See the Dimensions of the solid object
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See the Dimensions of the solid object
Is there any way to display the dimension on the solid object|
For example, no dimension is displayed on the solid object. If I click on a surface or an edge, the display makes no related indication on the model tree in the Combo View. If I want to see the dimension of any part, I have to find the named label of that part. That is if I name that part in a sensible manner, to begin with. It would be nice to be able to click on a part of the solid object, the dimensions such as the diameter, pad, or pocket length would be displayed. Better yet, the sketch of the selected part would be high light in the model tree.
Is there a way to do this?
I tried to label the different Pads, pockets, and sketches to make sense to me. Still, on some parts, I just could not come up with a good label for it. Since I built the model from the bottom up layer by layer, I have to find the correct sketch for that layer to see the dimensions.
For example, no dimension is displayed on the solid object. If I click on a surface or an edge, the display makes no related indication on the model tree in the Combo View. If I want to see the dimension of any part, I have to find the named label of that part. That is if I name that part in a sensible manner, to begin with. It would be nice to be able to click on a part of the solid object, the dimensions such as the diameter, pad, or pocket length would be displayed. Better yet, the sketch of the selected part would be high light in the model tree.
Is there a way to do this?
I tried to label the different Pads, pockets, and sketches to make sense to me. Still, on some parts, I just could not come up with a good label for it. Since I built the model from the bottom up layer by layer, I have to find the correct sketch for that layer to see the dimensions.
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Re: See the Dimensions of the solid object
Do you mean like that?
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Re: See the Dimensions of the solid object
I am a new FreeCAD user, so please don't mind my ignorance.
Maybe, but I will have to see it on my computer to tell. There is not enough detail to see.
1) how did you get the value to display.
2) the Combo view model tree appears different on my newly installed FreeCAD 0.20. Yours look much nicer. How did you get the model tree to display like that?
3) Did you add the pointing red arrow?
Thanks.
Maybe, but I will have to see it on my computer to tell. There is not enough detail to see.
1) how did you get the value to display.
2) the Combo view model tree appears different on my newly installed FreeCAD 0.20. Yours look much nicer. How did you get the model tree to display like that?
3) Did you add the pointing red arrow?
Thanks.
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Re: See the Dimensions of the solid object
Hi gooddealonly
tray:
(with this only good deal)
Macro_FCInfo
Macro_FCInfo_ToolBar
Macro_FCInfoGlass
hi bambuko
mario
tray:
(with this only good deal)
Macro_FCInfo
Macro_FCInfo_ToolBar
Macro_FCInfoGlass
hi bambuko
mario
Maybe you need a special feature, go into Macros_recipes and Code_snippets, Topological_data_scripting.
My macros on Gist.github here complete macros Wiki and forum.
My macros on Gist.github here complete macros Wiki and forum.
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Re: See the Dimensions of the solid object
And, how did you make the object transparent or see-through?
Re: See the Dimensions of the solid object
Here you can set the transparency: Std SetAppearance
Also, check this discussion about adding dimensions to 3D models: https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=67075
Also, check this discussion about adding dimensions to 3D models: https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=67075
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Re: See the Dimensions of the solid object
I am using Link branch of FreeCAD (forked from master branch), see: https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD
It has new features and enhancements not always available in master.
and... sorry if it confuses
gooddealonly wrote: ↑Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:56 pm 2) the Combo view model tree appears different on my newly installed FreeCAD 0.20.
Yours look much nicer. How did you get the model tree to display like that?
Apart from using Link branch I also use Dark stylesheet and have customised the panels etc.
It is all possible but I guess you will need to learn to walk before you run....
yes -manually edited screen dump - just to point to, explain the features available
Apart from the link that @NewJoker has pointed to, see also:gooddealonly wrote: ↑Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:51 pm And, how did you make the object transparent or see-through?
https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Std_SelBoundingBox
https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic. ... 10#p444387
Hi mario52
In the absence of enhancements available in Link branch, your macros are excellent tools indeed.
Re: See the Dimensions of the solid object
Hi
@bambuko thanks
mario
@bambuko thanks
mario
Maybe you need a special feature, go into Macros_recipes and Code_snippets, Topological_data_scripting.
My macros on Gist.github here complete macros Wiki and forum.
My macros on Gist.github here complete macros Wiki and forum.