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Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56135 Release notes for v0.20] forum thread.
Are features missing? Mention them in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56135 Release notes for v0.20] forum thread.


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'''FreeCAD 0.20''' was released on '''DD Month 202x''', 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=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.20 changelog].
'''FreeCAD 0.20''' was released on '''DD Month 202x''', 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=78 MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.20 changelog].


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Older FreeCAD release notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].
Older FreeCAD release notes can be found in [[Feature list#Release_notes|Feature list]].


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== Highlights ==


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== General == <!--T:14-->
== General ==


=== Python 3 and Qt5 === <!--T:16-->
=== Python 3 and Qt5 ===


=== Some issues === <!--T:19-->
=== Some issues ===


=== Development === <!--T:21-->
=== Development ===


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To [[Compile_on_Windows|compile FreeCAD under Windows]], there are different Libpacks (prepackaged libraries) available:
To [[Compile_on_Windows|compile FreeCAD under Windows]], there are different Libpacks (prepackaged libraries) available:
* Libpack for Windows with Qt xx, OCC yy, and Python zz
* Libpack for Windows with Qt xx, OCC yy, and Python zz


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Other development news:
Other development news:


=== Documentation === <!--T:23-->
=== Documentation ===


=== Known Limitations === <!--T:25-->
=== Known Limitations ===


== User interface == <!--T:27-->
== User interface ==


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* Fixed an issue where using a tablet pen devices (e.g. Wacom tablet) was slow to the point of being completely unusable. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=45046 Forum Discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4687 pull request #4687].
* Fixed an issue where using a tablet pen devices (e.g. Wacom tablet) was slow to the point of being completely unusable. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=45046 Forum Discussion], [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4687 pull request #4687].


== App::Link and assembly == <!--T:29-->
== App::Link and assembly ==


== Core system, App, Base, and Gui namespaces == <!--T:171-->
== Core system, App, Base, and Gui namespaces ==


== Addon Manager == <!--T:41-->
== Addon Manager ==


== Arch Workbench== <!--T:44-->
== Arch Workbench==


== Draft Workbench == <!--T:49-->
== Draft Workbench ==


=== Further Draft Improvements === <!--T:53-->
=== Further Draft Improvements ===


== FEM Workbench == <!--T:55-->
== FEM Workbench ==


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=== Further FEM Improvements === <!--T:61-->
=== Further FEM Improvements ===


* The element order of [[FEM_MeshGmshFromShape|Gmsh]] meshes can be changed via the mesh dialog. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4660 PR #4660]
* The element order of [[FEM_MeshGmshFromShape|Gmsh]] meshes can be changed via the mesh dialog. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4660 PR #4660]
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* Allow to set for the [[FEM_MeshGmshFromShape#Properties|Gmsh]] property '''High Order Optimize''' a certain algorithm. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4705 PR #4705]
* Allow to set for the [[FEM_MeshGmshFromShape#Properties|Gmsh]] property '''High Order Optimize''' a certain algorithm. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4705 PR #4705]


== Import == <!--T:192-->
== Import ==


== Material handling == <!--T:93-->
== Material handling ==


== Mesh == <!--T:194-->
== Mesh ==


=== Further improvements === <!--T:233-->
=== Further improvements ===


== Part Workbench == <!--T:63-->
== Part Workbench ==


=== Further improvements === <!--T:198-->
=== Further improvements ===


* The dialog to edit [[Part_Cylinder|Cylinders]] allows now to specify an angle in respect to the normal of the chosen attachment plane. This way one can create skew cylinders. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4708 Pull request #4708]
* The dialog to edit [[Part_Cylinder|Cylinders]] allows now to specify an angle in respect to the normal of the chosen attachment plane. This way one can create skew cylinders. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4708 Pull request #4708]


== PartDesign Workbench == <!--T:66-->
== PartDesign Workbench ==


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=== Further improvements ===


* The [[PartDesign_AdditiveHelix|Helix]] feature has the new mode '''Height-Turns-Growth''' to create flat spirals. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=56378 Forum thread] [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4590 PR #4590]
* The [[PartDesign_AdditiveHelix|Helix]] feature has the new mode '''Height-Turns-Growth''' to create flat spirals. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=56378 Forum thread] [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4590 PR #4590]
* The [[PartDesign_Sprocket|Sprocket]] feature can now create also ISO-normed sprockets. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=44525#p478369 Forum thread] [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4478 PR #4478]
* The [[PartDesign_Sprocket|Sprocket]] feature can now create also ISO-normed sprockets. [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=44525#p478369 Forum thread] [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4478 PR #4478]


== Path Workbench == <!--T:68-->
== Path Workbench ==


== Render Workbench == <!--T:72-->
== Render Workbench ==


== Sketcher Workbench == <!--T:75-->
== Sketcher Workbench ==


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* Visibility automation allows to open Sketcher in [[Sketcher ViewSection|Section mode]] when entering edit mode [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4742 Pull request] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=57056 Discussion]
* Visibility automation allows to open Sketcher in [[Sketcher ViewSection|Section mode]] when entering edit mode [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4742 Pull request] [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=57056 Discussion]


== Spreadsheet Workbench == <!--T:77-->
== Spreadsheet Workbench ==


* It is now possible to select in the row/column context-menu at what positions new rows/columns will be inserted. Furthermore, when selecting several rows/columns, the row/column context-menu offers now to insert as many new rows/columns as selected. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4704 pull request #4704].
* It is now possible to select in the row/column context-menu at what positions new rows/columns will be inserted. Furthermore, when selecting several rows/columns, the row/column context-menu offers now to insert as many new rows/columns as selected. [https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/pull/4704 pull request #4704].


== Start Workbench == <!--T:79-->
== Start Workbench ==


== Surface Workbench == <!--T:81-->
== Surface Workbench ==


== TechDraw Workbench == <!--T:83-->
== TechDraw Workbench ==


=== Further TechDraw Improvements === <!--T:91-->
=== Further TechDraw Improvements ===


== Web == <!--T:210-->
== Web ==


== Additional modules == <!--T:98-->
== Additional modules ==


=== 3D Printing Tools === <!--T:100-->
=== 3D Printing Tools ===


=== A2plus === <!--T:103-->
=== A2plus ===


=== Assembly3 === <!--T:106-->
=== Assembly3 ===


=== Assembly4 === <!--T:110-->
=== Assembly4 ===


=== ArchTextures === <!--T:115-->
=== ArchTextures ===


=== BOLTSFC === <!--T:117-->
=== BOLTSFC ===


=== CurvedShapes Workbench === <!--T:119-->
=== CurvedShapes Workbench ===


=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) === <!--T:121-->
=== Dodo (formerly Flamingo) ===


=== Fasteners === <!--T:124-->
=== Fasteners ===


=== MeshRemodel Workbench === <!--T:128-->
=== MeshRemodel Workbench ===


=== MOOC Workbench === <!--T:131-->
=== MOOC Workbench ===


=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) === <!--T:135-->
=== NodeEditor (PyFlow) ===


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=== Trails, PyTrails, Turns, pivy_trackers, and Geomatics ===


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Revision as of 10:27, 13 May 2021

This page tracks new features as they are added to the development version of FreeCAD, which is currently 0.20. When the 0.20 feature freeze happens, delete these messages, and don't add more features to this page. FreeCAD 0.20 is expected to be released in 202x.

Are features missing? Mention them in the Release notes for v0.20 forum thread.

See Help FreeCAD for ways to contribute to FreeCAD.

FreeCAD 0.20 was released on DD Month 202x, get it from the Download page. This is a summary of the most interesting changes. The complete list of changes can be found in the MantisBT bugtracker FC 0.20 changelog.

Older FreeCAD release notes can be found in Feature list.

Highlights

General

Python 3 and Qt5

Some issues

Development

To compile FreeCAD under Windows, there are different Libpacks (prepackaged libraries) available:

  • Libpack for Windows with Qt xx, OCC yy, and Python zz

Other development news:

Documentation

Known Limitations

User interface

File:Navi Cube 0.20.gif The navigation cube was reworked to enable these new features:
  • There are now edge faces to view the scene at angles of 45°.
  • The new preferences option Rotate to nearest allows to view the scene at the nearest sensible state. When it is off, clicking to a cube face will and up always to the same position, no matter in what cube state you were when you clicked the face. Click on the image at the left side to see what this means. Try the same click sequence as in the image without the option Rotate to nearest' to experience the difference.
  • By clicking at the dot at the upper right of the cube you can quickly see the backview of the current scene.
  • The size of the cube can be adjusted by the preferences option Cube size.

Forum discussion, pull request #4502 .

Further User Interface Improvements

App::Link and assembly

Core system, App, Base, and Gui namespaces

Addon Manager

Arch Workbench

Draft Workbench

Further Draft Improvements

FEM Workbench


Effect of Mesh Size From Curvature; left: set to 12, right: deactivated
There is a new property for the Gmsh mesher. The number of mesh elements per times the radius of the curvature can be specified. The default is 12 and to get a finer mesh at small corners or holes, this value can be increased for better results. This feature requires Gmsh 4.8 or newer.

Forum discussion, pull request #4596

File:FEM Gmsh-RecombinationAlgorithm.png
Effect of the rcombination algorithm; left: using Simple, right: using Simple full-quad
FreeCAD allows now to select an algorithm as well as 3D mesh recombination for the Gmsh mesher. For more details about the mesh element recombination see this Wiki page.

Pull request #4706

Further FEM Improvements

  • The element order of Gmsh meshes can be changed via the mesh dialog. PR #4660
  • Material cards can now contain values for the electrical conductivity. PR #4647
  • Material cards added for Nitrogen and Argon. PR #4649
  • Support for the Gmsh mesh algorithms "HXT" (3D) and "Packing Parallelograms" (2D) added. PR #4654
  • Allow to set for the Gmsh property High Order Optimize a certain algorithm. PR #4705

Import

Material handling

Mesh

Further improvements

Part Workbench

Further improvements

  • The dialog to edit Cylinders allows now to specify an angle in respect to the normal of the chosen attachment plane. This way one can create skew cylinders. Pull request #4708

PartDesign Workbench

File:PD Pad-Length-alog-direction.gif
Effect of the new option Length along sketch normal.
Click on the image to show the animation.
There is a new option to pad a certain length along the direction. The length is either measured along the sketch normal or along the custom direction.

Forum discussion, pull request #3893

The dialog to edit Cylinder (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 cylinders.

pull request #4708

Further improvements

Path Workbench

Render Workbench

Sketcher Workbench

New Split function to split existing lines or arcs.

Forum discussion pull request #4420

Further improvements

Spreadsheet Workbench

  • It is now possible to select in the row/column context-menu at what positions new rows/columns will be inserted. Furthermore, when selecting several rows/columns, the row/column context-menu offers now to insert as many new rows/columns as selected. pull request #4704.

Start Workbench

Surface Workbench

TechDraw Workbench

Further TechDraw Improvements

Web

Additional modules

3D Printing Tools

A2plus

Assembly3

Assembly4

ArchTextures

BOLTSFC

CurvedShapes Workbench

Dodo (formerly Flamingo)

Fasteners

MeshRemodel Workbench

MOOC Workbench

NodeEditor (PyFlow)

Trails, PyTrails, Turns, pivy_trackers, and Geomatics