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FreeCAD is in continuous development, so there may be missing or outdated information. If you cannot find the information that you need, don't hesitate to ask in the [http://forum.freecadweb.org FreeCAD forum].
FreeCAD is in continuous development, so there may be missing or outdated information. If you cannot find the information that you need, don't hesitate to ask in the [https://forum.freecadweb.org FreeCAD forum].


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* [[Frequently_asked_questions|FAQ]]: Frequently asked questions
* [[Frequently_asked_questions|FAQ]]: Frequently asked questions
* [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] covering different parts of FreeCAD
* [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] covering different parts of FreeCAD

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* [[Workarounds|Workarounds]]
See also:
* [[Migrating_to_FreeCAD_from_Fusion360|Migrating to FreeCAD from Fusion360]]
* [[Migrating_to_FreeCAD_from_Fusion360|Migrating to FreeCAD from Fusion360]]
* [[Migrating_to_FreeCAD_from_OnShape|Migrating to FreeCAD from OnShape]]
* [[Migrating_to_FreeCAD_from_SolidWorks|Migrating to FreeCAD from SolidWorks]]
* [[Migrating_to_FreeCAD_from_Revit|Migrating to FreeCAD from Revit]]
* [https://yorik.uncreated.net/blog/2020-010-freecad-bim-guide FreeCAD BIM migration guide]
* [[BIM_application_compatibility_table|BIM applications compatibility table]]


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* [[Mouse_navigation|Mouse navigation]]: the different types of using the mouse or trackpad to navigate in the 3D view.
* [[Mouse_navigation|Mouse navigation]]: the different types of using the mouse or trackpad to navigate in the 3D view.
* [[Selection_methods|Selection methods]]: the different methods of selecting objects in the software.
* [[Selection_methods|Selection methods]]: the different methods of selecting objects in the software.
* [[Object_name|Object name]]: all objects have a read-only {{incode|Name}} that uniquely identifies them, and a {{incode|Label}} which is user editable.
* [[Object_name|Objects naming]]: FreeCAD objects have a read-only {{incode|Name}} that uniquely identifies them, and a {{incode|Label}} which is user editable.
* [[Preferences_Editor|Preferences Editor]]: the system that allows you to control many properties of the base system and of the individual workbenches.
* [[Preferences_Editor|Preferences Editor]]: the system that allows you to control many properties of the base system and of the individual workbenches.
* [[Import_Export|File formats]]: the different file formats that FreeCAD can read and write.
* [[Import_Export|File formats]]: the different file formats that FreeCAD can read and write.
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Revision as of 10:00, 28 May 2022


This is the main help area for newcomers to FreeCAD.

FreeCAD is in continuous development, so there may be missing or outdated information. If you cannot find the information that you need, don't hesitate to ask in the FreeCAD forum.

If you'd like to contribute to FreeCAD, please donate, and see the Help FreeCAD page for other ways to contribute. If you'd like to edit this wiki, request a wiki account with editor permissions in the forum, and read the WikiPages for the general guidelines that you should follow.

If you would like to know how FreeCAD started years ago visit the History page.

Using FreeCAD

Introduction

Migrating from other software?

Basic application

Workbenches

Workbenches are collections of tools used for specific tasks. These are the base workbenches bundled with every FreeCAD installation:

  • Standard tools. These commands and tools are present in all workbenches.
  • The FEM Workbench provides Finite Element Analysis (FEA) workflow.
  • The Inspection Workbench is made to give you specific tools for examination of shapes. It is still under development.
  • The Path Workbench is used to produce G-Code instructions. It is still under development.
  • The Reverse Engineering Workbench is intended to provide specific tools to convert shapes/solids/meshes into parametric FreeCAD-compatible features. It is still under development.

Macros

Macros are relatively small snippets of Python code that perform a simple or a complex task that is not available in the base FreeCAD system.

Power users have written various macros to enhance FreeCAD with more capabilities.

Since FreeCAD 0.17, many macros can be installed using the Addon Manager. For a list of the macros refer to the Macros recipes page. For manual installation see How to install macros.

External workbenches

When many macros or functions are developed together, and are organized in toolbars and menus, they can become a new workbench.

External workbenches are collections of functions that are not part of the base FreeCAD system, usually developed by experienced users, and targeting a particular need.

Since FreeCAD 0.17, many workbenches can be installed using the Addon Manager. For manual installation see How to install additional workbenches.

Reference

Online Help

This is the official FreeCAD online help. Please note that the whole online help system is currently being reworked. It will be used to generate a .CHM file, that will be distributed with the binary packages of FreeCAD. At the moment the online help summarizes some of the most complete sections of this wiki.

More

  • The Power users hub is the place to go if you would like to see more advanced use of FreeCAD
  • The FreeCAD Community Portal lists projects made by community members around FreeCAD.
  • Don't understand a term or phrase as used in FreeCAD? Try the Glossary page.