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TDTut ProjGroup21.png|link=[[Basic TechDraw Tutorial]]|[[Basic TechDraw Tutorial|Basic TechDraw Tutorial]] (v0.17) <br/>This is the essential introduction to the tools of the TechDraw Workbench: page, view, scale, vertical and horizontal dimensions, annotations, projection groups, linking dimensions to the 3D view.
TDTut ProjGroup21.png|link=[[Basic TechDraw Tutorial]]|[[Basic TechDraw Tutorial|Basic TechDraw Tutorial]] (v0.17) <br/>This is the essential introduction to the tools of the TechDraw Workbench: page, view, scale, vertical and horizontal dimensions, annotations, projection groups, linking dimensions to the 3D view.
File:FCTemplateHow.png|link=[[TechDraw_TemplateHowTo]]|[[TechDraw_TemplateHowTo|Creating a new background template]] (v0.17) <br/>Instructions to create a page template in Inkscape for using it with the TechDraw Workbench. Determine the size of the sheet, draw a frame for the page, define fixed text, and editable text fields.
File:FCTemplateHow.png|link=[[TechDraw_TemplateHowTo]]|[[TechDraw_TemplateHowTo|Creating a new background template]] (v0.17) <br/>Instructions to create a page template in Inkscape for using it with the TechDraw Workbench. Determine the size of the sheet, draw a frame for the page, define fixed text, and editable text fields.
File:AnHi1.png|link=[[Measurement Of Angles On Holes]]|[[Measurement Of Angles On Holes|Measurement Of Angles On Holes]] (v0.19) <br/> Instructions for adding center lines and subsequent angle representations on holes.
File:1.png|link=[[MessenvonBohrungenaußerhalbderHauptachsen]]|[[MessenvonBohrungenaußerhalbderHauptachsen|Messen von Bohrungen außerhalb der Hauptachsen]] (v0.19pre) <br/>Setzen von Mittellinien an schrägen Bohrungen, Winkelvermessung an schrägen Bohrungen
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These are tutorials that are related to scripting or programming. They are geared towards more experienced users, who are already somewhat familiar with the program.
* [[Python_scripting_tutorial|Python scripting tutorial]]
* [[How_to_install_macros|How to install macros]]
* [[How_to_install_additional_workbenches|How to install additional workbenches]]


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== Tutorials - Comprehensive list ==
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Here are listed all the tutorials that are not in the manual '''regardless of their quality'''. If a tutorial is listed in the [[:Category:Tutorials]] and not in this table pleas insert it.
Here are listed all the tutorials that are not in the manual '''regardless of their quality'''. If a tutorial is listed in the [[:Category:Tutorials]] and not in this table please insert it.


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Revision as of 20:37, 15 May 2020

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This page presents a selection of high quality written tutorials. A complete, unsorted list of tutorials can be found in Category:Tutorials, a complete and sortable one can be found in the table below.

Visit offsite tutorials and video tutorials for lists of tutorials hosted on external sites. A useful source of video tutorials is YouTube.

If you'd like to contribute with writing wiki documentation and tutorials, see the general wiki guidelines in WikiPages, and read the tutorial guidelines.

Please notice the version of FreeCAD used in the tutorial as some tutorials may use an old version of the program. Although the general modelling process may still work, some tools may have changed.

Architecture and BIM

  • Arch tutorial (v0.14) This is the essential introduction to the Arch Workbench. It is extensive and showcases a typical workflow, from importing plans in DXF format to building the 3D model.

    Arch tutorial (v0.14)
    This is the essential introduction to the Arch Workbench. It is extensive and showcases a typical workflow, from importing plans in DXF format to building the 3D model.

  • BIM modeling How to model a small house, produce a blueprint with TechDraw, and export to IFC.

    BIM modeling
    How to model a small house, produce a blueprint with TechDraw, and export to IFC.

  • Open windows and doors (v0.18) How to display windows and doors as open, with elevation and plan symbols, and produce a basic floor plan with TechDraw.

    Open windows and doors (v0.18)
    How to display windows and doors as open, with elevation and plan symbols, and produce a basic floor plan with TechDraw.

  • Design custom windows (v0.18) How to draw custom doors and windows using the Sketcher, and adjust their normals to correctly place them in walls.

    Design custom windows (v0.18)
    How to draw custom doors and windows using the Sketcher, and adjust their normals to correctly place them in walls.

  • Arch panel tutorial (v0.15) Modeling a microhouse roof panel by using the Sketcher, the Window tool, and the Panel tool.

    Arch panel tutorial (v0.15)
    Modeling a microhouse roof panel by using the Sketcher, the Window tool, and the Panel tool.

  • WikiHouse modelling Re-modeling the WikiHouse project using sketches and panels, starting from importing a mesh model created in SketchUp.

    WikiHouse modelling
    Re-modeling the WikiHouse project using sketches and panels, starting from importing a mesh model created in SketchUp.

Modeling parts

FreeCAD provides two main workflows to modeling parts:

Please note that the PartDesign Workbench workflow was considerably changed from FreeCAD 0.17 onward; some of the tutorials haven't been updated and may refer to the 0.16 version.

The Raspberry Pi project has made simple tutorials that are easy to follow, particularly for those new to CAD systems:

Drafting and Sketching

  • Traditional 2D drafting Draw a floor plan with lines, wires, rectangles, circular arcs, and add hatch patterns, annotations, and dimensions. Export the result to DXF.

    Traditional 2D drafting
    Draw a floor plan with lines, wires, rectangles, circular arcs, and add hatch patterns, annotations, and dimensions. Export the result to DXF.

  • Draft tutorial (v0.19) This is a basic introduction to the tools of the Draft Workbench: working plane, grid, line, arc, upgrade, rectangle, circle, polygon, arrays, dimensions, annotations, and shapestring.

    Draft tutorial (v0.19)
    This is a basic introduction to the tools of the Draft Workbench: working plane, grid, line, arc, upgrade, rectangle, circle, polygon, arrays, dimensions, annotations, and shapestring.

  • Sketcher reference (v0.18) This is a 70-page long PDF document that serves as a detailed manual for the Sketcher Workbench. It explains the basics of Sketcher usage, and goes into a lot of detail about the creation of geometrical shapes, and each of the constraints.

    Sketcher reference (v0.18)
    This is a 70-page long PDF document that serves as a detailed manual for the Sketcher Workbench. It explains the basics of Sketcher usage, and goes into a lot of detail about the creation of geometrical shapes, and each of the constraints.

  • Basic Sketcher Tutorial (v0.19) This is a basic introduction to the tools of the Sketcher Workbench: construction mode, line, circle, arc, constraints (equality, vertical, horizontal, tangential, distance, angle, radius).

    Basic Sketcher Tutorial (v0.19)
    This is a basic introduction to the tools of the Sketcher Workbench: construction mode, line, circle, arc, constraints (equality, vertical, horizontal, tangential, distance, angle, radius).

  • Sketcher constraints practices (v0.19) Learn to efficiently constrain a sketch. Prefer geometric constraints over datum constraints.

    Sketcher constraints practices (v0.19)
    Learn to efficiently constrain a sketch. Prefer geometric constraints over datum constraints.

Technical Drawings

  • Basic TechDraw Tutorial (v0.17) This is the essential introduction to the tools of the TechDraw Workbench: page, view, scale, vertical and horizontal dimensions, annotations, projection groups, linking dimensions to the 3D view.

    Basic TechDraw Tutorial (v0.17)
    This is the essential introduction to the tools of the TechDraw Workbench: page, view, scale, vertical and horizontal dimensions, annotations, projection groups, linking dimensions to the 3D view.

  • Creating a new background template (v0.17) Instructions to create a page template in Inkscape for using it with the TechDraw Workbench. Determine the size of the sheet, draw a frame for the page, define fixed text, and editable text fields.

    Creating a new background template (v0.17)
    Instructions to create a page template in Inkscape for using it with the TechDraw Workbench. Determine the size of the sheet, draw a frame for the page, define fixed text, and editable text fields.

  • Measurement Of Angles On Holes (v0.19) Instructions for adding center lines and subsequent angle representations on holes.

    Measurement Of Angles On Holes (v0.19)
    Instructions for adding center lines and subsequent angle representations on holes.

FEM

  • CalculiX cantilever FEM analysis (v0.17) This in an example included in every installation of FreeCAD; it demonstrates a basic analysis with the CalculiX FE solver. Purge the current result, re-run the solver, and view the displacements and stresses in the deformed mesh in the viewport.

    CalculiX cantilever FEM analysis (v0.17)
    This in an example included in every installation of FreeCAD; it demonstrates a basic analysis with the CalculiX FE solver. Purge the current result, re-run the solver, and view the displacements and stresses in the deformed mesh in the viewport.

  • Simple FEM introduction (v0.17) This is a short introduction to the steps required to perform an analysis in the FEM Workbench: model your object, create a mesh, add constraints and forces, add a material, run the solver, and visualize the results.

    Simple FEM introduction (v0.17)
    This is a short introduction to the steps required to perform an analysis in the FEM Workbench: model your object, create a mesh, add constraints and forces, add a material, run the solver, and visualize the results.

  • FEM shear analysis of a composite block (v0.17) Study the deformation of a block made of a hard nucleus surrounded by a softer material: create mesh regions, add materials, set up sliding constraints, add shear loads, run the solver, and visualize the results with a clip plane.

    FEM shear analysis of a composite block (v0.17)
    Study the deformation of a block made of a hard nucleus surrounded by a softer material: create mesh regions, add materials, set up sliding constraints, add shear loads, run the solver, and visualize the results with a clip plane.

  • Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM (v0.19) Estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear.

    Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM (v0.19)
    Estimate the level of reinforcement required in a concrete structure to prevent brittle failure under tension or shear.

  • Post-Processing of FEM results with Paraview (v0.19) This tutorial explains the basics of transferring data from the FEM Workbench to Paraview and shows some of the options and settings for displaying data.

    Post-Processing of FEM results with Paraview (v0.19)
    This tutorial explains the basics of transferring data from the FEM Workbench to Paraview and shows some of the options and settings for displaying data.

CNC & 3D Printing

  • Path Workbench for the impatient This is a quick presentation of the workflow for the Path Workbench: create a job, define the output, define the milling tool, define the path operations, start the simulation, and generate a G-code output file.

    Path Workbench for the impatient
    This is a quick presentation of the workflow for the Path Workbench: create a job, define the output, define the milling tool, define the path operations, start the simulation, and generate a G-code output file.

  • Preparing models for 3D printing (v0.16) Convert a solid object to a mesh object using the Mesh Workbench, export the mesh to STL format, and use Slic3r to prepare the G-code. Alternatively use the Cura Workbench or the Path Workbench to generate the G-code.

    Preparing models for 3D printing (v0.16)
    Convert a solid object to a mesh object using the Mesh Workbench, export the mesh to STL format, and use Slic3r to prepare the G-code. Alternatively use the Cura Workbench or the Path Workbench to generate the G-code.

Import and Export

Rendering

  • Creating renderings Quickly produce a rendered image of your bodies with POV-Ray and LuxRender, if they are installed in your system.

    Creating renderings
    Quickly produce a rendered image of your bodies with POV-Ray and LuxRender, if they are installed in your system.

  • Raytracing tutorial (v0.16) Describes the basic workflow of the Raytracing Workbench using POV-Ray or LuxRender: set the path to the renderers, create a project, set the camera position, select the model, run the renderer.

    Raytracing tutorial (v0.16)
    Describes the basic workflow of the Raytracing Workbench using POV-Ray or LuxRender: set the path to the renderers, create a project, set the camera position, select the model, run the renderer.

  • Intermediate FreeCAD and POV-ray tutorial (v0.18) Workflow to produce a better render with POV-Ray: create a project, add objects, set the camera, save the .pov file, manually edit the file to improve the textures, planes, lights, and then run the renderer.

    Intermediate FreeCAD and POV-ray tutorial (v0.18)
    Workflow to produce a better render with POV-Ray: create a project, add objects, set the camera, save the .pov file, manually edit the file to improve the textures, planes, lights, and then run the renderer.

  • Rendering a FreeCAD assembly with Blender (v0.18) Export bodies from FreeCAD to Wavefront .obj, import the file into Blender, set up a simple Sun light, assign basic materials with the Principled BSDF shader, and produce a rendered image with EEVEE and Cycles.

    Rendering a FreeCAD assembly with Blender (v0.18)
    Export bodies from FreeCAD to Wavefront .obj, import the file into Blender, set up a simple Sun light, assign basic materials with the Principled BSDF shader, and produce a rendered image with EEVEE and Cycles.

Robot workbench

  • Robot tutorial (v0.17) Simulate the movement of an industrial robot: set up a trajectory, set up home position, change the robot position, insert various waypoints, and simulate the robot movement.

    Robot tutorial (v0.17)
    Simulate the movement of an industrial robot: set up a trajectory, set up home position, change the robot position, insert various waypoints, and simulate the robot movement.

Plotting

  • Basic plot Draw simple mathematical functions in the Plot Workbench using the underlying Python plotting libraries: define the input list (X), two output lists (Y1, Y2), plot the functions (Y1 and Y2 against X), set the grid, line styles, legends, axes labels, plot title, and save the plot.

    Basic plot
    Draw simple mathematical functions in the Plot Workbench using the underlying Python plotting libraries: define the input list (X), two output lists (Y1, Y2), plot the functions (Y1 and Y2 against X), set the grid, line styles, legends, axes labels, plot title, and save the plot.

  • Multiaxes plot Draw a more complicated plot in the Plot Workbench with two different input lists (X, T), and three output lists (Y1, Y2, Y3), then create two sets of axes in the same plot, and plot the pairs of lists (Y1 against X, and Y2 and Y3 against T); set the axes labels and grid, and move the legends and title.

    Multiaxes plot
    Draw a more complicated plot in the Plot Workbench with two different input lists (X, T), and three output lists (Y1, Y2, Y3), then create two sets of axes in the same plot, and plot the pairs of lists (Y1 against X, and Y2 and Y3 against T); set the axes labels and grid, and move the legends and title.

Scripting

These are tutorials that are related to scripting or programming. They are geared towards more experienced users, who are already somewhat familiar with the program.

Drawings

Development of the Drawing Workbench stopped in FreeCAD 0.16. Consider using the TechDraw Workbench instead.
  • Drawing tutorial (v0.16) This is the essential introduction to the tools of the Drawing Workbench to create blueprints.

    Drawing tutorial (v0.16)
    This is the essential introduction to the tools of the Drawing Workbench to create blueprints.

  • Generating 2D drawings (v0.16) Generate 2D projections of your 3D models, and add dimensions.

    Generating 2D drawings (v0.16)
    Generate 2D projections of your 3D models, and add dimensions.

Tutorials - Comprehensive list

Here are listed all the tutorials that are not in the manual regardless of their quality. If a tutorial is listed in the Category:Tutorials and not in this table please insert it.

Tutorial Topic Level Time to complete hh:mm Authors FreeCAD version Example files UnfinishedDocu


Add FEM Constraint Tutorial M42kus No
Add FEM Equation Tutorial M42kus No
Aeroplane Part Workbench Beginner 0:10 Hughthecat No
Analysis of reinforced concrete with FEM Reinforced concrete with FEM Intermediate 1:00 HarryvL 0.19 or above No
Arch panel tutorial Modeling an architectural panel Beginner 1:00 Yorik No
Arch tutorial Modeling Intermediate Yorik 0.14 No
Basic modeling tutorial Introduction to modelling Beginner 0:15 NormandC Any None No
Basic Part Design Tutorial (0.16 and below) Modeling Beginner Mark Stephen (Quick61) 0.14.3700 to 0.16 None No
Basic Part Design Tutorial (0.17 and above) Modeling Beginner HarryGeier 0.17 or above Basic Part Design for v0.17 No
Basic Sketcher Tutorial Sketcher Beginner 1:00 Drei and Vocx 0.19 Basic Sketcher tutorial No
Basic TechDraw Tutorial Modeling Beginner WandererFan 0.17 and above Basic Part Design for v0.17 Sample Basic TechDraw Tutorial Sample No
Code snippets Python Beginner No
Creating a simple part with PartDesign Modeling Beginner 1:00 GlouGlou 0.17 or above Creating a simple PartDesign Body.FCStd No
Customize Toolbars Beginner 0:05 Mario52 Any None No
Draft ShapeString tutorial Product Design Beginner 0:30 r-frank and vocx 0.17 and above Draft_Shapestring_Text No
Draft tutorial Drafting Beginner 0:30 Drei and vocx 0.19 Draft tutorial updated No
Draft tutorial Outdated Drafting Beginner
Drawing Template HowTo 2D Drafting Intermediate 1:00 Mark Stephen (Quick61) 0.14.3700 or greater or above None No
Drawing tutorial (obsolete) Blueprints / Drawings Beginner 0:15 Drei 0.16 or above No
Dxf Importer Install Topic Intermediate 0:05 Mario52 Any None No
Engine Block Tutorial Part Workbench Beginner 1:00 Andrewbuck40 0.14.3700 Yes
Export to STL or OBJ Export to STL or OBJ Beginner 0:20 r-frank 0.16.6703 No
Extend FEM Module M42kus No
FEM Beginner tutorial FEM Beginner tutorial Beginner thschrader 0.17.11622+ Whiffle Ball Yes
FEM CalculiX Cantilever 3D Finite Element Analysis Beginner 0:10 Bernd 0.16.6377 or above No
FEM Shear of a Composite Block Finite Element Analysis Beginner/Intermediate 0:300 HarryvL 0.17.12960 or above No
FEM tutorial Finite Element Analysis Beginner 0:10 Drei 0.16.6700 or above No
FEM Tutorial Python Finite Element Analysis Intermediate 0:30 Bernd 0.18.15985 or above No
FreeCAD-Ship s60 tutorial Ship Workbench Beginner No
FreeCAD-Ship s60 tutorial (II) Ship Workbench Beginner No
How to install additional workbenches Programming Medium programmer 0:15 r-frank Any None No
How to install macros Programming Medium programmer 0:15 Mario52 Any None No
Import from STL or OBJ Import from STL or OBJ Beginner 0:30 r-frank 1.0 0.16.6703 No
Import OpenSCAD code Import OpenSCAD code Beginner 0:30 r-frank 0.16.6704 None No
Import text and geometry from Inkscape Import text and geometry from Inkscape Beginner 0:30 r-frank 0.16.6704 No
Import/Export IFC - compiling IfcOpenShell Arch Workbench Advanced 2:00 Pablo Gil No
PartDesign tutorial Sketcher Beginner 0:15 Drei 0.16 or above No
Path Core Concepts Path Workbench Yes
Path Customization Path Workbench Yes
Path Postprocessor Customization Path Workbench chrisb No
Path scripting Path Workbench Intermediate No
Path Walkthrough for the Impatient Path Workbench Chrisb Yes
Plot Basic tutorial Plot Workbench Basic Tutorial Beginner No
Plot MultiAxes tutorial Plot workbench Intermediate No
Post-Processing of FEM Results with Paraview Post-Processing of FEM Results with ParaView Intermediate 2:00 HarryvL 0.19 [https://forum.freecadweb.org/download/file.php?id=103557 Beam] and wall No
Python scripting tutorial Programming Intermediate No
Raytracing tutorial Raytracing Beginner 0:010 Drei 0.16 or above No
Robot 6-Axis Robot Workbench Intermediate No
Robot tutorial Robot Workbench Beginner r-frank No
Scripted Parts: Ball Bearing - Part 1 Part Scripting - Ball Bearing #1 Beginner 0:30 r-frank 0.16.6706 No
Scripted Parts: Ball Bearing - Part 2 Part Scripting - Ball Bearing #2 Beginner 0:30 r-frank 0.16.6706 No
Scripts Scripting Beginner onekk Carlo 0.19 No
Simple Box Cover Modeling Beginner 0:20 Normand C 0.14.3700 Yes
Sketcher Micro Tutorial - Constraint Practices Sketcher Beginner 0:30 Mark Stephen (Quick61) and vocx 0.19 Sketcher Constraints practices No
Sketcher reference No
Sketcher requirement for a sketch Sketch Beginner Maker None No
Sketcher Tutorial Sketcher Beginner Ulrich No
TechDraw TemplateHowTo Drafting Intermediate 1:00 wandererfan 0.17 None No
Thread for Screw Tutorial Product design Advanced 1:00 DeepSOIC, Murdic, vocx 0.19 Updated: Thread for screw tutorial No
Toothbrush Head Stand Modeling Beginner 1:00 EmmanuelG 0.16 or greater Thingiverse 2403310 No
Topological data scripting Programming Intermediate No
Transient FEM analysis Transient FEM analysis Yes
Tutorial custom placing of windows and doors Architecture Intermediate 1:00 Vocx 0.18 or above None No
Tutorial for open windows Architecture Beginner 1:00 Vocx 0.18 or above None No
Tutorial FreeCAD POV ray Rendering Intermediate 2:00 Vocx 0.18 or above None No
Tutorial Render with Blender Rendering Intermediate 1:00 Vocx 0.18 or above None No
VRML Preparation for Robot Simulation Robot Workbench Intermediate 0.11.4252ppa1 No
Washers None Yes
Whiffle Ball tutorial Product design Beginner 0:30 r-frank and vocx 0.17 and above WhiffleBall_Tutorial_FCWiki.FCStd No
Wikihouse porting tutorial Wikihouse porting tutorial Intermediate/Advanced 1:00 No


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