Hi FC people.
I would like a confirmation, please. As far as I know, it's not possible to externalize a sketch from a given file. I use a set of general sketches to "drive" a lot of parts and (a2+) assemblies, actually these sketches are blueprints. It's extremely useful. The problem is that each time I open a file I have to copy-paste this blueprint sketch, because I have no assurance the local copy is up-to-date. An "import sketch" function would be extremely handy.
Confirmation about external sketches.
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Re: Confirmation about external sketches.
There is File>Merge project https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Std_File_Menufcaduser wrote: ↑Wed Dec 26, 2018 1:09 pm I would like a confirmation, please. As far as I know, it's not possible to externalize a sketch from a given file. I use a set of general sketches to "drive" a lot of parts and (a2+) assemblies, actually these sketches are blueprints. It's extremely useful. The problem is that each time I open a file I have to copy-paste this blueprint sketch, because I have no assurance the local copy is up-to-date. An "import sketch" function would be extremely handy.
Maybe with a macro, tied to a custom toolbar this could satisfy your requirement?
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Re: Confirmation about external sketches.
The import function in itself doesn't keep externalized the targeted sketch, which is a mandatory requirement for my need. But indeed a macro may do the job (and a good start point for tackle the domain of macros.)
Re: Confirmation about external sketches.
When testing Assembly 3, you can try out the Link feature it provides, to see how that goes. It was made to tackle this area. As for FreeCAD 0.17/0.18. You can achieve some cross-document linking support by using expressions:
https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Express ... nt_linking
https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Express ... nt_linking
Re: Confirmation about external sketches.
OK... so after checking this, a macro is probably the tool the more suited to my needs.
I tried asm3 several months ago, but now I will be patient and wait for the definitive integration of a WB assembly, I want now to stick to the "official" code. I can do some very useful work with a2+ despite some serious limitations.
I tried asm3 several months ago, but now I will be patient and wait for the definitive integration of a WB assembly, I want now to stick to the "official" code. I can do some very useful work with a2+ despite some serious limitations.
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Re: Confirmation about external sketches.
I am slowly looking into implementing something like that. With the new stream-save-restore thing made by ickby a little while ago, it should be totally possible, but there is a showstopper right now.
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=33021
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=33021
Re: Confirmation about external sketches.
Here is how you could currently use the Link feature to achieve that:
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic. ... 60#p276543
P.S. In the future the procedure involved should become more straightforward.
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic. ... 60#p276543
P.S. In the future the procedure involved should become more straightforward.