could create a number of short videos on use of the GDML workbench and save me the learning curve so I can
concentrate on coding.
There are two versions of the workbench - but hopefully the New Style will work as well as the old.
- Old style - https://github.com/KeithSloan/FreeCAD_Python_GDML
- New style - https://github.com/KeithSloan/GDML
1) Load of file - Sample Files/CERN/lhcbvelo.gdml
Examine model by using the facility to wireframe Objects and their children - i.e. Select Object and use Cycle Object and all children displayed,
Plus normal FreeCAD Zoom, rotate etc
2) The Sample Files/CERN/Alice/alice.gdml is too large to load - So use scan option rather than import, Still takes a while so
need to cut and annotate video during scan, but having done a scan then use the select volume and expand icon to expand
individual volume, could try one or several
3) Load Sample Files/PIPS2.gdml
Navigate in property window to say GDML_Tube_PIPS_UpperCase
Adjust tube parameters i.e. Radius and see effect
Select PIPS Volume ( FreeCAD Part ) Click on create a Compound ( C icon )
Select Compound - Switch to FEM workbench
Add constraints etc to run a thermal test of heat applied to one end of tube
Carry out FEM analyses as usual
4) Select of GDML file, export as STEP, Load into SolidWorks
Many Thanks