This is by far the best tutorial for FreeCAD 1 I've seen so far. Thank you for this. I've been ripping my hair out from frustration watching other tutorials.
I'm a beginner at CAD. This is hands down the best tutorial I've seen so far for any CAD platform and from everything I've seen, FreeCAD is one of the least forgiving CAD software which makes this even more impressive.
@@MachinedInWood You missed the point: FreeCAD is starting to be REALLY good / useful now after the 1.0 release. There is no chance in hell the competition is going to let this slide. If FreeCAD ONLY promises to NOT MAKE IT SUBSCRIPTION based, I'm willing to pay good money for it. I know I can donate, but they should charge for the product to make it easier to pay good salaries for the people working with the codebase.
As an actual beginner to the software using this video to understand where to start, I have 2 issues. The first is at 36:10 as I continue to get a too many constraints error as soon as I constrain that second point to the X-Axis. I also get too many constraints errors when trying to parallel some of the lines. I really cannot figure out the problem. I followed every step as quickly as I could keep up, which leads to the second issue.The second issue is these tutorials are run through so quickly there really isn’t time for the novice to keep up. The last few lessons were like a speed run so any time we run into anything unexpected we have to pause and reverse several times.
Overconstrained sketches are an frequent issue. Very often elements are constrained already, for example they got an horizontal or vertical constraint automatically when drawing the line. If you than apply another constraint (e.g. coincidence or symmetrical) the sketch turns orange and you get an error. You can press CTRL-Z to cancel the last command and try to contrain differently. Regarding your second problem: Why don't you stop the video while you're trying to do it yourself? Instructional videos are always too fast for beginners to do the exercises themselves at the same time.
@@jurgenr3240 I did indicate in my post that I had to pause and reverse several times. I really don't see an issue with slowing it down just a bit, but you do you. I'll keep looking for something more my pace.
I tried and tried but freecad 1.0.0 does not behave like in your tutorials, I get loads of error messages about unclosed wires???? I feel like giving up on it.
I feel same before watching his tutorial. It is a parametric tool, so, you have to constraints the line. It can be dummy data, otherwise it always shows error, because it offers very limited degree of freedom.
3D operations can only performed with closed geometries, otherwise you get the wire not closed error. So make sure that in your sketch all the joints are really connected. Sometimes it is difficult to see. Zooming in can help and/or you can try moving a line to see if it is connected at both ends. If you identified the open joint, CTRL-select the two points and click on the coincidence button.
This is by far the best tutorial for FreeCAD 1 I've seen so far. Thank you for this. I've been ripping my hair out from frustration watching other tutorials.
Finally, a FreeCAD tutorial that starts at the very beginning using v1.0. Great job!
I'm a beginner at CAD. This is hands down the best tutorial I've seen so far for any CAD platform and from everything I've seen, FreeCAD is one of the least forgiving CAD software which makes this even more impressive.
Absolutely nuts that this software is open source. Is easier to understand than many paid CAD softwares
Thank you! I'm moving from AutoDesk Inventor and I was a bit confused about FreeCAD 1.0 operations and icons :) Waiting for more!
Thank you very much! Your a great teacher. Thorough, with good pacing.
Your clear and concise presentation is a breath of fresh air, very much appreciated, Jim :)
This video is SO well done! Thank you.
Excellent tutorial. Simple, useful, to the point. Thanks, great work !
Thank you so much, I really needed a straight to the point tutorial
This guide is absolutely fantastic!
I appreciated the clarity and completeness of the topics covered: thank you very much!
Just got through watching this and following along. Very good guide to learn the basics, thanks!
Thanks for fulfilling my request. ❤ happy New year and best wishes from india
Great tutorial ! Je ne connaissais pas Freecad. I think I will change Turbocad for Freecad in the futur. thanks !
At 13:31: My horisontal line is not in the middel of the box unless I deliberately place it there. Please help.
Thanks!
Please provide toolbar/ tool wise introduction classes as well.
How long before one of the commercial competitors buys either the codebase or the developers?
So far 20+ years…..
@@MachinedInWood You missed the point: FreeCAD is starting to be REALLY good / useful now after the 1.0 release. There is no chance in hell the competition is going to let this slide. If FreeCAD ONLY promises to NOT MAKE IT SUBSCRIPTION based, I'm willing to pay good money for it. I know I can donate, but they should charge for the product to make it easier to pay good salaries for the people working with the codebase.
As an actual beginner to the software using this video to understand where to start, I have 2 issues. The first is at 36:10 as I continue to get a too many constraints error as soon as I constrain that second point to the X-Axis. I also get too many constraints errors when trying to parallel some of the lines. I really cannot figure out the problem. I followed every step as quickly as I could keep up, which leads to the second issue.The second issue is these tutorials are run through so quickly there really isn’t time for the novice to keep up. The last few lessons were like a speed run so any time we run into anything unexpected we have to pause and reverse several times.
Overconstrained sketches are an frequent issue. Very often elements are constrained already, for example they got an horizontal or vertical constraint automatically when drawing the line. If you than apply another constraint (e.g. coincidence or symmetrical) the sketch turns orange and you get an error. You can press CTRL-Z to cancel the last command and try to contrain differently.
Regarding your second problem: Why don't you stop the video while you're trying to do it yourself? Instructional videos are always too fast for beginners to do the exercises themselves at the same time.
@@jurgenr3240 I did indicate in my post that I had to pause and reverse several times. I really don't see an issue with slowing it down just a bit, but you do you. I'll keep looking for something more my pace.
how the hell do i get layout and colors like this i keep trying and nope, is it a stlye sheet that can be downloaded somewhere?
I tried and tried but freecad 1.0.0 does not behave like in your tutorials, I get loads of error messages about unclosed wires???? I feel like giving up on it.
I feel same before watching his tutorial. It is a parametric tool, so, you have to constraints the line. It can be dummy data, otherwise it always shows error, because it offers very limited degree of freedom.
3D operations can only performed with closed geometries, otherwise you get the wire not closed error. So make sure that in your sketch all the joints are really connected. Sometimes it is difficult to see. Zooming in can help and/or you can try moving a line to see if it is connected at both ends. If you identified the open joint, CTRL-select the two points and click on the coincidence button.
At 23:42 I get :"Cannot use selected object. Selected Object must belong to the active body." Huh?
Now it worked....... third or forth time around.......