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'''Setting of the Cutting tools:''' Select an object to cut, a cutting line and a reference Plane. |
'''Setting of the Cutting tools:''' Select an object to cut, a cutting line and a reference Plane. |
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Angle is an angle between the cutting Plane and the Ref. Plane. |
Angle is an angle between the cutting Plane and the Ref. Plane. |
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Thickness is the wide of the of the cutting Plane. |
Thickness is the wide of the of the cutting Plane. |
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Here we have selected a cylinder. |
Here we have selected a cylinder. |
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[[File:CuttingSettings.jpg]] |
[[File:CuttingSettings.jpg]] |
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'''The result will be :''' |
'''The result will be :''' |
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The cylinder is then cut in two parts! |
The cylinder is then cut in two parts! |
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[[File:CuttingResult.jpg]] |
[[File:CuttingResult.jpg]] |
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Revision as of 09:38, 19 February 2015
File:WF centerObjectsPlanes Macro WorkFeatures |
Description |
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Tool utility to create Points, Axis, Planes...and other usefull functions. Author: rentlau_64 |
Author |
rentlau_64 |
Download |
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Links |
Macros recipes How to install macros How to customize toolbars |
Macro Version |
1.0 |
Date last modified |
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Default shortcut |
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Description
Tool utility to create Points (mid points, center of circle, center of object(s)...), Axes (from 2 points, Normal of a plane...), Planes (from 3 points, from one axis and a point...) and many other useful features to facilitate the creation of your project. This utility is up next in the combo view with "Work Features" label.
Uses
Work Features
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After activating Work Features, the tool moves to the left in the window Combo view.
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Each use and each Tag that corresponds to a function group is a group created in the name of Tag used. The Axis, Point and Planes origin are directly keyed to hidden.
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You can ENTERING AND USING common commands to make visible the created function.
Example key Space or select your object and click right of mouse and click "Hide selection" or "Show selection".
Origin Tab
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Points Tab
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Axis Tab
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Plane Tab
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Objects Tab
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Views Tab
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Script
After downloading the file compressed here WF_2015_01_25.zip , you must unzip the zip and copy all the files in your macro directory.
- click Menu > Macro > Macros or the click the bottom "Open a dialog to let you execute a macro Recorded"
- A dialog box opens, showing the Macro destination
- Here, in Windows, is C:\Users\your_user_name\AppData\Roaming\FreeCAD\
- In Ubuntu, this is normally /home/your_user_name/.FreeCAD
Examples
Setting of the Cutting tools: Select an object to cut, a cutting line and a reference Plane. Angle is an angle between the cutting Plane and the Ref. Plane. Thickness is the wide of the of the cutting Plane.
Here we have selected a cylinder.
The result will be : The cylinder is then cut in two parts!
Links
The forum discussion MACRO:Work Feature 2014_12
Latest version
17/02/2015 : WF_2015_02_17 - Circle and Ellipse Tab added - Cutting tab added
25/01/2015 : WF_2015_01_25.zip add Object Cylinder Cube
18/01/2015 : WF_2015_01_18.tar.gz add plane and face to view
28/12/2014 : WorkFeatures_2014_12_28.zip
27/12/2014 : WF_2014_12_27.zip