import step files
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import step files
Do I need plugin for open step files in FreeCAD?
Re: import step files
You can import STEP files in Freecad. Under Preferences - Import/Export some settings can be done for importing STEP files
Re: import step files
Can I calculate mass properties? Or I have to install plugin?
Re: import step files
You either need very basic knowledge about Python; e.g. for a standard cube called "Box" of 10x10x10 you get the mass with
Or you search the Macros recipes wiki page, there are several addons for that.
BTW: we call them "Addons", not "Plugins".
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App.ActiveDocument.Box.Shape.MassBTW: we call them "Addons", not "Plugins".
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Re: import step files
I mean for the step files.