Release notes 0.19

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General

Python3 / Qt5

The effort to migrate from Python2 and Qt4 to Python3 and Qt5 is essentially complete and most developers have moved or are moving to the Python3 / Qt5 toolchains.

Undoubtedly there are unforeseen bugs and unannticipated breakages that will present themselves during the next development cycle or two, but any existing dependence on Python2 or Qt4 will not be supported moving forward. Note that some developers of certain workbenches have not yet ported to Python3 / Qt5. This may be caused by many things, including a lack of support, time, resources, or broken dependencies that may or may not be easily fixed.

Individuals interested in the migration of a particular workbench or code segment are encouraged to participate in the forums and aid in the effort of completing the migration!


  • Merged QtWebEngine support. [1]

Arch Workbench

Draft Workbench

Edit shapes by directly manipulating the nodes
(Forum discussion)

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File:Draft 3rd degree bezier.gif Create 3rd degree bezier curves in Draft similar to Inkscape
(Forum discussion)

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(IMAGE HERE) New 3-point Draft Arc tool creates arcs by specifying three points through which the arc passes.

FEM Workbench

Part Workbench

PartDesign workbench

Path Workbench

Sketcher Workbench

Spreadsheet Workbench

Surface Workbench

TechDraw Workbench

Improved scaling support for viewport geometry added as an image to a drawing.
(Forum discussion)
Added balloon decorators for Techdraw notes
(Forum discussion)

Material Handling

Additional Modules

A2plus
discussion github
A new workbench to assemble different parts in FreeCAD. It is an extension of the Assembly2 workbench providing an extended color and transparency handling for parts and a new constraint using the center of mass of parts.
CadQuery
github
Scripting based on the CadQuery CAD scripting API. A new code editor is available and script variables can be edited dynamically through a parameter dialog. The workbench also supports normal file operations for CadQuery scripts (open, new, close, etc), and example scripts to help users learn new concepts.
Civil Engineering/Transportation Workbench
A toolset for developing highway and railway designs, including horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, and 3D models
Curves
github discussion
A collection of tools to create and edit NURBS curves and surfaces.
Defeaturing Workbench
discussion github
Edit imported STEP models and remove selected features from the model.
Electromagnetic (EM)
discussion
Electromagnetic
Fastener Workbench
discussion github details
Generate screws, bolts, washers, and other fasteners
Flamingo Workbench
discussion github
A set of customized FreeCAD commands and objects that help to speed-up the drawing of frames and pipelines.
InventorLoader
discussion github
Import Autodesk Inventor files (in progress).
Kicad StepUp Workbench
discussion sourceforge
Provide support for KiCad and FreeCAD users in ECAD and MCAD collaboration.
Lithophane Workbench
github discussion
Create Lithophanes by projecting images onto solid surfaces
Manipulator Workbench
discussion
Tools to aid in part manipulation
Nurbs
discussion github Microelly's "FreeCAD Buch"
A collection of scripts for managing freeform surfaces and curves.
Sheet Metal Workbench
Discussion (thread 1 | thread 2 | thread 3) github
Tools for designing and bending objects made from sheet metal
Silk
discussiongithub
A collection of NURBS surface modeling tools focused on low degree and seam continuity.
SQL Workbench
discussion github
Perform Structured Query Language (SQL) queries on FreeCAD document files to retrieve and report model data.