Freecad problems. My current progress is also attached.

Freecad problems pdsm wrote: ↑ Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:26 am The issue I am having is that the preview of the subtractive pipe looks good, but when it computes it, the result I get is the intersection of the pipe with the revolution, rather than the subtraction. The problem only occurs when I create an . Nov 5, 2023 · Problem description. Sep 30, 2019 · But the big problem is that Fc can do shell from loft generated whith B-spline Select Clone in the history tree and from the Data Tab (by default at the lower left corner of the FreeCAD window), expand the Property > Scale to see the x,y,z Properties nested inside, and change the X and Z Properties to something like 0. Developer RealThunder introduced a fix to the Dec 9, 2024 · The topological naming problem in FreeCAD refers to the issue of a shape changing its internal name after a modelling operation (pad, cut, union, chamfer, fillet, etc. Somewhere in the last four cuts, FreeCAD stops applying the appropriate surface walls (you can see inside what should be solid parts). Feb 18, 2017 · Hello everyone, I am very new to FreeCAD and, as such, still have a lot to learn. I want to make a simple hole in a spur gear, I follow very nice youtube video's that tells you what to do, but every time when I get to the point of changing the created gear I get messages like: Nov 20, 2024 · The long-standing Topological naming problem has finally been addressed thanks to the joint effort and hard work of several developers. 14 I had with 0. Mod: Assembly Status: Confirmed If you have a GitHub account, or if you don't mind creating one, please consider reporting your issue there instead of here, it will spare developers work time and there are Freecad is developing very fast and have some stability problems but once you understand it, you get used to it. Oct 10, 2020 · I think the problem might be possibly co-planar faces or tangents OficineRobotica wrote: ↑ Sat Oct 10, 2020 11:31 am You need to use the green sub shape binder tool. FreeCAD) and rename or move the files elsewere. The edges are retrieved from a cross section, but are not complete. 3 [Ubuntu 18. This should work. Plastic parts, pressed or cast parts can hardly be modeled without commands like Draft, Fillets, Thickness May 13, 2016 · Since installing 0. Returning to our beloved FreeCAD, there is no doubt about the fact that some functions must be strengthened, in particular those of fillet and chamfer (!), then Sep 2, 2010 · import Part, FreeCAD from FreeCAD import Base # Beam is 4, length 10, half values are used in calculations D is draft, T wall thickness D = 3. 2.  · The problem was that you had to thing set to view not hidden, you had "Pad" at the top and then "pocket" at the bottom. Jan 4, 2025 · Dear FreeCAD team/community, Hope everybody is doing well. If the value is Aug 23, 2024 · I am pretty new to FreeCad, and are on a learning Curve. Need help? Feel free to ask, but please read the guidelines first. Dec 25, 2024 · I use Freecad 1. I tried many things mentioned on the forum, as this problem is faced by many users. 6706 (Git) Build type: Release Branch: releases/FreeCAD-0-16 Feb 2, 2017 · I face problems to close edges in draft mode. IMPORTANT: Please click here and read this first, before asking for help problems creating "Create arc of Ellipse" Post by Roy_043 » Thu Oct 03, 2024 1:04 pm. 13522 (Git) AppImage Build type: None Branch: releases/FreeCAD-0-17 Sep 24, 2022 · Also include information that can help developers to situate the problem, like the operating system you are running FreeCAD on, the exact version of FreeCAD and the relevant libraries. This will result in other parametric features that depend on that shape to break or be incorrectly computed. 13522 (Git) Build type: Release I will be back later if I have more problems. Nevertheless it would be great to see your file, to locate the problem in order to solve it. Not the blue one. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. FreeCAD is not a hand holding, nurturing software. But first: OS: Linux Mint 19. 0 and 0. Anyway I hope my half answers help. Sep 20, 2019 · Hi got exactly the same problem was struggling with it for a while. I am trying to extrude "along normal" but extrusion is along z-axis. 18. Meslomp Posts: 4 Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2020 6:20 pm. If this kind of support is necessary, I think a proper direct Python support should be provided, rather than relying on the parameter. Hello, FreeCAD's development has moved rather fast such that quite often a tutorial will be simply out of date. My Linux computer is an old Lenovo W520. 15. Jul 2, 2017 · FreeCAD is first and foremost a parametric 3-D solid modeling program. Jun 18, 2017 · I have installed the freeCAD using "FreeCAD-0. I suspect the information available to FreeCAD has moved inside Windows. The problem with selecting out of the model window is that you get the SUB SHAPE that you select. I began by creating a sketch of the block and extruding it - no problems. Build type: Release Python version: 3. 7 Coin version: 4. Post by Meslomp » Wed Oct 07, 2020 7:47 pm. But when I go to create a mesh of this model and export as an STL, issues arise: Jan 1, 2019 · My problems with this macro are the following: I've opend FreeCad with a blank project. 4671 (Git) Branch: releases Apr 12, 2022 · Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). 15 or Salome, it looks normal again. What is the best way to close these edges? Obviously I have tried a lot in the draft bench, but I never get the lines in the correct positon even with the snap. Post by Bance » Thu Feb 01, 2024 Jan 9, 2017 · Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit Version: 0. Freecad 0. Mar 13, 2022 · Re: Problems with twisting loft Post by kisolre » Sun Mar 13, 2022 8:08 am TheMarkster wrote: ↑ Sun Mar 13, 2022 6:12 am If it's a steady twist you could probably do it with a sweep along a helix. I know I need to upgrade, but the last time I tried some new stuff had been added which I didn't have time to figure out, so I'm on an old version. It looks like a duplicate object but I checked and I'm pretty sure there isn't any. May 21, 2011 · 9) FreeCAD will now sweep you profile along the path (the path being whatever you high lighted) NOTES: - You can actually use any edge from another shape as a path. 1 When executing the macro, I get the following message: There appears to be quite a few issues with version 2. I just have to figure out how to construct my models so they will consistently save. Feb 4, 2017 · I have also tried running FreeCAD using the Integrated Intel GPU as well as the external NVIDIA GPU. thanks in advance Full version info: OS: Windows 7 Word size of OS: 32-bit Word size of FreeCAD: 32-bit Version: 0. 04]. 2. Any other options I could try to make this work? OS: Windows 10 Word size of OS: 64-bit Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit Version: 0. Before that, I would like to mention that, It was working fine until yesterday. 81. I loaded the "BaseAndRiser" file and added the fillets and chamfers completely without problems. 24212 Conda/Windows (full info at the bottom) I have a cylinder (d = 40, h = 80) from which I'm trying to cut out a hemispherical sweep. Aug 25, 2013 · I'm having the same problems with 0. Nov 21, 2024 · Problems after "upgrade" to FreeCAD 1. 3 (X-Cinnamon/cinnamon) Word size of OS: 64-bit Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit Version: 0. BTW: Would be cool if you could generate a stl which has no errors in FreeCAD mesh workbench. May 10, 2020 · Hello all, I have been working with FreeCad for some time and creating basic shapes but have just tried creating threaded shafts and ran into a problem. To prove me wrong: go into your freecad settings folder (~/. Anthony000 Posts: 8 Joined: Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:35 am. The optimizations in the techdraw workbench have things running much faster. Dec 5, 2023 · Hi all, I have a simple shape in sketcher, it is a sweep hand for a watch. Post by more11 » Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:29 pm. Buxato Posts: 19 Joined: Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:36 am. cube_dfx from Freecad. The . Top Jun 19, 2020 · To try to get around the problem, I used the following artifice; multiplied the density value of the material, on the *DENSITY label, by 9. 1 FC. Thank you very much!! OS: Debian GNU/Linux 9. I just updated to FreeCAD v0. stp file. Aug 30, 2021 · Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). 1, 21. 21 release series are the inclusion of the topological naming problem mitigation code, an integrated assembly Dec 3, 2023 · I am still having this problem on the Windows releases (21. Jan 27, 2023 · The problem comes when I export it, because one extra prism appears for no apparent reason. 0 Post by Shalmeneser » Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:54 am 2-Mechanism-2 sketch is illegal for Pocket operation : lines must not intersect lines (themselves or other). While it is very easy for a human to decide what is the same as before it can be extremely difficult for a computer. The FreeCAD "About" function does not pick up the correct Windows version. Milling, including engraving, is inherently a 3-D process. Until recently I engaged on designing my own farming attachments, then I started using FreeCad. IMPORTANT: Please click here and read this first, before asking for help Also, be nice to others! Read the FreeCAD code of conduct! 8 posts • Page 1 of 1. the edge of a Box for a path. jpg. PNG. Kunda1 Veteran Posts: 13434 Joined: Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:03 pm. This issue affects all objects in FreeCAD but is especially notable when Mar 11, 2021 · This drawing opens perfectly on my Linux computer running 0. This issue affects all objects in FreeCAD but is especially notable when Mar 22, 2019 · Try the Import again, and let us know that messages are in the Report View and Python Console, along with you proper Help > About FreeCAD > Copy to Clipboard info as mentioned. A Sketcher Lecture with in-depth information is available in English, auf  · Also, be nice to others! Read the FreeCAD code of conduct! 4 posts • Page 1 of 1. After a half dozen attempts with Validate Sketch, where I discovered overlapping lines, mostly, I finally got it to close. My current progress is also attached. The extruded shape overlaps some of the fillet/bend from the sheet metal part. You signed out in another tab or window. Look at those channels (order is not important) but start with On Feb 7, 2022, the FreeCAD project migrated all issues from this site at tracker. Post by Justnothing » Tue Jan 07, 2025 1:48 pm. I have other graphical problems, like the first 3 or 4 menus not showing anymore when I click on them, same thing with the workbench selector. Nope, it's not designed. Forum rules FreeCAD 0. 7 Jun 1, 2014 · Guille, Assuming you are on Windows since you use AutoCAD, I suggest you install the evaluation version of CAD Exchanger to convert STEP, IGES or Brep files to ACIS-SAT (*. Jul 21, 2023 · wieszak17, I tried updating etc. IMPORTANT: Please click here and read this first, before asking for help Read the FreeCAD code of conduct! 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. Dec 12, 2015 · Therein is the problem. Jul 16, 2013 · Are there settings somewhere that need to be tweaked to get a nice mesh export? If I make a simple cube it will export to stl nicely, perhaps there are problems with my freecad model? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Subproject(s) affected? Other (specify in Mar 30, 2012 · I don't have this kind of problem on Ubuntu. Top. 0 Hi, I'm noticing some inconsistency with the slot tool in sketcher in RC2. IMPORTANT: Please click here and read this first, before asking for help Posts: 3 Joined: Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:30 am. I moved the topic accordingly but left a Jan 9, 2017 · Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit Version: 0. I have run into a problem however. Please post all the data by using the "copy to clip board" button in the Help (menu) → about FreeCAD dialogue, and do this from the Part or PartDesign workbench. sat), which is a file format AutoCAD can import. Go to the Part Workbench. qss/FreeCAD Dark/Qt default Installed mods: * Rocket 3. It seems the sweep fails as if there is an intersection of the first and last faces. The program is terribly difficult to use. It was actually a great relief to know that the problem was not in my work. IMPORTANT: Please click here and read this first, before asking for help /issues/10 as I get the same problem with the standard importer. If you are on Debian, Fedora or Ubuntu and some other distributions, FreeCAD is already included in the standard software repositories and you can si Sign up for a free GitHub account to open an issue and contact its maintainers and the community. If I 1. I have produced a series of screen shots to show the problem. I tried to fix my sketch with polylines, but I must have been doing something wrong, because, even though I thought I was getting an automatic constraint on endpoints, it Jun 25, 2020 · OK, it seems there is ( allegedly ) spurious change in x when editing z. Because if FreeCAD just exported in the correct units I wouldn't have this problem. OS: Ubuntu 14. Does anyone know what is going wrong? Thank you so much! You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. 17. When it happens I have to restart FreeCAD. 16 I have found a problem with multiple chamfers and fillets on solids. bernd Veteran Posts: 12849 Joined: Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:07 pm Jun 1, 2014 · Freecad_problems with 3D objects. Post by LION64 » Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:51 am. It comes from the geometric kernel and FreeCAD cannot do much about it. 19 seems to have more functionality, but works fine. 13. Apr 26, 2020 · Re: Problem with techDraw Post by alexu » Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:56 pm wandererfan wrote: ↑ Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:08 pm The center mark is blocking selection of the little circle. In other words, some of these parts are not exported and therefore Blender does not Nov 4, 2021 · No that wasn't the problem. Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). Once I get the tool activated and I try to mark a corner of my solid, the tool turns off. I am trying to create my own version of a filament spool holder that uses bearings and has a threaded shaft to hold the spool. Hallo zusammen, Ich bin ein typischer Newbie und bekomme einen Fehler, wenn ich versuche FreeCAD zu installieren. 0 * FreeCAD_Turning_Addon 0. Imagine a simple cube and from one state to the next you have slightly changed the dimensions and you have slightly turned it. I was reading some topics reagrding steps but any of them suit my problem. . IMPORTANT: Please click here and read this first, before asking for help I would try to solve the problem using arrays in the draft. The problem happens both with the OP's model, and with a simple small pipe to large pipe incompressible flow model I created to test CfdOF (see attached file). 0: FreeCAD_weekly-builds-35594-2024-01-15-conda-Windows-x86_64-py310). Jul 11, 2013 · If it is a versioning problem, I am betting it has more to do with opencascade version than freecad version. Is this a bug ? Or Something is also wrong here? System information: OS: Windows 10 Dec 30, 2019 · That's what I was most afraid of. None of these have worked so far. Thanks in advance for your help. Problems Filleting BSpline object. Nevertheless the inverted faces in your model could be a problem when e. P. What am I doing wrong Feb 3, 2021 · You cannot insert arbitrary points, but you can convert the circle to a B-spline and modify position and weights of the control points. I'm at a loss to understand what is happening or how to change this. 14. Post by kisolre » Sun Apr 07, 2019 7:44 pm. (tested on 0. As I told, just recomputing your document was enough for me. Jan 7, 2025 · Problems using Sketcher. Thank you so much for your help. exsolvespacer Posts: 186 Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2021 1:15 pm. Post by Gamesnic » Fri Dec 20, 2019 9:59 pm. 0 from RT branch Post by exsolvespacer » Thu Nov 21, 2024 4:44 pm I'm having trouble identifying the problem with a sketch in Part Design which I am trying to Pad. Jun 2, 2023 · As a very new freecad user, I have been reading about and trying to understand the Topological Naming Problem at least to the point where my workflow does not lead into problems as my designs get more complicated. 1 LTS Word size of OS: 64 Aug 11, 2017 · But selecting the bottom faces, choosing 1mm for the fillet and clicking fillet doesn't work as expected. I have two shapes and I'm trying to cut out the extruded shape from the sheet metal shape. 4 (stretch) Word size of OS: 64-bit Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit Version: 0. When I remove the user. They are unable to touch each other. Forum rules start FreeCAD, new document. Mar 4, 2017 · if you would like to work with FEM in FreeCAD it is highly recommended to use latest development versions 0. I could say that FreeCAD is in effect generating a corrupt file. 1 of this macro to handle the different builds of FreeCAD in use at the moment, so rather than a lot of back and forth I've tested the Apr 9, 2022 · If FreeCAD was loaded with the UI, the solver method configured should take the parameter value provided by the last line. Missing parts of gear like the OP had. inp file remains. 4671 (Git) Branch: releases Apr 19, 2021 · Also what is the exact build version of Windows 10, it should be something like 10. So the kernel is the problem. My problems are selected with red. I am having problems adding chamfers to my part design (file Jul 5, 2015 · the freecad project it's finished but when it comes to exporting it into an stl file all the edges and the holes disappear and if I open it in netfabb for checking I get the warning icon,stating I cannot print it. Feb 22, 2021 · Problems with subtractive sweep. Part wbclick on a default cubeclick on view from the top if you are not already doing so 2) change to Draft WB, click just once on the top face of the part cube, such that only its  · Are there settings somewhere that need to be tweaked to get a nice mesh export? If I make a simple cube it will export to stl nicely, perhaps there are problems with my freecad model? Any help would be greatly appreciated. 9 and change the Y Dec 3, 2024 · Re: Problems with sketcher in V1. xxxx. 1 does not start on Windows 10 X64, only the boot presentation appears but does not open the program. 1. Mar 9, 2017 · Hello, I've imported a svg into geometry. g. NX image. Jan 24, 2024 · Re: Problems with AdditiveLoft Post by onekk » Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:05 pm Without a file is difficult to tell, but is seem order of edges (or circle direction) is the opposite of the preceding, this will make the algorithm to bend the loft to respect edge order (direction if circle). All wires I'm able to convert into Faces only one area is not working. I import the individual parts as iges files and then change their properties (color, transparency, etc). IMPORTANT: Please click here and read this first, before asking for help Problems with creating an external geometry link. Dec 27, 2024 · Stylesheet/Theme/QtStyle: unset/FreeCAD Classic/Qt default Problem I have a relatively simple model here I think, just an Additive Pipe with a few sections, and a Revolution to create a sphere on the end of the pipe. I even tried creating a new body, doing the operation as a Additive pipe (which seemed to create a valid  · Problem setting working plane in draft mode. problems with changing sizes. 5% CPU and zero I/O deltas which means, on my 8-core/16-thread system, that it's Trouble Installing or Updating FreeCAD: Ensure you follow the installation instructions for your operating system. 0 from RT branch Post by TheMarkster » Thu Nov 21, 2024 5:03 pm The validate sketch tool can be used to delete all external geometry. If I start with x,y,z rotations of 0, 90, 0 and y offset of -75, then incrementing z rotation seems to start OK ( though I'm unconvinced that it is actually 1 degree steps ). Image 17-03-2023 at 20. But then I started to use the Path workbench to generate g-code and it went sideways. Forum rules FreeCAD tells you this when you tick the box in the development version. 18 (It does some expected things with the IPC codes, since 0. problems creating "Create arc of Ellipse"  · Hence, I post my problem in this forum, hope that someone might help me deal with this issue. It was not until a couple of nights ago that I installed Freecad again onto my Eeepc 901 that I discovered that there may be a problem with the 64 bit version. OS: Windows 7 Word size of OS: 64-bit Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit Version: 0. gears 1. Reload to refresh your session. org to our main GitHub repository. Sep 1, 2014 · Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). stp file was created from the ‘export to CAD’ option in the Part workbench, to avoid the ‘export as STEP with colors’ option. Sometimes it works and Mar 31, 2017 · I'm encountering a problem where I am trying to build a model of a cylinder block for a steam locomotive which starts with a basic shape from which I'm trying to raise a flange at the center and on the saddle which is wider (deeper) than the rest of the block. 17 I constantly have problems with the Edge Link tool not working as expected. Re: Problems saving files. Not to say that FreeCAD doesn't have its shortcoming too. I have 014 on the Eeepc and I have 013 on my AMD64x2. Realthunder's algorithm has been carefully implemented and improved to Feb 4, 2023 · TNP is an inherent problem with parametric modelling. (I am using FreeCAD 0. Jim. Jun 29, 2023 · Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). Apr 10, 2019 · Seems to be a shortcoming in LibreCAD to me. The most notable improvements over the 0. It appears your interest is in 2-D shapes. 6706 (Git) Build type: Release Branch: releases/FreeCAD-0-16 Mar 6, 2016 · Post scriptum: another effect of adding the cut with problem: if 'Cut_roof_garage' is added, and changing the align property of main wall, the wall is not redrawn with the new property (for instance changing from left to right, nothing happens when Cut_roof_garage is child of parent, but the drawing is updated as soon as the Cut_roof_garage is removed from parent). 0 and no later, if the option is available, as AutoCAD won't be able to read newer versions. 17 onward, PartDesign has its own "create sketch" icon, which automatically creates a PartDesign Body if none is found. 00 T = . 21. May 24, 2015 · I'm happy to try any suggestions as I really want to keep using FreeCAD. Problems with extrude. Updating FreeCAD regularly helps address bugs and Feb 6, 2023 · In short, the problem is that you started from the Sketcher workbench, and created your sketch from there. This Despite taking much more time designing parts I cant get a hold on using assemblies with A2plus add on. 2 Rafaela Apr 21, 2013 · Problems with cut in python. png. Dec 3, 2024 · Re: Problems with sketcher in V1. 7. issue #16321. Dec 20, 2019 · Probleme bei der Installation von FreeCAD / Problems installing FreeCAD. Sometimes it works and Nov 27, 2017 · No I found what causes the problem. I was using freecad for almost a year mainly for step visualization and during this time I was able to open all kinds of steps until a couple of month, when a problem appeared. Import the STL. When I increase the number of elements used I get fusing problems, in some cases I get a BREP message, and more recently adding (fusing) the next panel of the rib to the rib made so far, rendered the rib invisible ( Part. JPG. 00 L = 5. 12+ Qt version: 4. Oh well my problem I guess. All new bugs must be submitted there. Generally, design a solid in FreeCAD, then if 2d drawings are needed, use the Drawing Workbench, there is a new improved Techdraw WB soon to arrive in master. I have come up with an issue that I really don't know how to solve, but perhaps someone here can help me ? Problems with exporting a combined part. and "BCurve dxf export not yet supported" errors in console. 00 B = 2. I created an object based on a  · Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). The stat recess and the O-ring recess do not move with the face. 04 64bit) Jul 12, 2017 · Problems with FEM. draw a rectangle in the sketch Feb 18, 2017 · Hello everyone, I am very new to FreeCAD and, as such, still have a lot to learn. That's fine if you use any other workbench afterwards but PartDesign. again before re-installing it. OS: Linux Mint 17. 0,0,0 is the  · I am often having problems modifying my designs and I have attached an example case: Sat Housing. I use other software that all seems to manage to get this right. f86a4e4-WIN-x64_Installer-1" and installation went perfectly fine. Sep 28, 2023 · I have a problem in 0. Materials ** written by write_materials function ** Young's modulus unit is MPa = N/mm2 ** Density's unit is t/mm^3 ** FreeCAD material name . claus007 Dec 20, 2019 · Hello all, I just switched over to the Freecad-daily PPA in LinuxMint 19. oce-0. 17 version 13522 OS: Windows 10 Word size of OS: 64-bit Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit Version: 0. Hello, I have a problem with redefining distances and it probably is me doing something wrong, but I am totally clue less. It is a source file. In 0. Does anybody have an idea, how I can debug this problem? ----OS: Windows 10 Word size of OS: 64-bit Word size of FreeCAD: Jun 29, 2017 · I am using Yoriks Van Havre Free Cad Manual to try to learn to use Free Cad, I have problems with the Draft Workbench exercise starting page 63. I. Next; more11 Posts: 124 Joined: Sun Sep 28, 2014 11:03 am. Last edited by Guille on Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:39 pm, edited 2 times in total. Sep 12, 2024 · Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). Re: Newbie problem: wire is not closed (file attached) Mar 27, 2013 · This is clearly a use problem and should have been posted in the "Help on using FreeCAD" forum. It is a collection of tools, created by a handful of volunteers, offered completely free, with no support Jun 21, 2020 · The problem is: FreeCAD sees some IDs before and some IDs after a change. 19. Oct 3, 2024 · problems creating "Create arc of Ellipse" Post by DutchInVA » Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:48 am When I try to create an arc of an ellipse, and I set up the the vertical axis first, then when trying to setup the horizontal axis the selection will not select the end point exactly. DutchInVA Posts: 10 May 19, 2016 · This is probably one reason you are having problems. FreeCAD has considerable strength for 2-D support in the Draft workbench and some other areas, but the Path workbench only works with 3-D objects. Feb 27, 2012 · IMPORTANT: Please click here and read this first, before asking for help Also, be nice to others! Read the FreeCAD code of conduct! Mar 22, 2022 · Previously I used this method with other objects without problem in Freecad. Problems creating sketch in 3 planes. nateduffy Posts: 4 Joined: Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:22 am. 20) Hardware affected: nvidia graphic cards Problem: When running from terminal, might report: May 17, 2016 · You will always find problems with the more complex dxf components, but lines, arc and circles should work. Build type: Release Sep 2, 2010 · All is ok when I use a course grid to construct the boat. Jun 3, 2018 · When I try to save or export a file from FreeCAD 0. Feb 18, 2023 · FreeCAD's 'topological naming problem' is legendary. freecad. Re: IGES import problem. I need your help here. If width is 35, the left cut is just tangent to a circular hole : coplanarity problem ! try with 35,01 and ChekGeometry is OK. bernd FreeCAD Guru Posts: 12855 Joined: Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:07 pm Aug 18, 2014 · I been using FreeCad for almost 6months now, and most of the time, I'm only using LibreCad. These images show only a 1 mm difference in movement in the Y axis. Anyway, as i wrote before in that case the gear addon have issues. S. 6. As you can see in the image below, I'm quite sure that I've collected all the vertexes and wires, as well in Inkscape I have checked that everything is closed. obj and import it into Blender, FreeCAD only exports a part of the model even though all parts have been selected in the 3D view.  · Hello, I have been trying lots of times to change gears that are designed in freecad. Nov 21, 2024 · Re: Problems after "upgrade" to FreeCAD 1. Forum rules and Helpful information. Yes, Windows 11 is mostly a re-skinned Windows 10, but "About" does not pick up the correct release version either. cfg and start FreeCAD and open the Preferences everything is fine. bambuko FreeCAD Pro Posts: 2243 Joined: Thu Oct 24, 2019 12:53 pm Location: UK, England, North Devon. Problems trying to figure out the path workbench. Imagine further that you get May 24, 2015 · I'm happy to try any suggestions as I really want to keep using FreeCAD. Be sure to choose ACIS v7. Splines and elipses are less likely to work properly or at all. 2 LTS Word size of OS: 32-bit Word size of FreeCAD: 32-bit Version: 0. 13, and have had the same problem on both Windows 7 64bit and Kubuntu 13. Nov 15, 2024 · Here are two images to better explain my problem. It is fully constrained but when I attempt to create a pad, I get a message saying that 'the wire is not closed'. Jun 20, 2022 · Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). Nothing I have tried has resolved this. The example attached is as simple as I can make it: it's only cuts, and the cuts are only simple shapes. 0 * freecad. You found already the common recommendation to offset one of the solids. I haven't talked about it because I suspect the culprit is the Compiz-Fusion compositing window manager. Your problems are only just starting if you continue to sketch like that .  · Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). 16. It is only mitigated to a point in commercial modellers, it will be mitigated, to a point, in FreeCAD eventually. 20 and every time I go to make an action, the application freezes in a non-responsive state for a random period of time. I'm almost done with designing the parts and now started to export my parts into DXF format to get them laser cut. Since all coordinate values in FreeCAD is floating point, some of these values might drift a bit when a function/calculation is applied to it. PartDesign workbench creates one solid, you should nearly always have everything hidden except the last item. Jan 19, 2018 · NormandC FreeCAD Guru Posts: 18591 Joined: Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:52 pm Location: Québec, Canada Jan 14, 2024 · I am often having problems modifying my designs and I have attached an example case: Sat Housing. Post by Buxato » Tue Mar 22, 2022 7:55 pm. you can use a sub-shape, e. I even tried creating a new body, doing the operation as a Additive pipe (which seemed to create a valid  · My freecad version is 0. problems creating "Create arc of Ellipse" Post by DutchInVA » Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:48 am. Generally spoken is FreeCAD not designed to change the basic structure of existing things; example: you don't model a flat plate and bend it, you model it so that it is bent right away. 0. No access violations, no cyclic errors - so it's not a problem with the drawing file or a basic problem with FreeCAD. 2 33771) and thought I was over the hard part: I have a small test part that has all the features I need for the real thing. I do not know why this work around succeeds but suspect that it has to do with the inherent inaccuracy or tolerances used in the sweep feature. It is not neglected, simply it is not very visible in actual "main development branch", as the main concerns of "FreeCAD stock version" is stability and compatibility with Feb 4, 2017 · I have also tried running FreeCAD using the Integrated Intel GPU as well as the external NVIDIA GPU. Nov 19, 2024 · This is the second release candidate of FreeCAD 1. I've tried to export pieces separately and they look fine but when I export the whole file is when this problem appears (you will see it much better in the pic). Happy new year 2025! Introduction (you can skip this detail and go directly to the problem section): I am designing a (dog’s) paw-shaped stamp for my daughter to imprint on her cookies and other confections. create a body in part design 2. chrisb FreeCAD Guru Posts: 54535 Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:14 am. But mu GUI is not opening at all. Apr 7, 2019 · Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). 0a OCC version: 6. using Aug 25, 2013 · I'm having the same problems with 0. Sep 26, 2024 · Problems with additive pipe. 04. create a sketch in the active body in the XY plane 3. I will be using a CAD software to primarily make some parts to print using my Bambu Lab X1 series. 6706 (Git) Build type: Release Branch: releases/FreeCAD-0-16 Oct 29, 2024 · Stylesheet/Theme/QtStyle: FreeCAD Dark. I want to make a simple hole in a spur gear, I follow very nice youtube video's that tells you what to do, but every time when I get to the point of changing the created gear I get messages like: Jan 8, 2022 · The Boolean operation works well, and completes the body as intended without any additional features or problems. Dec 15, 2019 · Besides I have found another problem. Here is my data from the 'About' window. But this option is disabled by default and AFIAK there are currently problems, when projecting non-solid geometry. Searching previous posts and the tutorials have not helped. I come easily to the point where the to rectangles and the six crossing lines are drawn. === Mar 12, 2024 · AFAICT the problem is caused by the use of spreadsheet values from "NB-01-Assembly" in "NB_01-Bodies", and the subsequent use of Bodies from the latter file in the first. show(rib) showed nothing in the freecad console ). It's frequently cited as the number one reason holding back widespread adoption of FreeCAD for commercial use. 8. Apr 23, 2022 · Hello, I have been trying lots of times to change gears that are designed in freecad. Oct 3, 2024 · Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). IMPORTANT: Please click here and read this first, before asking for help Also, be nice to others! Read the FreeCAD code of conduct! May 18, 2019 · It sounds as if there is a problem in FreeCAD, for which you found a workaround. I started a Dec 9, 2024 · The topological naming problem in FreeCAD refers to the issue of a shape changing its internal name after a modelling operation (pad, cut, union, chamfer, fillet, etc. Jun 15, 2022 · fixing it btw, is quite tedious, for example, just because you have a point on line symbol at the intersection does not mean that you have constrained it to the actual intersection, for that you need to select 3 entities - the midline, the pitch circle and the centre of radius - which produces two points on line - the fact that you have put both radius equal in a slot should be a Aug 9, 2022 · This is a well-known industry-wide problem. 6706. Assembly: Cannot use datums axis anymore. Post by Jul 12, 2017 · Problems with FEM. Greetings user1234. Jun 3, 2016 · It seems like a simple cut, but I'm wondering if my use of the Sheet Metal plugin has created a geometry problem. Select the STL in the Model list Menu: Part->Create shape from mesh Select the new part Menu: Part->convert to solid Select the new part pdsm wrote: ↑ Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:26 am The issue I am having is that the preview of the subtractive pipe looks good, but when it computes it, the result I get is the intersection of the pipe with the revolution, rather than the subtraction. The Open discussion forum (as its description says) is for general talk about the future of FreeCAD, not its use. Part design works well with building a single model, but if there is a possible gap between the parts Mar 17, 2023 · Post here for help on using FreeCAD's graphical user interface (GUI). There have been tons of fixes and improvements in FEM WB in 0. 3. ) is performed. I've been using FreeCAD to put together assemblies of parts made in the eMachineShop software. without luck so I then uninstalled FreeCAD and updated etc. Every time I update a part, assembly falls apart or some constraints go away which in Applying any kind of theme will freeze the interface or, for a better explanation will slow it down to the point of having up to 60 seconds of delay between a click on a interface Looking at the system state with ProcessExplorer I see that FreeCAD is consuming about 6. Feb 27, 2012 · IMPORTANT: Please click here and read this first, before asking for help Also, be nice to others! Read the FreeCAD code of conduct! Sep 8, 2018 · The problem is that when I export from FreeCAD to . fommen Posts: 2 Joined: Thu May 19, 2016 3:59 pm. 0 and have problem with sketch module: When indicating points during dimensioning, the dimensioning value is obscured by the cross so you can't see at what point the point changes color and you can select it. But starting the Arch Workbench and opening the Preferences without changing anything, leads to the output "Cannot restore!" Aug 29, 2018 · Freecad crashes on loading, sometimes loads and crashes almost immediately afterwards, sometimes opens for a short time but soon crashes. Full version info. Feb 1, 2024 · I've been slowly progressing with FreeCAD (0. Aug 26, 2019 · Scaling an STL in FreeCAD Posted on September 13, 2016 by Angus I found a new way to scale STLs in FreeCAD where you don’t need to use the Python console. I have installed Freecad 0. 2, and the latest weekly build of 22. For example I want to increase the pad size of the Flange (eg to 40mm) and the first problem arises: 1. Sep 20, 2023 · We are trying to create a fillet on the following product, but running into problems. FreeCAD says "Failed to create fillet". 1 stable on windows 10 X64 and it does not open. I've been designing something that needs knurling on a cylinder and have ran into an issue when using the draft array function to make a polar array of the sweep object around the cylinder. You switched accounts on another tab or window. But basically Gears made by Freecad gear tool cannot be exported to dxf without problems. DutchInVA Posts: 10 Joined: Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:35 am. I am still thinking this has to do with the shapeview parameter. FreeCAD safely ignores the external geometries when operating on sketches. Oct 3, 2024 · Read the FreeCAD code of conduct! 7 posts • Page 1 of 1. In the attached files I have created a local copy of the spreadsheet in "NB_01-Bodies" and updated all expressions in the file to reference that spreadsheet. 05 # ===== # The boat shape is based on y=x**2 forms for the keel, cross section profile, and plan view # y is up, x is along length of boat, z is width direction. Are there any fixes? My specs are as follows: Windows 11 (No previous problems until this update) 11th Gen Intel Core If you are on Windows or macOS, the simplest way is to head to the Download page, where you'll find several ready-to-install packages. In FreeCAD you need to convert the stl into a solid. FreeCAD draws simple and medium parts nicely, but as soon as you get to complex parts, problems appear, mostly with the kernel. I'm wondering if that is the problem. more information on it: I was trying to open a step file of about Nov 5, 2024 · You signed in with another tab or window.  · I have been using FreeCAD for a year or so, but I am new to the forum, so apologies for what I get wrong! I am using FreeCAD V0. 928, we have been getting reports that old Windows 10 builds can cause crashes and have been fixed by bring them up to at least 2020 H1 level. e. The first picture shows the selected edges  · I am trying to make assemblies in FreeCad and have tried assembly 2 and 4 and A2plus so I have multiple versions of FreeCad installed is this the problem or is it something else? I'm real new to FreeCad any help is appreciated. When I attempt to intersect the front view with the top view, it jumps behind the top view.  · New to FreeCAD - looking forward to getting deeper into it. Oct 12, 2014 · Problems with extrude. Post by Phönix 64 » Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:42 am. The hardest thing is to use the sketching. Code: Select all. Have a nice day! Top. When the number of the coil spring is lower than 5, the middle section of the spring will be missing in the OCC window. 17 version of FreeCAD. Dimensioning values have five decimal places - how to change that? When arranging elements on a sketch, I normally do it Feb 5, 2013 · I would like to advise that I am having and over serveral versions of Freecad, the same problem with the select surface. I am using oce 0. Auf Windows 10 64 Bit, egal ob die x64 oder x86 Version installiere, bricht die Installation ab. However, when I export the geometry as STEP and import it in FreeCAD 0. of course not that often as the kernel in FreeCAD. Mar 7, 2020 · This is the so called coplanar faces problem. 04 64bit) kzembower wrote: ↑ Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:35 pm Thanks so much to all who made suggestions. I walked through the steps using: OS: Ubuntu 18. Thus, the edited portion of the . We want it as shown in NX, but we are getting a slightly different version in FC. 19041. Build type: None Python version: 2. aswb zaabe pisvi qmjsh aiatfk kwgi mxdtxt ofr fgjhvz luo