Printing in actual size

[PunyTune]

I'd like to test fit drawings before I 3D print them. My prints are bigger than real size. Can this be overcome?

I tried saving an SVG, but FreeCAD says it can't export that type.

A PDF is equally large.


OS: macOS 10.14
Word size of OS: 64-bit
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.18.15525 (Git)
Build type: Release
Branch: master
Hash: 1a7d3d9a37fe43468c8ac84590c1db53e2b2000a
Python version: 3.6.7
Qt version: 5.6.2
Coin version: 4.0.0a
OCC version: 7.3.0
Locale: English/UnitedStates (en_US)

[chrisb]

How did you get your print? If you use TechDraw it is as accurate as your printer is. Make sure the printer driver does not autoscale.

[PunyTune]

I just tried to PRINT from the PartDesign tool.

I tried to follow the TechDraw tutorial, and right away I get "Template not set for page."

In Preferences, nothing is populated for a default template or template directory.

[chrisb]

The templates directory for macos is

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.../FreeCAD.app/Contents/Resources/share/Mod/TechDraw/Templates/

where the three dots at the beginning denote where you have FreeCAD installed, e.g. /Applications.

[arcanemachine]

I always export my stuff as .stl's and I've never had any problems:

1. Select the body or the feature in the combo/tree view.
2. File --> Export (Or press Ctrl + E)
3. Save as type --> STL Mesh
4. Open in your favorite slicer and print.

This has always resulted in 100% accurate STLs for me.

Hope this helps!

[clifcox]

Hey folks,

I posted a possible solution to this here:

https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic. ... 20#p458468

Clif