FreeCAD for Beginners #1 - Download to First Model

[@SomeTechGuy666]

This is the best "Starting FreeCAD" video I have found because it goes step by step from File -> Part->Body->Sketch. Most of the other starter tutorials skip explaining/demonstrating that and just straight into the first sketch. Well done.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks, I want to help others get the most out of FreeCAD

[@michaeldonoghue9015]

Excellent! I am one of those people that like to understand the hierarchy of software files and many don’t explain that.

[@rebe7800]

Almost every feedback I have to start with: "ARE YOU IN A HURRY". Speaking to fast, the pointer move to fast, Talking a lot without telling what and why. Normal to had to hit a lot of times the rewind butten. This no rewind, explane is perfect in detail, you took the time. Not 100% perfect but 200% perfect. I saw the last is at the moment #43. Let's hope it will be the same till #43. Thanks I will have someting to do the comming days. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks for the feedback ☺️

[@Amanda-qz1re]

After looking at this playlist I feel like I should get a certified certification after completing the series

[@Adventuresincreation]

Maybe I should create one.

[@Surajkokani125]

@@Adventuresincreation One for me!!

[@andybp840c]

really easy to follow even for a 60yr old newbie thank you so much

[@Adventuresincreation]

Glad you found it easy. Build up a little at a time and you'll be creating great models in no time.

[@indigo0086]

I think the best thing about freecad is the amount of material on how to use it and do simple to complext things in freecad on youtube. Great video!

[@Adventuresincreation]

Totally agree!

[@urlkrueger]

I have watched other tutorials on FreeCAD but they only seemed to provide the mechanics not the logic behind creating a model. You have provided that logic. Thanks...

[@Adventuresincreation]

You are welcome 😎

[@m10cube98]

Hi. Clear English, Absolutely necessary movements and Talking. Two years ago I gave FreeCAD a try with a pdf tutorial. Then other work stopped me for continuing. Now was the time to make a fresh restart. After searching (and trying) al lot varius tutorials,here I found what I was looking for. Very explanatory step by step approach with nothing left behind. Since I am Greek and English is not my native language I find the work flow easy to follow. I will go up to the end. Thanks a lot Adventures.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks for the feedback. I am glad you can follow along. I will continue to create easy to follow videos

[@theofanislantzakis9869]

For me, this is the best tutorial in Freecad. I have tried many others and I choose this channel. Thank you Adventures ;n creation.

[@Adventuresincreation]

You are welcome 😉 thanks!

[@kevinhenry61]

You proceed at a very nice pace for a complete beginner. I like that you have highlighted your cursor in red. I've found other channels that don't and I'm constantly rewinding the video to see if I can find it. I'm planning on following your lessons first. When I have enough understanding and experience then I should be able to follow other channels more easily. Thank you for posting

[@Adventuresincreation]

Great, I try to keep it at a moderate pace.

[@F1gh7theP0wer]

You have the best tutorial i have come across... 👍👍

[@Adventuresincreation]

Wow, thanks!

[@GaryParkin]

EXCELLENT! I just found this. Thank you. I'm just starting with FreeCAD after a host of other software and it looks really nice. I can't wait to finish this series. I should learn a lot.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Great, I hope you enjoy it.

[@j6077xxd]

Mate you are a scholar and a gentleman.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks mate, I appreciate the kind words.

[@unserfa]

thanks for the video! I came from a reddit recommendation and will use it to level up my skills!

[@Adventuresincreation]

Excellent!

[@swdw973]

Would recommend looking at a couple of 0.21 interface tutorials so you know where to go with the new versions on some steps, as there have been changes in the interface. I did that and it made this tutorial and later ones easier to follow.

[@Adventuresincreation]

It's always a game of catch up

[@rimka11]

This one video was enough for me to make and print the part I needed. The part was simple but thanks a lot.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Glad it helped

[@fareed1983]

Thank you for this generous series.

[@Adventuresincreation]

You are very welcome

[@user-zs4iv3vf5m]

You explain step by step and easy to listen especially good for me that my english not well . I plan to study whole the series of it and I have the good start from the #1, thank you for yr series great tutorials!

[@Adventuresincreation]

You are very welcome!

[@ScottKendall1969]

I'm seeing light! Great presentation. Spot on detail. Not too much not too little. Thanks for giving me hope in learning this software!

[@Adventuresincreation]

You are welcome

[@davidapp3730]

Very clear instructions. Thank you.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thegameniac16]

this is a old video but I'm just starting so for me its brand new and jeh bro this is good contend and helpful no bs just step for step thanks man going to watch them all and learn a lot

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks, the next video is on laser cutting 😊

[@paulbrouyere1735]

Thank you very much for explaining so well. I already watched much further videos but now I really want to start working with it. This is exactly what I needed.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Glad to hear it.

[@paulbrouyere1735]

@@Adventuresincreation Not even a day later I already created my first freecad drawing with a twisted loft. Took some time to learn to know some buttons and be able to orbit. Choosing other mouse settings made it easier to turn the model. Just started, but I’m confident that with a clean workflow I’ll manage to make complex forms like airplane wings. Thank you!

[@Adventuresincreation]

Excellent, I am happy that you are starting to master it.

[@padmaraoanyam5068]

Nice explanation i got understand with crystal clear sir

[@Adventuresincreation]

Glad to hear that

[@wilmercb]

Would be nice if you can make just a playlist with the videos titled "FreeCad for Beginners" since you don't see them unless you scroll down on the list ...and have a playlist for the specifics topics as the other videos at the very top of the list. Thanks for the tutorials!!!!

[@Adventuresincreation]

There is a playlist for the beginner videos FreeCAD Beginner: kzbin.info/aero/PL_28gc6LBA1ve8Aamf1izQjNlqgtBWoLS

[@majicMix911]

Excellent.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thank you

[@marknthetrails7627]

Not new to AutoCad, SolidWorks, or FreeCad, but I thought I would review your teaching methods since even when you know other Cad packages reviewing specific instructions speed up usage. 👍✌🥃

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks Mark

[@sv.i.z.gaming6080]

Thank you, great video :D

[@Adventuresincreation]

You are welcome!

[@chaz_pounder]

Great pace and ez to follow ty!

[@Adventuresincreation]

You are welcome 😉

[@fukimoto]

Thanks great first lesson

[@Adventuresincreation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulg3336]

If using the development branch in Linux, I strongly suggest users choose the Daily PPA over appimage if your distro can use PPAs. The Dev branch is updated every day - if you wish to keep up to date ,the appimage must be updated every day ,manually.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks Paul.

[@SomeTechGuy666]

Tip: if you want to move the origin of your drawing around in the FreeCAD window, press the left and right mouse buttons and the same time and drag.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks for the tip

[@Cradley684]

Great so far Thank You, Brian UK !!!.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Nice one Brian

[@lukasduplessis4548]

Thank you very much for an excellent video series!

[@Adventuresincreation]

Glad you like them!

[@garyl6031]

Really good tutorial but I have a bit of a problem. My combo box does not have the "Edit Controls" widget. Is there a way to turn it on?

[@Adventuresincreation]

If you look in the "windows" menu, I think you can select it there.

[@davidapp3730]

Thank you. There seem to be differences between the version you are using and my version .0.21.1 Then I save the sketch I did not see the dropdown with pad.

[@Adventuresincreation]

You should always be able to pad a sketch even in version 0.21.1

[@barriejones1461]

Excellent tutorial for beginners like me. I am on a Macintosh and had difficulty because my layout (v.19) was much different to yours but I did manage to get to drawing the sketch (about 21:50 into your video. Either I have done something wrong or there is a big difference between Windows and Mac. I am now stuck at 21:50 where you select "Pad" from the sketch tools list under the "Tasks" tab because the tools list does not show. The tasks workspace is blank. Can you please let me know how I can proceed. Your video is my only experience with FreeCad and I would like to continue learning from your videos. Thank you Barrie.

[@Adventuresincreation]

I used to use Mac but switched to windows when my Mac became aged. I wasn't aware of major differences in the interface. If you are just looking to create a pad, you can select that from the tool bar. Just look for the pad button.

[@DominionDroneDaily]

What do you have your grid spacing set to? 1 mm?

[@Adventuresincreation]

Whatever the default is.

[@TheEricounet26200]

Thanks a lot!

[@Adventuresincreation]

You're welcome!

[@StevenHennessey-ks4mz]

thank you free cad feels intimidating but following this tutorial I am starting to feel a bit confidant

[@Adventuresincreation]

Excellent!

[@jprochaproch]

Great job!

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks!

[@arniep740]

Is it possible to modify/edit a pre-existing .STL file whether or not it was created in FreeCAD? I found a part in Thingiverse that is close to what I need, but needs some tweaking. Thanks!

[@Adventuresincreation]

Great question. - Short answer, maybe: You can do it but FreeCAD might not be the best for doing that. - You can use a mesh modeler (think blender or meshlab).

[@DonSmart-k4g]

Greetings sir, Please I'm Anthony chating from Nigeria, I want to go into 3D design and printing but don't know how to go about it most especially knowing the best machine product to buy for it. Please can I get any help or guidance from here

[@Adventuresincreation]

Are you looking to do 3d printing?

[@DonSmart-k4g]

@@Adventuresincreation Yes sir, I want to

[@Adventuresincreation]

Take a look at the Ender 3, it's a great starter 3D printer

[@DonSmart-k4g]

@@Adventuresincreation okay sir thanks so much, I really appreciate your response. Please is it recommendable to start printing power bank case/enclosure with this 3D printer?

[@ThoughtandMemory]

Do you have a tutorial that deals with local coordinate system and datum planes? I have managed to draw and print most parts for a replica prop of the logins run deep sleep blaster. I managed to use LCS to allow a datum plane to be rotated on the correct axis then move it tangent to a cylinder surface to do a pocket slot on the surface. Not sure if it is the correct way or quickest way to do it but it worked. Also how do you loft when there are two edges to follow between ends. One edge being straight the other having a kick in it. Hope that makes sense.

[@Adventuresincreation]

I am not sure what you are trying to do with the LCS, are you just using it to create a plane so that you can draw from a perspective other than the stand XY etc? I don't understand the loft question. Are you talking about doing something along a path?

[@ThoughtandMemory]

@@Adventuresincreation yes I believe that is what I mean. Initially I was rotating the object and found this caused issues with orientation of any more sketches used on it because it seems that the global axis rotate with the object. More by chance I found creating an LCS Allowed me to preserve the objects global orientation whilst being able to create datum planes with the correct orientation to apply a pocket or hole on the surface of the object. I think lofting was probably the wrong tool for what I was trying to do so I’ll not worry on that point and watch some more videos. I am enjoying learning Freecad so that’s a plus. I’m trying to avoid developing bad habits as I learn but I’m sure I have taken some liberties with best practice 😂🤣

[@v8racerman]

Also, You location is "United States", but there are definitely English flavours in your accent (my best guess would be Putney, South London)

[@Adventuresincreation]

Close Alan, I am from Watford originally. (come on you 'orns) - I have lived in the USA for quite a while but can't wait to be able to visit blighty again soon.

[@v8racerman]

@@Adventuresincreation Ha! That's great! I'm originally from Luton (come on you Hatters!), so not much difference in our accents, but yours is slightly more London than mine.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Just up the road, I almost bought a house in Houton Regis many moons ago.

[@larrym2952]

Are there any episodes that explain error messages?

[@Adventuresincreation]

It's a good thought. What error messages are you experiencing?

[@larrym2952]

White exclamation over red

[@ff-mu6cc]

cool!

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks!

[@優さん-n7m]

So its New File followed by Create Body -> Create Part -> Create Sketch -> Create Polyline -> Create Pad.

[@Adventuresincreation]

New File, Create Part->Create Body->Create Sketch->Create Pad (or other operation)

[@forresterickson6225]

Ok in a file we have parts. In parts we have bodies. We can have multiple parts in the file. So in a part we have one and only one body?

[@Adventuresincreation]

You can have multiple bodies in a part

[@cooldawg2009]

Difference between part and body?

[@Adventuresincreation]

A part is a container that can house multiple bodies.

[@lewiscobb7817]

Note - at the moment the development versions page is tossing a 404 error. Not sure what this is all about but it looks like they may have released the official stable 0.19.1 via the windows link. Hopefully this will settle out in a day or so. Cheers.

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks for the information ℹ it was fine yesterday.

[@RvaTube]

I got the same. Maybe they are working on the website.

[@Adventuresincreation]

@@RvaTube I will keep an eye on it. I knew the 0.19 code was frozen but didn't know a release date.

[@RvaTube]

It look like version 0.19.1 is released as stable version. I look forward to your lessons.

[@Adventuresincreation]

@@RvaTube I will address that on the next beginner video. It will be on sketches and constraints.

[@brahmendraburri8554]

how to install gitphython in macro

[@Adventuresincreation]

It should install automatically when you install the software. If the macro can't find it, there may be something wrong with your PATH variable.

[@tonytenbreock8546]

This tutorial had a lot of what I needed to know but was far too slow to get to the goal. If the goal is to show a beginner, a one-step download, a click to start, and an easy to follow drawing is ALL. What you know that does not get me to a result is useless to me or anyone else. This is more than 50 years of teaching sayin this. Make a straight,unambiguous path. FreeCad has enormous resources that WILL BE SQUANDERED if straight-forward and simple delivery methods are not implemented. Think of how many steps a commercial game requires to get started. Then think about a newcomer to FreeCad. If there are too many steps many potential users just quit. Check how long it took from videos' start to first drawing. (I shouldn't have to build my own tool to start.)

[@Adventuresincreation]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@markj3851]

I tried to love FreeCAD ......but it SUCKS!

[@Adventuresincreation]

Each to their own

[@vaibhavrothe3820]

Thanks a lot!

[@Adventuresincreation]

You are welcome