Macros for chance the standard positioning of the blocks!

[EjecSamady]

Hey guys, I'm looking for some Macro that changes the way blocks are positioned on FreeCad.
I mean, the standard way by using coordinates is not very practical for building architectural projects in a dynamic and fast way.

So, if there are any Macro options that changes the block positioning to work similar to another CAD software, such as AutoCad, I would like to know.

Please share here your knowledge about the topic. Any solution you think can help me is welcome.

I thank you since now. Thanks for the attention.





(I am new using the software, if what I'm asking is easy to solve please help me and don't judge me.)

[carlopav]

Hi! Can u be more detailed in what you are trying to achieve and which tools and workbench you are using? Also which commands of other software do you refer to.
Thx!

[dimitar]

Do you mean relative coordinates - something like @50,30?

[EjecSamady]

Hi! Can u be more detailed in what you are trying to achieve and which tools and workbench you are using? Also which commands of other software do you refer to.
Thx!

I mean, when you add a block in the FreeCad, by default the object is positioned on the coordinates x=0; y=0; z=0, but what I am looking for is a way to add the block and then move it by drag and drop for exemple. I don't want to reposition by changing the coordinates.

[EjecSamady]

Do you mean relative coordinates - something like @50,30?

I mean, I don't want to change the position of the block by change its coordinates. What I am looking for is a more practical way to move the blocks, like by dragging and drop or something like that.

[chrisb]

I mean, when you add a block in the FreeCad, by default the object is positioned on the coordinates x=0; y=0; z=0, but what I am looking for is a way to add the block and then move it by drag and drop for exemple. I don't want to reposition by changing the coordinates.

You want to use the Transform-tool. Doubleclick on the cube or use the right mouse button menu.

[easyw-fc]

For complex assemblies you can use Manipulator wb
https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Manipulator_Workbench

[Roy_043]

Also look at Draft_Move and Draft_Rotate.