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== Description == <!--T:5-->
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This command is used to activate the graphical user interface (GUI) and the tools of a specific workbench.
The '''Std Workbench''' command activates a selected [[Workbenches|workbench]] including its graphical user interface (GUI).


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It is possible to execute it in three different ways:
{{Caption|The Workbench dropdown list indicated by number 10 in the standard [[interface|interface]]}}
* the '''View''' menu,
* the drop-down menu, or,
* a Python command.


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==Usage== <!--T:3-->
There are also two special options available: '''None''' (no workbench) and '''Complete'''[deprecated].

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# There are several ways to invoke the command:
Often the project starts in a workbench, for example with '''Sketch''', then continues in a different workbench, for example with '''Part''', to create objects.
#* Select a workbench from the '''Workbench dropdown list''' in the Workbench toolbar. This option is not available if the current workbench is {{incode|<none>}} (no workbench).
You can switch from the current workbench to a new one with one of the following ways:
#* Select a workbench from the {{MenuCommand|View → Workbench}} sub-menu.


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* In the top menu, open the {{Button|'''View'''}} → {{Button|'''Workbench'''}} menu and select a workbench. This menu is always available, even when you have previously selected the '''Complete''' or '''None''' workbench.


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* Additional [[External_Workbenches|External Workbenches]] can be downloaded with the [[Image:AddonManager.svg|24px]] [[Addon_Manager|Addon Manager]].
* In the top menu, open the drop-down menu and select a workbench. This menu is not available when you have previously selected the '''Complete''' or '''None''' workbench.


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* The start up workbench can be changed in the preferences: {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences... → General → General → Start up}}. See [[Preferences_Editor#General|Preferences Editor]].
* Type the command in the console, for example: '''Gui.activateWorkbench ("DraftWorkbench")''' start the workbench '''Draft'''. Always possible.


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{{Emphasis|See also:}} [[FreeCAD_Scripting_Basics|FreeCAD Scripting Basics]].
Start from the drop-down menu:


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To change the worbench use the {{incode|activateWorkbench}} method of the FreeCADGui module. This method is not available if FreeCAD is in console mode.
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Starting from the Python console:
import FreeCADGui

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Revision as of 14:57, 6 January 2021

Std Workbench

Menu location
View → Workbench
Workbenches
Workbenches
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

The Std Workbench command activates a selected workbench including its graphical user interface (GUI).

The Workbench dropdown list indicated by number 10 in the standard interface

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Select a workbench from the Workbench dropdown list in the Workbench toolbar. This option is not available if the current workbench is <none> (no workbench).
    • Select a workbench from the View → Workbench sub-menu.

Notes

Preferences

  • The start up workbench can be changed in the preferences: Edit → Preferences... → General → General → Start up. See Preferences Editor.

Scripting

See also: FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

To change the worbench use the activateWorkbench method of the FreeCADGui module. This method is not available if FreeCAD is in console mode.

import FreeCADGui

FreeCADGui.activateWorkbench("PartDesignWorkbench")