# Computer Aided Design (CAD) **URL:** https://forum.makewithtech.com/c/computer-aided-design-cad/19.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.makewithtech.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makewithtech.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makewithtech.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Thingiverse Broken use OpenSCAD 3d Modeling](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/thingiverse-broken-use-openscad-3d-modeling/3281)
**Author:** [@Ender5r](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Ender5r)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/thingiverse-broken-use-openscad-3d-modeling/3281 "2021-07-26T23:17:08Z")
DrVAX posted this video in Jan 2021: \[U\]Thingiverse Broken use OpenSCAD 3d Modeling - YouTube. I think it is an excellent intro to how openSCAD can be used to create 3D object models. The video talks about using openSCA… --- ## [Using FreeCAD to Design Models with 3d Text](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/using-freecad-to-design-models-with-3d-text/3256)
**Author:** [@irvshapiro-drvax](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/irvshapiro-drvax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/using-freecad-to-design-models-with-3d-text/3256 "2021-06-22T19:24:07Z")
This is another installment in my FreeCAD 3d design series that teaches you how to design and 3d print multiple color models with 3d text. This technique works with both single color and multiple color 3d printers. \[vi… --- ## [Help needed on Freecad](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/help-needed-on-freecad/3244)
**Author:** [@Tokito](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Tokito)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/help-needed-on-freecad/3244 "2021-06-17T21:22:00Z")
Hello everyone, Quite new on CAD here, trying to design some simple parts to get some practice. One question I couldn´t find an answer to anywhere online: When working on FreeCad, can I make a pocket at an angle on a b… --- ## [New video about Using Multiple Sketches and Datum Planes in FreeCAD](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/new-video-about-using-multiple-sketches-and-datum-planes-in-freecad/3202)
**Author:** [@irvshapiro-drvax](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/irvshapiro-drvax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/new-video-about-using-multiple-sketches-and-datum-planes-in-freecad/3202 "2021-06-17T13:59:19Z")
\*\* This is a repost of the same video posted as a reply to a question. \*\* Here is a video demonstrating how to produce a model for a problem like this. There are always multiple ways to solve any problems in a sophistic… --- ## [Freecad - Joining solids to print](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-joining-solids-to-print/3168)
**Author:** [@rmazzi](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/rmazzi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-joining-solids-to-print/3168 "2021-05-28T18:57:25Z")
I am hooked on learning Freecad. I haven’t purchased a printer yet, but thought I should learn the design tools a bit to know if i will do much customer designing before a purchase. It could influence my decision on wh… --- ## [FreeCad Loses my Sketch when it is closed](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-loses-my-sketch-when-it-is-closed/3162)
**Author:** [@gameworn](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/gameworn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-loses-my-sketch-when-it-is-closed/3162 "2021-05-07T17:20:37Z")
I built what I thought was a successful sketch, but when I hit the Close button to use the Pad feature my sketch disappeared. I have to scroll the build area of the screen until a small green dot appears, and eventually … --- ## [Do you always have to use parametric modelling when drawing sketches (Freecad)](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/do-you-always-have-to-use-parametric-modelling-when-drawing-sketches-freecad/3010)
**Author:** [@Brandon](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Brandon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/do-you-always-have-to-use-parametric-modelling-when-drawing-sketches-freecad/3010 "2021-04-30T15:30:20Z")
A video I watched said that you should always use parametric modelling when drawing sketches. So do you always have to use it or do you only use it in certain scenarios. Greatly appreciate any answers :slight\_smile: --- ## [FreeCAD .19 is Live and Installs on all Platforms](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-19-is-live-and-installs-on-all-platforms/3125)
**Author:** [@irvshapiro-drvax](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/irvshapiro-drvax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-19-is-live-and-installs-on-all-platforms/3125 "2021-04-20T19:18:11Z")
Folks, I posted a lot of information over the past few months about getting FreeCAD .19 to run on macOS. All of those posts are now obsolete. Version .19 is now the current release, and it installs without error on m… --- ## [FreeCAD 0.19](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-0-19/3082)
**Author:** [@Rochichi](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Rochichi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-0-19/3082 "2021-04-01T21:38:41Z")
I apologize for throwing this out there but, until I can get used to these kinds of message boards wasn’t sure where to address this simple question. My iMac (early 2009) running El Capitan when I try to install I get an… --- ## [How to edit the side profile in an additive loft?](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-to-edit-the-side-profile-in-an-additive-loft/3072)
**Author:** [@sk8erchen](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/sk8erchen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-to-edit-the-side-profile-in-an-additive-loft/3072 "2021-03-21T07:58:25Z")
Hi guys, I’m learning Freecad while trying to design my keyboard. I have a problem when I am designing the lower case. I have created the beginning shape and ending shape. I need to define the side profile of the lower … --- ## [Brick pillars](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/brick-pillars/3064)
**Author:** [@Harlov](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Harlov)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/brick-pillars/3064 "2021-03-17T21:30:44Z")
Hello I am trying to make a brick pillar for my model railway in Part Design with FreeCad but it does not work, I know how to make a brick wall in Arch workbench but then in scale 1: 1 but want it in 1:87 someone who w… --- ## [Copy a form....](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/copy-a-form/3049)
**Author:** [@TopGun-50](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/TopGun-50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/copy-a-form/3049 "2021-03-08T12:56:10Z")
Hi, I created with FreeCAD 19 and object and already printed it, but I found I did a mistake like the section rounded on H01 is not high enough, so I would like to add a section and continue the same opening true the add… --- ## [Suggestion for a video](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/suggestion-for-a-video/3018)
**Author:** [@AndrewMcL](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/AndrewMcL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/suggestion-for-a-video/3018 "2021-03-01T19:50:59Z")
Irv, I’d just like to say thanks for the very informative videos on Freecad. I’ve managed to follow your instructions to design my first object but haven’t as yet bought a 3d printer. Anyway, I have a suggestion for a vi… --- ## [Cant follow your tutorial on FreeCad](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/cant-follow-your-tutorial-on-freecad/2572)
**Author:** [@Mac-7](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Mac-7)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/cant-follow-your-tutorial-on-freecad/2572 "2021-02-28T18:43:18Z")
I am studying your first tutorial on FreeCad My OS is Mac OS and I downloaded Freecad 0.1922246 but your version is 0.1921775 and your screen is very different from mine \[ATTACH=JSON\]{“data-align”:“none”,“data-size”:… --- ## [Help with freecad please](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/help-with-freecad-please/2994)
**Author:** [@wmyhal](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/wmyhal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/help-with-freecad-please/2994 "2021-02-15T16:53:15Z")
I’m just trying to create box that will hang on the wall by one screw. I can create the box easily but there are a couple of problems. I want the face to have of the box to be dipped. and the counter sunk hole in the ba… --- ## [Suggested Topics for FreeCAD videos](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/suggested-topics-for-freecad-videos/2686)
**Author:** [@irvshapiro-drvax](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/irvshapiro-drvax)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/suggested-topics-for-freecad-videos/2686 "2021-02-01T01:00:36Z")
Hey folks. I could use your help. Please suggest some topics for future FreeCAD videos so we can continue to learn together. Irv --- ## [FreeCAD - Help needed making a hollow shape from a b-spline](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-help-needed-making-a-hollow-shape-from-a-b-spline/2954)
**Author:** [@Eljay](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Eljay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-help-needed-making-a-hollow-shape-from-a-b-spline/2954 "2021-01-30T04:00:31Z")
I am new to FreeCAD (ver 0.19), and to CAD applications generally, and finding climbing the learning curve a bit challenging. I have got it into my head that I would like to print (Ender 3 Pro) models of designs for dwe… --- ## [How make the sliding system between two parts?](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-make-the-sliding-system-between-two-parts/2953)
**Author:** [@TopGun-50](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/TopGun-50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-make-the-sliding-system-between-two-parts/2953 "2021-01-29T16:06:53Z")
HI, i want to create a support that I can add one to the other by sliding each support to the next one in FreeCAD 19 \[ATTACH=JSON\]{“data-align”:“none”,“data-size”:“thumb”,“data-tempid”:“temp\_1195\_1611844137808\_557”}\[/ATT… --- ## [blender and freecad](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/blender-and-freecad/2926)
**Author:** [@madbowman](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/madbowman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/blender-and-freecad/2926 "2021-01-15T22:40:53Z")
I want to make an electric steel string carved top solid body ukulele. I can design the ukulele in freecad for the precision, and i can make the carved top in blender with the displace modifier and sculpting tools. Anyon… --- ## [How about a design challenge](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-about-a-design-challenge/2898)
**Author:** [@mochalatte](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/mochalatte)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-about-a-design-challenge/2898 "2021-01-13T16:24:45Z")
Despite putting an entry into Ender5r’s awesome FreeCAD Challenge tread, I never got around to actually printing one. If you haven’t read that thread, you might want to scan it quickly. I was about to print a seat back … --- ## [Making counter sink holes](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/making-counter-sink-holes/2913)
**Author:** [@wmyhal](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/wmyhal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/making-counter-sink-holes/2913 "2021-01-09T18:31:49Z")
I want to print a battery mount I found on thingiverse Black & Decker 20V Battery Hanger by rsgeek - Thingiverse Can someone help with making counter sunk holes for mounting. I am really new to CAD design. I did load t… --- ## [Freecad countersink holes wrong way](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-countersink-holes-wrong-way/2889)
**Author:** [@Jim01](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Jim01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-countersink-holes-wrong-way/2889 "2020-12-31T04:58:16Z")
Hey guys, So I’m now slowly advancing through my project and I’ve hit a stumbling block that I can’t figure out after endless amounts of googling. Everytime I create a hole in my project, the sketcher is drawing it on … --- ## [Creating internal threads in FreeCad](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/creating-internal-threads-in-freecad/2830)
**Author:** [@Nathan](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nathan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/creating-internal-threads-in-freecad/2830 "2020-12-13T18:01:37Z")
I have been using Fusion 360 for a while, but am tired of having to pay $400+ per year to do so. I was wondering if there was an easy way to create threads in FreeCad that is similar to Fusion 360? I have watched sever… --- ## [Freecad design](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-design/2838)
**Author:** [@wmyhal](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/wmyhal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-design/2838 "2020-12-09T22:41:59Z")
I am new to 3d design. I need to print a box to hold a printer like the one in the picture. Is this a big job in FreeCad. Needs top that opens \[ATTACH=JSON\]{“alt”:“Click image for larger version Name: printer01.png Vi… --- ## [Unable to modify stl](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/unable-to-modify-stl/2823)
**Author:** [@jmooreiii](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/jmooreiii)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/unable-to-modify-stl/2823 "2020-12-05T14:13:39Z")
Hello, I’m printing a drawer system from thingiverse and everything is going well except for the hanger piece. I’m trying to create my own by loading the “hive module” and removing all but 2 edges and adding some tabs o… --- ## [Anyone Up For A FreeCAD Challenge](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-freecad-challenge/2648)
**Author:** [@Ender5r](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Ender5r)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-freecad-challenge/2648 "2020-11-19T18:47:52Z")
And now for something completely different. People have, as we all expect, come to the forums for help and guidance around everything to do with 3D printing. But, I don’t think there has actually been a challenge issued.… --- ## [text in Freecad](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/text-in-freecad/2746)
**Author:** [@J\_v\_Bokhorst](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/J_v_Bokhorst)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/text-in-freecad/2746 "2020-11-08T18:48:33Z")
hi , how can i add a text in Freecad ? thanks --- ## [Vase Tutorial](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/vase-tutorial/2673)
**Author:** [@Petrus](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Petrus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/vase-tutorial/2673 "2020-10-20T18:50:07Z")
Thank you for the tutorials on FreeCad. Everyone have thought me some new things. I have played with vases before, but the challenge for me and I think will be a a great followup if you can do one or two on face vases fo… --- ## [Update on Fusion 360 Free Edition Changes](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/update-on-fusion-360-free-edition-changes/2668)
**Author:** [@Ender5r](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Ender5r)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/update-on-fusion-360-free-edition-changes/2668 "2020-10-14T17:01:33Z")
Lars Christensen has posted a new video dealing with the changes to the licensing of the free edition of Fusion 360. I have a feeling it will reassure some people and put others off: \[U\]Changes to Fusion 360 Personal Lic… --- ## [Simple FreeCAD design question regarding axes](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/simple-freecad-design-question-regarding-axes/2655)
**Author:** [@nmw01223](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/nmw01223)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/simple-freecad-design-question-regarding-axes/2655 "2020-10-09T22:27:08Z")
I am a complete beginner at this 24-48 hours in, and am trying to work out how to use FreeCAD. Have been through the Youtube videos which were really useful as I have no mechanical design / drafting experience. I have a… [Previous page](https://forum.makewithtech.com/c/computer-aided-design-cad/19.md) [Next page](https://forum.makewithtech.com/c/computer-aided-design-cad/19.md?page=2)