Macro Normal Vector

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Description
Normal Vector Macro
Get normal vector of preselected face Macro version: 1.0 Last modified: 2016-09-26 FreeCAD version: All Download: ToolBar Icon Author: ulrich1a
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ulrich1a
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Macro Version
1.0
Date last modified
2016-09-26
FreeCAD Version(s)
All
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Description

Simple macro to extract normal vector of previously within the 3D-View chosen face and give the output to the python console

Usage

Choose Face in 3D View.
Copy Macro code to python console.
FreeCAD will then display normal vector information in python console.
Use these values for setting up direction when creating a drawing view.

Script

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Macro_Normal_Vector.FCMacro

Gui.Selection.getSelectionEx()[0].SubObjects[0].Faces[0].normalAt(0,0)

Link

Link to dicussion thread (german)