3534 pull request #3534]. * Adaptive Clearing improvements. ** Adaptive can now use feature outline * 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]. * 3D Surface ** Improvements to general surfacing algorithm. ** 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]. ** Selection of individual faces; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?style=3&f=15&t=41997 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2849 pull request #2849]. ** Fixes to and addition of various cut patterns: Line, Circular, CircularZigZag, Offset, Spiral, ZigZag. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3327 pull request #3327] and other pull requests. * New operation: '''Waterline'''. ** The independent operation was split from 3D Surface; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?style=3&f=15&t=44473 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3268 pull request #3268]. ** Experimental algorithm added using a combination of Path.Area() offsets of model cross-sections. * Post Processing ** Update of Post Processors (GRBL, LinuxCNC, Centroid). ** Mach3/Mach4 Post Processor; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3195 pull request #3195]. ** Support tool height offset in the LinuxCNC Post Processor; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2479 pull request #2479]. ** Task Panel for LeadInOut Dressup * New operation: '''Slot'''. Allows for creation of a horizontal slotting operation based on two custom points; the selection of one or more faces or edges; or the selection of two vertices. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?style=3&f=15&t=47693 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3624 initial pull request #3624]. {|cellpadding=5 |[[File:Vcarve.png|thumb|V-Carve example]] | New operation: '''V-Carve''' Allows for center-line engraving with V-bit. | [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36135 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3879 initial pull request #3879]. |} * General: ** Added cycle time calculations to operations and total cycle time to the job; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=26864 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3378 pull request #3378]. ** Added ability to import Base Geometry from existing operations within the same Job; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?style=3&f=15&t=46922 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3537 pull request #3537]. ** Added icons to section headings in the Tasks Editor window for Base Geometry, Depths, Heights, and Operation; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3631 pull request #3631]. ** Added support for conical entry helix in Adaptive Operation. ** Prefernces to enable features which depend on openCAMLib ** Prefernces to suppress common warnings * Job: ** Added new group in Job to collect all ToolControllers ** Support for gcode WCS (work coordinate system) offsets aka 'fixtures' *** Gcode can be generated for any or multiple offsets *** Output can be ordered by tool, operation, or fixture to minimize toolchanges or transit time. *** Gcode can be split into multiple output files == Render Workbench == 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. Besides this, the Render Workbench already has support for Pov-Ray, Luxrender and Appleseed. == Sketcher Workbench == {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:Sketcher_Elements_mode_filter.png|384px]] | 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. |- | [[File:Sketcher_ToggleActiveConstraint_example_disabled_2.png|384px]] | 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. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2283 Pull request #2283], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/159b8e7bdf commit 159b8e7bdf]. |- | [[File:Sketcher_Constraint_reference_dialog.png|384px]] | It is now possible to make a dimension constraint a [[Sketcher_ToggleDrivingConstraint|reference constraint]] directly in the dialog. [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]. |- | [[File:Sketcher_BSplineWeightShow.png|384px]] | It is now possible to display the [[Sketcher_BSplinePoleWeight|weight of B-spline control points]]. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/65c96a3b commit 65c96a3b]. |- | [[File:Sketcher_NewColorScheme-PartialConstrained.png|384px]] | Sketches have a new color scheme to indicate parts of the sketch that are already fully constrained. In the image at the left you can see that the triangle and the arc are fully constrained and thus displayed by default in light green. The fully constrained construction circle around the triangle appears by default in light blue. The colors can be changed in the [[Sketcher_Preferences#Colors|Sketcher Preferences]]. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=53466 forum thread]. |} * It is now possible to [[Sketcher_BSplineDecreaseDegree| decrease the knot multiplicity]] of B-Splines. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/fc89f4eb0 commit fc89f4eb0]. * The [[Sketcher_CreateFillet| fillet]] tool preserves now all possible existing constraints of the touched lines. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4296 pull request #4296 ], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=54179 forum discussion] * New method to get the geometrical index of a [[Sketcher_SketchObject|sketch]], {{incode|SketchObject.getGeoVertexIndex(index)}}; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=48707 forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/3713 pull request #3713]. == Spreadsheet Workbench == 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]. * 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}}. * 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}}. * 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]. 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]. {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:Spreadsheet_Alias_field.png|384px]] | Aliases for table cells can now be set easier with a new input field at the upper right of the spreadsheet. [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]. The alias stability has also been improved: [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4232 Pull request #4232], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4305 Pull request #4305] |} Data entered into a cell is not tested anymore as an expression by default. Now an expression needs to start with an equal sign {{incode|{{:=}}}} instead. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=39665 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4215 pull request #4215]. == Start Workbench == {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:FreeCAD_Start_WB_thumbs.png|384px]] | Re-added example files to the Start page with saved thumbnails in their icons. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34586&start=110 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2316 pull request #2316]. |} == Surface Workbench == {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:Surface_Sections_example.png|384px]] | The [[Surface_Sections|Surface Sections]] object has been added to create surfaces from edges that represent transversal sections. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=46895 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/3a8a6aae1b commit 3a8a6aae1b]. |- | [[File:Surface_ExtendFace_example.png|384px]] | The [[Surface_Workbench|Surface Workbench documentation]] has been rewritten, and expanded with more images and scripting examples, in order to showcase better the tools of the workbench. All commands are now available from the toolbar: [[Surface_Filling|Surface Filling]], [[Surface_GeomFillSurface|Surface GeomFillSurface]], [[Surface_Sections|Surface Sections]], [[Surface_ExtendFace|Surface ExtendFace]], and [[Surface_CurveOnMesh|Surface CurveOnMesh]]. Likewise, the icons have been updated to be more visually attractive. |} == TechDraw Workbench == {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:Hypno_sameSize.png|384px]] | Improved placing and scaling of a 3D viewport screenshot in a TechDraw page. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34539#p290451 Forum discussion]. |- | [[File:Techdraw_balloon.png|384px]] | New [[TechDraw_Balloon|Balloon]] tool to add balloon decorators to create notes with numbers, letters, and text. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=34484 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2013 pull request #2013]. |- | [[File:Techdraw_leaderline.png|384px]] | New [[TechDraw_LeaderLine|TechDraw LeaderLine]] and [[TechDraw_RichTextAnnotation|TechDraw RichTextAnnotation]] tools to create better annotations in the drawing page. [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]. |- | [[File:Cosmetic_dimension.png|384px]] | 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. [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]. |- | [[File:Cosmetic_eraser.png]] | 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. 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. [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]. |- | [[File:TechDraw_WeldingSymbol_example.png|384px]] | 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. [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]. [https://github.com/hamish2014/FreeCAD_drawing_dimensioning/tree/master/Gui/Resources/icons Old welding symbols] from Drawing Workbench. |- | [[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_ArchView|TechDraw ArchView]], [[TechDraw_ActiveView|TechDraw ActiveView]] hopes to improve the interaction between [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] and [[TechDraw_Workbench|TechDraw]] to document building models. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/13676bfe57 commit 13676bfe57]. |- | [[File:Arch_A_Landscape.svg|384px]] | New page templates for the architectural paper sizes Arch B, C, D, E. Also, the possibility to use arbitrary "Custom" paper sizes for TechDraw PDF export and printing is now available. The user still needs to create or download an SVG template matching the desired output paper size. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=54512 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4292 pull request #4292]. |- | [[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 Р 21.1101-2013. [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=36957 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2249 pull request #2249]. |- | [[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". [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=37459 Forum discussion], [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=48854 2], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2322 pull request #2322]. |- | [[File:A3 (L) -- freesans (italic) -- vpetje (da) -- logotip (ne) -- sestavna risba (5).svg|384px]] | New page templates, A-size, Slovenian (GPL 2). [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=38623 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/WandererFan/FreeCADTemplates FreeCADTemplates] repository. Only LGPL2 compatible code can be provided directly with TechDraw; code contributed under GPL2 or GPL3 needs to be stored in a separate repository. |- | [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_standardization.png|384px]] | 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). [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=39571 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2552 pull request #2552]. |- | [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|300px]] | New [[TechDraw_HorizontalExtentDimension|TechDraw HorizontalExtentDimension]] and [[TechDraw_VerticalExtentDimension|TechDraw VerticalExtentDimension]], to obtain the maximum dimensions in a view. [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]. |- | [[File:TechDraw_Dimension_Task_Dialog.png|300px]] | Improved handling and display of tolerances in combination of a new task dialog to set up [[TechDraw_Workbench#Dimensions|Dimensions]].</br>With this and the new Balloon tool it is possible to use create 2D-[[TechDraw_Geometric_dimensioning_and_tolerancing|Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing]] tags for drawings. |- | [[File:TechDraw_DetailView_Task_Dialog.png]] | New task dialog to set up [[TechDraw_DetailView|Detail Views]]. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=45236 Forum discussion]. |- | [[File:TechDraw_pyramid_arrow_style.png|300px]] | New pyramid arrow style for dimensions and balloon annotations. [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=356630 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2853 pull request #2853]. |- | [[File:TechDraw_ExportedHatch_example.png|300px]] | SVG face hatches are now available when the page is exported to SVG. The SVG hatches are converted to bitmaps and clipped to fit the face before export. The example image shows the exported SVG page when it is opened in Inkscape. [https://www.forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=47013 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/commit/a9b718d1e0 commit a9b718d1e0]. |} === Further TechDraw Improvements === * 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). * Improvements on the handling of sectional views with [[TechDraw SectionView]]; [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=40639 Forum discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2737 pull request #2737]. * 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]. * Fixed regression in caption handling and hide caption property where not applicable; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2228 pull request #2228]. * 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]. * 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]. * 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]. * Also new [[TechDraw_RedrawPage|TechDraw RedrawPage]] 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]. * 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]. * The center marks created from circular edges, can now be printed; [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2335 pull request #2335], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/2962 #2962]. * It is now possible to override displayed values for tolerances, for example to use text in tolerances. Furthermore, one can now use a custom display format for each, over- and undertolerance. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4087 pull request #4087] * The [[TechDraw_LineGroup|LineGroup]] to set the default line widths for drawings can now be selected from the available groups in the [[TechDraw_Preferences#Annotation|preferences]]. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4083 pull request #4083] == Web == * 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]. == Macros == See [[Macros recipes|Macros recipes]] for many more macros. {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:Structural_frame.png|384px]] | Automatic light-gauge steel frame creator and panelizer. [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. |} == Additional modules == {{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. === 3D Printing Tools === {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:3D_Printing_Tools_0.19.jpg|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. [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). |} === A2plus === {|cellpadding=5 | [[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. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=29207 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/kbwbe/A2plus A2plus] repository (LGPL 2.1). 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. |} === Assembly3 === {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:Assembly3_0.19.png|384px]] | [[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. The Assembly3 workbench can also be tested in the development [[AppImage|AppImage]]. [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). 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. |} === Assembly4 === {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:Assembly4_0.19.png|384px]] | [[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]]. 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]]. [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). 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. |} === ArchTextures === {|cellpadding=5 | [[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. It also provides lights (directional, point, and spot), which makes it more feature complete to set up a scene. [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). |} === BOLTSFC === {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:BOLTSFC_0.19.png|384px]] | 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. [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). |} === CurvedShapes Workbench === {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:Curved_shapes_wb.png|384px]] | 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. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=36989 Forum discussion]; [https://github.com/chbergmann/CurvedShapesWorkbench CurvedShapesWorkbench] repository (LGPL 3). |} === Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === {|cellpadding=5 | [[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. [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). |} === Fasteners === {|cellpadding=5 | [[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. [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]. |} === MeshRemodel Workbench === {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:MeshRemodel_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]] | 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]]. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=38670 Forum discussion] (only announcement); [https://github.com/mwganson/MeshRemodel MeshRemodel] repository (LGPL 2.1). |} === MOOC Workbench === {|cellpadding=5 | [[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. At this moment, the workbench is only offered in the French language. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37584 Forum discussion]; [https://framagit.org/freecad-france/mooc-workbench mooc-workbench] repository (GPL 2). |} === NodeEditor (PyFlow) === {|cellpadding=5 | [[File:NodeEditor_0.19.png|384px]] | 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. 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. [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). |} === Trails, PyTrails, Turns, pivy_trackers, and Geomatics === {|cellpadding=5 | [[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. [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]. 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. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?p=334760#p334760 Forum discussion] (PyTrails announcement); [https://github.com/joelgraff/PyTrails PyTrails] repository (LGPL 2.1). |- | [[File:pivy_trackers_turns.png|384px]] | 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. [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. |- | [[File:Pivy_trackers_example.png|384px]] | 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. [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. |- | [[File:Geomatics_Workbench_0.19.png|384px]] | The '''Geomatics''' workbench provides functionality specific to 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. This workbench started as a fork of the older [https://github.com/microelly2/geodata Geodata] workbench by microelly2. Eventually it became a separate project by HakanSeven12. Now its code has been merged into the '''Trails''' workbench as it provides complementary functions to it. Therefore, in the future, please use Trails instead of the older Geomatics repository. [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). |} [[Category:News{{#translation:}}]] [[Category:Documentation{{#translation:}}]] [[Category:Releases{{#translation:}}]]