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by gntech
Thu Nov 21, 2019 5:27 pm
Forum: Assembly
Topic: Automatic naming of linked bodies (instance naming vs source naming)
Replies: 7
Views: 2022

Re: Automatic naming of linked bodies (instance naming vs source naming)

Thanks for the clarification! So the name can be considered an unique identifier of the part or link. And the label is the user given "name".
by gntech
Thu Nov 21, 2019 1:39 pm
Forum: Assembly
Topic: Automatic naming of linked bodies (instance naming vs source naming)
Replies: 7
Views: 2022

Re: Automatic naming of linked bodies (instance naming vs source naming)

I think it gives a nice overview to be able to see what each part really is directly in the tree. But I realise it is a matter of personal preference.
by gntech
Thu Nov 21, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: Help on using FreeCAD
Topic: [Sketcher] Part of sketch flips when changing dimensions in fully constrained sketch
Replies: 5
Views: 1121

Re: [Sketcher] Part of sketch flips when changing dimensions in fully constrained sketch

Sorry for replying so late Levenberg-Marquardt solver (use it after switching on the expert settings in Sketcher's preferences) usually handles this better. Thanks for the suggestion, this solved my issue! Levenberg-Marquardt behaves the way I am used to from commercial CAD software. It maintains th...
by gntech
Mon Nov 18, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: Help on using FreeCAD
Topic: Save a part externally from within an assembly.
Replies: 0
Views: 615

Save a part externally from within an assembly.

I have created an assembly where I have drawn all the parts in the same file. Now I realize I want to save one of the parts as an external file to be able to use it in other assemblies as well. Is this currently possible? Ideally i want to preserve the linked parts in the assembly as well. So they p...
by gntech
Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: Assembly
Topic: Assembly 4 workbench
Replies: 1338
Views: 867325

Re: Assembly 4 workbench

I need to draw many cabinets with different dimensions. My intention was to use FreeCAD to draw one parametric chipboard cabinet, and import it several times but with different dimensions. I very much understand your need, and I have the same need I definitely understand this as well. This is a com...
by gntech
Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: Assembly
Topic: Automatic naming of linked bodies (instance naming vs source naming)
Replies: 7
Views: 2022

Re: Automatic naming of linked bodies (instance naming vs source naming)

Below is a mockup of what I am looking for.

The parts are named:

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Instance name (partname)
Instance name is what is changed on a rename. The source partname information is sort of already available, see the red ring.
freecad_name_link.png
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by gntech
Fri Nov 15, 2019 2:35 pm
Forum: Assembly
Topic: Automatic naming of linked bodies (instance naming vs source naming)
Replies: 7
Views: 2022

Automatic naming of linked bodies (instance naming vs source naming)

Is it possible to get automatic naming of linked bodies so that the name of the links follow the source in some way? For example, I have made a part that I call "Beam" and then I create a link to that part using alt+drag method. I would then like that the links get a name that shows the co...
by gntech
Wed Jun 26, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: Help on using FreeCAD
Topic: [Sketcher] Part of sketch flips when changing dimensions in fully constrained sketch
Replies: 5
Views: 1121

[Sketcher] Part of sketch flips when changing dimensions in fully constrained sketch

OS: KDE neon User Edition 5.16 (KDE//usr/share/xsessions/plasma) Word size of OS: 64-bit Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit Version: 0.19.17140 (Git) AppImage Build type: Release Branch: master Hash: 961ffce93e0fff6f1bf8326af248fda3f608215f Python version: 3.7.3 Qt version: 5.9.7 Coin version: 4.0.0a OCC ...
by gntech
Wed Apr 03, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Highlight reel for 0.18 release
Replies: 6
Views: 1801

Re: Highlight reel for 0.18 release

I have been away from the community for some time but I have noticed that the official release of 0.18 is now imminent (which is awesome btw). If you have any source video material that you would like in a highlights reel please link it in this thread. Either send files using send.firefox.com or if ...
by gntech
Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:05 am
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Highlight reel for 0.18 release
Replies: 6
Views: 1801

Re: Highlight reel for 0.18 release

Is there some estimated release date set for 0.18? I could assemble the release video if there are some weeks notice and the source material is available. Also, I think the next video should be uploaded to a more official FreeCAD youtube-channel. The first one was on my personal channel and that may...