Month: August 2025

Part Design Clone creates a linked copy of a selected object which will follow any future edits to the original object (except placement).Most types of

In FreeCAD, a Shape Binder is a powerful tool that allows you to reference geometry from one object (e.g., a body or part) in another without creating

In FreeCAD, the “Check Geometry” tool (also called “Part → Check Geometry”) is used to analyze and validate 3D shapes for errors like non-manifold edges, self-intersections, or invalid topology. This

In FreeCAD, the “Map Sketch to Face” (or “Map Sketch”) tool allows you to attach a 2D sketch to a selected face or plane of a 3D object. This

The Std Expressions command copies expression data to and from the Clipboard. The data references the names of objects and documents and can only be used

In FreeCAD, the Std LinkMake command creates lightweight references (called “Links”) to existing objects. These Links are memory-efficient, update automatically when the original object changes, and

FreeCAD is a general purpose open source parametric 3D CAD modeler licensed under the LGPL License. FreeCAD is aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product

Note: The FreeCAD offline help files, described below, are being retired. The help system of FreeCAD is now managed by the Help Addon, which you can install

In FreeCAD, a Group is a container object used to organize and manage other objects in the document tree. Groups help keep your model structured, making it easier

What is BOLTS? The aim of BOLTS is to build a free and open-source standard parts library for CAD applications. It does so by providing