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{{docnav|[[Draft_Split|Split]]|[[Draft_Downgrade|Downgrade]]|[[Draft_Module|Draft_Module]]}} |
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|[[Draft_Split|Split]] |
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|[[Draft_Downgrade|Downgrade]] |
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|[[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] |
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|IconL=Draft_Split.svg |
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{{GuiCommand |
{{GuiCommand |
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|Name=Draft Upgrade |
|Name=Draft Upgrade |
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|MenuLocation= |
|MenuLocation=Modification → Upgrade |
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|Workbenches=[[ |
|Workbenches=[[Draft_Workbench|Draft]], [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] |
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|Shortcut=U P |
|Shortcut={{KEY|U}} {{KEY|P}} |
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|SeeAlso=[[ |
|SeeAlso=[[Draft_Downgrade|Draft Downgrade]] |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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The [[Image:Draft_Upgrade.svg|24px]] '''Draft Upgrade''' command upgrades selected objects. The result depends on the number of selected objects and their type. The command can for example fuse elements and create faces. It is worth trying to upgrade a selection several times to see if a better result can be obtained. See the example in the image. Note that not all objects can be upgraded. This command is the counterpart of the [[Draft_Downgrade|Draft Downgrade]] command. |
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The Upgrade tool upgrades the selected objects in different ways. |
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The Upgrade tool performs things such as creating faces and fusing different elements. This tool works with 2D Draft elements. To fuse 3D solids use [[Part Union]] and related Boolean operations of the [[Part Workbench]], and [[PartDesign Boolean]] of the [[PartDesign Workbench]]. |
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The counterpart to this tool is the [[Draft Downgrade]] operation. |
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[[Image:Draft_Upgrade_example.jpg|400px]] |
[[Image:Draft_Upgrade_example.jpg|400px]] |
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{{Caption| |
{{Caption|An open non-editable wire is upgraded to a closed wire, and then to a face. A closed non-editable square wire is also upgraded to a face. The two faces are then upgraded to create a compound, which is finally upgraded to a single editable Draft Wire.}} |
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==Usage== |
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# Optionally select one or more objects. |
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# There are several ways to invoke the command: |
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# Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft Upgrade.svg|16px]] [[Draft Upgrade]]}} button or press {{KEY|U}} then {{KEY|P}} keys. If no object is selected, you will be invited to select one. |
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#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Upgrade.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Upgrade|Upgrade]]}} button. |
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#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Modification → [[Image:Draft_Upgrade.svg|16px]] Upgrade}} option from the menu. |
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#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|U}} then {{KEY|P}}. |
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# If you have not yet selected an object: select an object in the [[3D_view|3D view]]. |
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==Notes== |
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The selected objects are modified or upgraded according to the following conditions, in order: |
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# If there are more than one face in the selection, the faces are merged (union). |
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# If there is only one face in the selection, nothing is done. |
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# If there is only one open wire in the selection, it gets closed, making a face. |
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# If there are only edges in the selection, all edges are joined into a wire, and the wire is closed if possible. |
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# If none of the above is possible, a compound object is created. |
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* [[Draft_Line|Draft Lines]] and [[Draft_Wire|Draft Wires]] can be joined with this command, but also with the [[Draft_Join|Draft Join]] command or the [[Draft_Wire|Draft Wire]] command. |
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It is worth trying to upgrade a selection several times to see if a better shape is obtained. For example: |
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# Upgrading two [[Draft Line]]s connected at one end will result in a non-editable wire. |
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# Upgrading this element again will add a third line and close the non-editable wire. |
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# Upgrading this element again will add a face to the closed, non-editable wire. |
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# Upgrading this element again will turn it into a [[Draft Wire]], which can be fully edited, and all its properties modified. |
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The resulting wire can be better manipulated than the original lines. The fusion of single lines can also be done directly with the [[Draft Wire]] tool. Some fusion operations can also be done with the [[Part Union|Part Union]] tool. |
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==Options== |
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There are no options for this tool. Either it works with the selected objects or not. |
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==Scripting== |
==Scripting== |
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{{Emphasis|See also:}} [[Draft API]] and [[FreeCAD Scripting Basics]]. |
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See also: [https://freecad.github.io/SourceDoc/ Autogenerated API documentation] and [[FreeCAD Scripting Basics|FreeCAD Scripting Basics]]. |
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The Upgrade tool can be used in [[macros]] and from the [[Python]] console by using the following function: |
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To upgrade objects use the {{incode|upgrade}} method of the Draft module. |
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{{Code|code= |
{{Code|code= |
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upgrade_list = upgrade(objects, delete=False, force=None) |
upgrade_list = upgrade(objects, delete=False, force=None) |
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addList, deleteList = upgrade(objects, delete=False, force=None) |
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* {{incode|objects}} contains the objects to be upgraded. It is either a single object or a list of objects. |
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* If {{incode|delete}} is {{incode|True}} |
* If {{incode|delete}} is {{incode|True}} the source objects are deleted. |
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* {{incode|force}} forces a certain way of upgrading by calling a specific internal function. It can be: {{incode|"makeCompound"}}, {{incode|"closeGroupWires"}}, {{incode|"makeSolid"}}, {{incode|"closeWire"}}, {{incode|"turnToParts"}}, {{incode|"makeFusion"}}, {{incode|"makeShell"}}, {{incode|"makeFaces"}}, {{incode|"draftify"}}, {{incode|"joinFaces"}}, {{incode|"makeSketchFace"}}, {{incode|"makeWires"}} or {{incode|"turnToLine"}}. |
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* {{incode|upgrade_list}} is returned |
* {{incode|upgrade_list}} is returned. It is a list containing two lists: a list of new objects and a list of objects to be deleted. If {{incode|delete}} is {{incode|True}} the second list is empty. |
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Example: |
Example: |
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{{Code|code= |
{{Code|code= |
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import FreeCAD |
import FreeCAD as App |
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import Draft |
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doc = App.newDocument() |
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fused = addList1[0] |
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doc.recompute() |
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doc.recompute() |
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Latest revision as of 19:53, 7 December 2023
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Menu location |
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Modification → Upgrade |
Workbenches |
Draft, Arch |
Default shortcut |
U P |
Introduced in version |
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See also |
Draft Downgrade |
Description
The Draft Upgrade command upgrades selected objects. The result depends on the number of selected objects and their type. The command can for example fuse elements and create faces. It is worth trying to upgrade a selection several times to see if a better result can be obtained. See the example in the image. Note that not all objects can be upgraded. This command is the counterpart of the Draft Downgrade command.
An open non-editable wire is upgraded to a closed wire, and then to a face. A closed non-editable square wire is also upgraded to a face. The two faces are then upgraded to create a compound, which is finally upgraded to a single editable Draft Wire.
Usage
- Optionally select one or more objects.
- There are several ways to invoke the command:
- Press the
Upgrade button.
- Select the Modification →
Upgrade option from the menu.
- Use the keyboard shortcut: U then P.
- Press the
- If you have not yet selected an object: select an object in the 3D view.
Notes
- Draft Lines and Draft Wires can be joined with this command, but also with the Draft Join command or the Draft Wire command.
Scripting
See also: Autogenerated API documentation and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.
To upgrade objects use the upgrade
method of the Draft module.
upgrade_list = upgrade(objects, delete=False, force=None)
objects
contains the objects to be upgraded. It is either a single object or a list of objects.- If
delete
isTrue
the source objects are deleted. force
forces a certain way of upgrading by calling a specific internal function. It can be:"makeCompound"
,"closeGroupWires"
,"makeSolid"
,"closeWire"
,"turnToParts"
,"makeFusion"
,"makeShell"
,"makeFaces"
,"draftify"
,"joinFaces"
,"makeSketchFace"
,"makeWires"
or"turnToLine"
.upgrade_list
is returned. It is a list containing two lists: a list of new objects and a list of objects to be deleted. Ifdelete
isTrue
the second list is empty.
Example:
import FreeCAD as App
import Draft
doc = App.newDocument()
circle = Draft.make_circle(1000)
rectangle = Draft.make_rectangle(2000, 800)
doc.recompute()
add_list1, delete_list1 = Draft.upgrade([circle, rectangle], delete=False)
line1 = Draft.make_line(App.Vector(2000, 0, 0), App.Vector(2500, 1500, 0))
line2 = Draft.make_line(App.Vector(2500, 1500, 0), App.Vector(3000, -1000, 0))
doc.recompute()
add_list2, delete_list2 = Draft.upgrade([line1, line2], delete=False)
simple_wire = add_list2[0]
add_list3, delete_list3 = Draft.upgrade(simple_wire, delete=False)
closed_wire = add_list3[0]
add_list4, delete_list4 = Draft.upgrade(closed_wire, delete=False)
face = add_list4[0]
add_list5, delete_list5 = Draft.upgrade(face, delete=False)
doc.recompute()
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