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by freedman
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:05 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Why no default Map Mode for flat face sketch placement?
Replies: 3
Views: 193

Re: Why no default Map Mode for flat face sketch placement?

not clear to me what the point is here. PartDesign is supposed to be an advanced version of a modeler, I'm trying to understand why the Map Modes are not being used. I am showing they work but they are not implemented. There are many Map Modes that could be used by the App but instead it uses Flat ...
by freedman
Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Why no default Map Mode for flat face sketch placement?
Replies: 3
Views: 193

Re: Why no default Map Mode for flat face sketch placement?

I did some further digging into Map Modes. I found that Map Mode can actually start a sketch with it's origin on a selected face. This would be the procedure: 1) Select a face and start a sketch 2) Close the sketch and open the Map Mode editor (3 dots) 3) Use Reference 2 and select a vertex on the s...
by freedman
Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:14 am
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Forum very very slow (again)
Replies: 21
Views: 1487

Re: Forum very very slow (again)

It's not an attack per se, but rather very heavy load by scrapers, presumably wanting AI training data.
Everyone will need AI to fight off all the other AI. Once all the AI systems get smart enough we then get to use our computers again. :( :)
by freedman
Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Forum very very slow (again)
Replies: 21
Views: 1487

Re: Forum very very slow (again)

Yes, thank you. I would say the speed is much faster. Going from post to post appears to be about the same as before (the slow down) but I did just post something and it took about 10 seconds. This would seem slow for just a text post. That's weird, posting this took 2 minutes. I did notice that cli...
by freedman
Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Why no default Map Mode for flat face sketch placement?
Replies: 3
Views: 193

Why no default Map Mode for flat face sketch placement?

We can select a circle (edge) and get a Concentric Attachment using mapmode, why can't I select a non-circular flat face and get a mapmode Attachment that centers a sketch on the face anywhere ? The info is available i.e. edges to make a plane and a vertex for a center point. I should be able to sel...
by freedman
Mon Apr 22, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Python scripting and macros
Topic: How to display context menu (right-click menu) with a macro
Replies: 6
Views: 413

Re: How to display context menu (right-click menu) with a macro

I got this working and I do see some of your issues like the timer.
This is good macro for me, I wanted to override the Right click and here it is. :)
Thanks

Edit: Deleted the macro because it has issues, will post later.
by freedman
Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: Help on using FreeCAD
Topic: How to model a complicated 3D surface?
Replies: 9
Views: 505

Re: How to model a complicated 3D surface?

That looks like a pretty easy PartDesign part. You might need to mess around with the fillets. Create a sketch top and side view and someone here will probably model it or at least get you started.
by freedman
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: Python scripting and macros
Topic: How to undock a Toolbar?
Replies: 4
Views: 361

Re: How to undock a Toolbar?

Syres That code works good. I did change a couple things. I like the floating vertical toolbar: tb.setOrientation(QtCore.Qt.Vertical) and changing this line creates a frameless window, so no worries about closing the toolbar. tb.setWindowFlags(QtCore.Qt.Tool | QtCore.Qt.FramelessWindowHint) Thanks
by freedman
Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Is FreeCAD ready for production?
Replies: 6
Views: 649

Re: Is FreeCAD ready for production?

Put yourself in the position of Manager of production. I would have questions like this: 1) Who knows how to use it 2) If that person quits, who knows how to use it 3) Is the program going to get better over the years 4) Is it worth it, no fees but middle of the road performance 5) Will the file typ...
by freedman
Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: Python scripting and macros
Topic: How to undock a Toolbar?
Replies: 4
Views: 361

Re: How to undock a Toolbar?

Maybe someone can figure out how to make the Toolbar a Widget instead of a Window type. I tried some and can't get there.
Thanks