btw, I'm running :
FreeCAD_0.19-23964-Linux-Conda_glibc2.12-x86_64.AppImage
Importing IPT files
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Re: Importing IPT files
FreeCad is not a easy one to learn imo.
I'm rather good at using Inventor if I may say so. I most of the time I design/prototype telescopes and parts for it in Inventor.
Starting using FreeCad I can't make head or tails out of it, sorry to say so. There's no logic in the UI.
Think I need to open a few tutorials...
I'm rather good at using Inventor if I may say so. I most of the time I design/prototype telescopes and parts for it in Inventor.
Starting using FreeCad I can't make head or tails out of it, sorry to say so. There's no logic in the UI.
Think I need to open a few tutorials...
Re: Importing IPT files
My opposing opinion is FreeCAD is easy to learn...
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: Spock: "...His pattern indicates two-dimensional thinking."
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Re: Importing IPT files
I raised this as an issue on the github repro https://github.com/jmplonka/InventorLoader/issues/29
and today saw the response, the file was created with Autodesk Inventor 2008, only files created with 2010-2019 are supported.
Think the developer @jmplonka should add a check for version and put out a warning message before exiting from the import cleanly
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Re: Importing IPT files
I cannot import it with inventor loader.
inventor viewer was able to load.
an attempt to convert it online failed.
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Re: Importing IPT files
today i managed to import your test file as a step into freecad via grabcad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3a_xZ6i10Q
Here is a suggestion to import an ipt file directly and modify it with a sketch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2jTAztKb_8
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Re: Importing IPT files
I'm just coming to FC, also from Inventor, and agree with Chriske.Chriske wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:07 am FreeCad is not a easy one to learn imo.
I'm rather good at using Inventor if I may say so. I most of the time I design/prototype telescopes and parts for it in Inventor.
Starting using FreeCad I can't make head or tails out of it, sorry to say so. There's no logic in the UI.
Think I need to open a few tutorials...
Since I know what I am looking for, at least that helps, but where to find it in FC is not so straightforward.
I am trying to install Inventor Loader and i get an error.
" Some errors were found that prevent to install this workbench: Some errors were found that prevent to install this workbench. Please install the missing components first. "
can someone tell me what is the prerequisite IL is looking for?
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Re: Importing IPT files
which operating system do you use? which freecad version and how did you install freecad?