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* [[File:TechDraw_PageTemplate.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_PageTemplate|Insert Page using Template]]: adds a new page using a selected [[TechDraw_Templates|template]].
* [[File:TechDraw_PageTemplate.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_PageTemplate|Insert Page using Template]]: adds a new page using a selected [[TechDraw_Templates|template]].

* [[File:TechDraw_FillTemplateFields.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_FillTemplateFields|Update template fields]]: {{Version|1.0}}


* [[File:TechDraw_RedrawPage.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_RedrawPage|Redraw Page]]: forces an update of the selected page.
* [[File:TechDraw_RedrawPage.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_RedrawPage|Redraw Page]]: forces an update of the selected page.
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* [[File:TechDraw_View.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_View|Insert View]]: adds a 2D projection view of an object.
* [[File:TechDraw_View.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_View|Insert View]]: adds a 2D projection view of an object.


* [[File:TechDraw_BrokenView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_BrokenView|Insert BrokenView]]: adds a broken view of one or more objects. {{Version|0.22}}
* [[File:TechDraw_BrokenView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_BrokenView|Insert BrokenView]]: adds a broken view of one or more objects. {{Version|1.0}}


* [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ActiveView|Insert Active View]]: inserts a view of the active 3D view.
* [[File:TechDraw_ActiveView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ActiveView|Insert Active View]]: inserts a view of the active 3D view.
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* [[File:TechDraw_2PointCosmeticLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_2PointCosmeticLine|Add Cosmetic Line Through 2 points]]: adds a cosmetic line connecting 2 vertices.
* [[File:TechDraw_2PointCosmeticLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_2PointCosmeticLine|Add Cosmetic Line Through 2 points]]: adds a cosmetic line connecting 2 vertices.


* [[File:TechDraw_CosmeticCircle.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CosmeticCircle|Add Cosmetic Circle]]: adds a cosmetic circle. {{Version|0.22}}
* [[File:TechDraw_CosmeticCircle.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CosmeticCircle|Add Cosmetic Circle]]: adds a cosmetic circle. {{Version|1.0}}


* [[File:TechDraw_DecorateLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|Change Appearance of Lines]]: changes the appearance of selected line(s).
* [[File:TechDraw_DecorateLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|Change Appearance of Lines]]: changes the appearance of selected line(s).
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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionAreaAnnotation.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionAreaAnnotation|Calculate the area of selected faces]]: calculates the area of selected faces and inserts an area annotation. {{Version|0.20}}
* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionAreaAnnotation.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionAreaAnnotation|Calculate the area of selected faces]]: calculates the area of selected faces and inserts an area annotation. {{Version|0.20}}


* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionArcLengthAnnotation.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionArcLengthAnnotation|Calculate the arc length of selected edges]]: calculates the arc length of selected edges and inserts an arc length annotation. {{Version|0.22}}
* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionArcLengthAnnotation.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionArcLengthAnnotation|Calculate the arc length of selected edges]]: calculates the arc length of selected edges and inserts an arc length annotation. {{Version|1.0}}


* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCustomizeFormat.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCustomizeFormat|Customize format label]]: customizes the formatting of a balloon text or dimension text. GD&T symbols and other special character can be added. {{Version|0.20}}
* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCustomizeFormat.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCustomizeFormat|Customize format label]]: customizes the formatting of a balloon text or dimension text. GD&T symbols and other special character can be added. {{Version|0.20}}
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:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionVertexAtIntersection.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionVertexAtIntersection|Add Cosmetic Intersection Vertex(es)]]: adds cosmetic vertex(es) at the intersection(s) of selected edges. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionVertexAtIntersection.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionVertexAtIntersection|Add Cosmetic Intersection Vertex(es)]]: adds cosmetic vertex(es) at the intersection(s) of selected edges. {{Version|0.20}}


:* [[File:TechDraw_CommandAddOffsetVertex.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CommandAddOffsetVertex|Add an offset vertex]]: adds a cosmetic vertex at a specified offset from a selected vertex. {{Version|0.22}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_CommandAddOffsetVertex.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CommandAddOffsetVertex|Add an offset vertex]]: adds a cosmetic vertex at a specified offset from a selected vertex. {{Version|1.0}}


* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCirclesGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmCircle.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Add Cosmetic Circles or Arcs:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCirclesGroup pages redirect here-->
* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCirclesGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmCircle.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Add Cosmetic Circles or Arcs:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCirclesGroup pages redirect here-->
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== Obsolete tools ==
== Obsolete tools ==


* [[File:TechDraw_ClipGroupAdd.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ClipGroupAdd|Add View to Clip Group]]: adds an existing view to a clip group. Not available in {{VersionPlus|0.22}}.
* [[File:TechDraw_ClipGroupAdd.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ClipGroupAdd|Add View to Clip Group]]: adds an existing view to a clip group. Not available in {{VersionPlus|1.0}}.


* [[File:TechDraw_ClipGroupRemove.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ClipGroupRemove|Remove View from Clip Group]]: removes a view from a clip group. Not available in {{VersionPlus|0.22}}.
* [[File:TechDraw_ClipGroupRemove.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ClipGroupRemove|Remove View from Clip Group]]: removes a view from a clip group. Not available in {{VersionPlus|1.0}}.


* [[File:TechDraw_CosmeticEraser.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|Remove Cosmetic Object]]: removes cosmetic objects from a page. Not available in {{VersionPlus|0.22}}.
* [[File:TechDraw_CosmeticEraser.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|Remove Cosmetic Object]]: removes cosmetic objects from a page. Not available in {{VersionPlus|1.0}}.


* [[File:TechDraw_MoveView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_MoveView|Move View]]: moves a view and its dependents to a different page. Not available in {{VersionPlus|0.22}}.
* [[File:TechDraw_MoveView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_MoveView|Move View]]: moves a view and its dependents to a different page. Not available in {{VersionPlus|1.0}}.


== Preferences ==
== Preferences ==

Revision as of 11:45, 21 April 2024

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Introduction

The TechDraw Workbench is used to produce basic technical drawings from 3D models created with another workbench such as Part, PartDesign, or Arch, or imported from other applications. Each drawing is a Page, which can contain various Views of drawable objects such as Part::Features, PartDesign::Bodies, App::Part groups, and Document Object groups. The resulting drawings can be used for things like documentation, manufacturing instructions, contracts, permits, etc.

Dimensions, sections, hatched areas, annotations, and SVG symbols can be added to the page, which can be further exported to different formats like DXF, SVG, and PDF.

If your primary goal is the production of complex 2D drawings and DXF files, and you don't need 3D modelling, FreeCAD may not be the right choice for you. You may wish to consider a dedicated software program for technical drafting instead, such as LibreCAD or QCad.

Antetler

These are tools for creating Page objects.

Views

These are tools for creating View objects.

  • Insert Section Views:

Stacking

These are tools for changing the stacking order which controls the apparent depth of views on a page.

  • Adjust Stacking Order:

Decorations

These are tools to decorate pages or views:

Dimensions

These are tools for creating and working with Dimension objects.

Linear dimensions can be based on two points, on one line, or on two lines.

  • Insert Extent Dimensions:

Annotations

The annotation tools are for "marking up" a drawing with additional information.

  • Add Cosmetic Vertices:
  • Add Centerlines:

Extensions

These are tools to improve your TechDraw drawings.

Attributes and modifications

  • Change Length of Cosmetic Lines or Centerlines:
  • Align Dimensions:
  • Evenly Space Dimensions:

Centerlines and threading

  • Add Centerlines:
  • Add Cosmetic Threads:
  • Add Vertexes:
  • Add Cosmetic Circles or Arcs:
  • Add Cosmetic Parallel or Perpendicular Lines:

Dimensions

  • Create Chain Dimensions:
  • Create Coordinate Dimensions:
  • Create Chamfer Dimensions:
  • Insert Prefix:
  • Change Decimal Places:

Export

These are tools for exporting pages to other applications.

Additional features

Obsolete tools

  • Move View: moves a view and its dependents to a different page. Not available in version 1.0 and above.

Preferences

  • Preferences: preferences for the default values of the drawing page such as projection angle, colors, text sizes, and line styles.

Scripting

The TechDraw tools can be used in macros and from the Python console. For more information see:

Limitations

  • Do not cut, copy and paste TechDraw objects in the Tree view as this generally does not work out well.
  • Do not drag TechDraw objects in the Tree view with the mouse.

Tutorials

A "few" added lines of code result in a tool like the Macro TemplateHelper.

Video tutorials by sliptonic

Development

Do you want to know about the future of the TechDraw Workbench? Visit the TechDraw Roadmap Page to learn more.