Current version 3.3.3 - release notes.
This workbench contains tools that simplify solving certain tasks in FreeCAD.
At present, this is:
- Generating a BOM from the model.
- Batch processing of sheet metal parts.
- Batch export to 3D formats.
- Component library, custom and built-in.
- Assistance in creating design documentation.
- Exploded view - screencast.
- Export models for viewing - example.
- Automate processes to improve work efficiency.
- Auxiliary design tools.
This workbench should be viewed primarily as a set of tools that extend standard functionality, rather than as a standalone solution.
Take advantage of FreeCAD's ability to create custom toolbars: create a toolbar with frequently used commands and place it on the main workbench (for example, on PartDesign).
Bill of materials - BOM
Additional interface, smart pop‑up panel
Library of elements and nodes
Data for the selected elements
Pipeline and pipe fittings
Explosion (30 FPS)
- Open the last working file
- Isometric view and fit all objects
- Execute the model control file
- Bill of Materials (BOM) and related workflows
- Add properties to an object
- Create a drawing based on a template
- Create a link(s) with specified parameters
- Element and node library
- Data for the selected elements: mass, dimensions and other parameters.
- Exploded view
- Create a pipe using points
- Isolate selected objects
- Export models for viewing
- Capturing the view area with saving to a video file
- Activating the additional interface, only for PartDesign (currently)
- Documentation, help, and examples
Documentation available in PDF format (it is somewhat outdated...):
Forum:
The workbench is currently in development.
Testing primarily targets the old (0.21) stable version of FreeCAD.
Warning: Potential sheet metal functionality issues in FreeCAD versions 1.0 and higher.
If issues arise after updating, consider resetting preferences by deleting the configuration directory:
FreeCAD/addData/pref
This workbench is available through the FreeCAD Addon Manager (menu Tools > Addon Manager). It is called addFC Workbench in the Addon Repository.
Manual Installation (Click to expand)
Download the archive, unzip it and move the addFC folder to the directory containing all additional FreeCAD modules:
- Linux:
~/.local/share/FreeCAD/Mod - MacOS:
~/Library/Preferences/FreeCAD/Mod - Windows:
C:\Users\***\AppData\Roaming\FreeCAD\Mod
Or, while in the directory with modules, use git:
git clone https://github.com/GS90/addFC
To update the module, while in the addFC directory, use:
git pull -r
Requirements:
- FreeCAD >= 0.21
- Python >= 3.10
For full functionality, you need:
- FreeCAD SheetMetal Workbench >= 0.6.13
- Additional Python Modules: numpy and ezdxf
- FFmpeg
When installing the workbench using Addon Manager, all dependencies (except FFmpeg) will be installed automatically.
For manual installation of additional Python modules, use pip:
pip install numpy ezdxf