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by drmacro
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Sketcher: Snapping to external edges automatically
Replies: 9
Views: 316

Re: Sketcher: Snapping to external edges automatically

Snapping that worked well in sketcher would be a good thing.

External geometry should be able to be used as real geometry, you shouldn't have to trace over it. And, the code already exists...
by drmacro
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: Help on using FreeCAD
Topic: How to convert to .STP file
Replies: 6
Views: 230

Re: How to convert to .STP file

Yes, the .STL loads fine. I can measure it, etc, but no functionality is available associated with it. Like convert to solid I guess I stumped this illustrious group. Not impressed people. It's ok, I'm not impressed by your attitude. :mrgreen: A mesh is typically not a source for a step file which ...
by drmacro
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: Help on using FreeCAD
Topic: STL to STEP file conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 179

Re: STL to STEP file conversion

It is never a good idea to assume that an STL is manifold (i.e.valid). Use the Mesh workbench Analyze after import to confirm. If it isn't then it is a problem for any further conversion. Fixing this can sometimes be done in the Mesh workbench. If it is manifold, then use the Part workbench Convert ...
by drmacro
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Help on using FreeCAD
Topic: Modifying master sketch breaks slave sketch
Replies: 7
Views: 376

Re: Modifying master sketch breaks slave sketch

...So no choice but to workaround. ... Yes. And one of those workarounds should be actually purposely creating TNP and learning how to fix it...without starting over again. Of course, everyone is more interested in working on their project, but, sometimes it is beneficial to work on stuff that is i...
by drmacro
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: [REQ] This is a formal request to support the USD format
Replies: 16
Views: 642

Re: [REQ] This is a formal request to support the USD format

Hard surface visual assets, typically, are real things like gears and such. For that you choose one of the many other formats (dae, 3mf, stl, obj, xhtml, glTF, 3dmax), an animation format is even for that not really suited. Probability step or plain brep is for that better, to mesh it direct and no...
by drmacro
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:16 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: [REQ] This is a formal request to support the USD format
Replies: 16
Views: 642

Re: [REQ] This is a formal request to support the USD format

getting hard surface assets from CAD to somewhere were they are very useful in scenes that are then communicated with USD would seem more useful Without any searching, i am sure 10 other formats can do it either and probably better, besides why should someone make visual assets in FreeCAD. And when...
by drmacro
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: [REQ] This is a formal request to support the USD format
Replies: 16
Views: 642

Re: [REQ] This is a formal request to support the USD format

I am sure, when i said, that USD have no purpose in CAD and not needed here, the pitchforks goes against me. Greetings user1234 I would rephrase it to: "USD has limited purpose in CAD". As I noted, getting hard surface assets from CAD to somewhere were they are very useful in scenes that ...
by drmacro
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: Help on using FreeCAD
Topic: Moving Sketch to Datum Plane
Replies: 7
Views: 208

Re: Moving Sketch to Datum Plane

sonnichs wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:21 pm OK Dr Macro--this worked after I realized that you must select the datum-plane FIRST
thanks
Fritz
Yes, that is what I said... ;)
by drmacro
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: [REQ] This is a formal request to support the USD format
Replies: 16
Views: 642

Re: [REQ] This is a formal request to support the USD format

wmayer wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:11 am ...
Because
the USD format is the future of all things 3d.
:D
Clearly the throngs of people with torches and pitchforks clamoring for this must be quelled. :mrgreen:

Disclamer: this post is me being funny having not had enough morning coffee. 8-)
by drmacro
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Help on using FreeCAD
Topic: Moving Sketch to Datum Plane
Replies: 7
Views: 208

Re: Moving Sketch to Datum Plane

Assuming you are using Part Design, use the Map sketch tool Image

Select that Datum plane and then click the icon and select the sketch.

Or, use the Map mode dialog and just locate the sketch...no Datum plane necessary.