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This page attempts to answer the most common questions asked on the FreeCAD forums on import and export of data to/from other programs. If you have a problem or question regarding FreeCAD, check below first.
Then, if you cannot find an answer for your specific question, head to the FreeCAD forum!
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Please refer to the Page FreeCAD and DWG-Import
Please refer to the Page FreeCAD and DXF Import
Tutorial: DXF Importer Install
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Importing Collada files requires an external Python module to be installed on your system. This can be easily added by following the directions found on the Extra python modules page under pyCollada in this Wiki. Once the pyCollada Python module is installed, importing Collada files is the same as any standard file import.
See also: Importing From Sketchup
Please refer to the Page Common Airfoil Data Import
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Is intended to import Material Cards for use in FreeCAD itself and in the FEM-Workbench.
Not functional at the moment.
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Currently there is no support for text or annotation import with the IGES format due to lack of support with FreeCAD's geometric CAD kernel.
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Please refer to the Page FreeCAD and Mesh Import
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Currently there is no support for text or annotation import with the STEP format due to lack of support with FreeCAD's geometric CAD kernel.
See Arch SHP
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Export meshes to Asymptote code.
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- From the 3D-View simply select (in the tree-view) the solid(s) to export and select "File -> Export".
- Then select your file type (IGES). No need to type in the file extension. FreeCAD will append a ".iges" automatically
Tip Pressing CTRL-A will select ALL solids in the tree view, even the invisible ones. Make sure to manually select all the solids you want to export. Currently there is no support for text or annotation export with the IGES format due to lack of support with FreeCAD's geometric CAD kernel.
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- From the 3D-View simply select (in the tree-view) the solid(s) to export and select "File -> Export".
- Then select your file type. Be sure to type in also the file extension. Since these formats are mesh formats, the solids will be exported with a "standard" mesh quality.
- Use the Mesh Workbench to adjust the quality of the mesh if needed.
Tip Pressing CTRL-A will select ALL solids in the tree view, even the invisible ones. Make sure to manually select all the solids you want to export.
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From the 3D-View simply select (in the tree-view) the solid(s) to export and select "File -> Export".
In FreeCAD 0.15 and above, by selecting "Edit -> Preferences" and then "Import-Export" in the left column you should have access to Step-Options such as units, scheme and Header Information. Be aware that Step AP203 does not support assembly structures, while Step AP 214 does.
Currently there is no support for text or annotation export with the STEP format due to lack of support with FreeCAD's geometric CAD kernel.
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Tips and Tricks with using Third-Party Software
When exporting SVG-Data from Inkscape to FreeCAD be sure to use the file type "plain svg".
Please refer to the Page Importing From Sketchup
documentation index > FreeCAD Howto Import Export