FreeCAD 0.19 - Basic Course - Part 2 - Sketcher Introduction (EN)

Introduction to the FreeCAD 0.19 Sketcher Workbench for the brand new Basic Course. Here you will learn the basics about parametric sketching, sketch elements, dimensions and geometric constraints.

Learning computer-aided-design (CAD) has never been so easy before as with the Open Source CAD software FreeCAD, that has been updated to version 0.19.1 and works on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Create a new sketch
01:03 Sketcher overview
02:20 Demo 1 - Create a circle
05:54 Demo 2 - Create a triangle
10:23 Demo 3 - Symmetric sketch (rectangle)
12:48 Demo 4 - More sketch elements
18:10 Names for dimensions (variables)

FreeCAD offers you in the brand-new version 0.19.2 anything you wish for and enables you to create single parts, assemblies, technical drawings, polygonal meshes and a lot more:

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Former lecturer for basic CAD training in the engineering program of the Department of Environmental Planning/ Environmental Engineering at Trier University of Applied Sciences.

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[Horst-td]

For everyone having issues when making the two slot center points symmetric to the x axis (around 13:10):
Enable "Auto Remove Redundants". In 0.21.1, this parameter can be set in the constraints settings. You find these settings at the top right corner of the constrains section on the left.

[pieyed]

Absolutely outstanding!! Learning about the "m" option for a polyline just blew my mind. Thanks for all the work you do producing a video that helps so many of us and will be viewed by THOUSANDS over time!!

[larryjones]

Wow this is the first tutorial that I’ve watched the explained constraining geometry and then the measurements .
I’d get to the end of sketching and never new where to start. Thanks for your doing this for free CAD.
82 and never too old to learn some thing New. Please keep them coming LarryMJones

[protiod]

This tutorial is really easy to follow. You mention every single click as you're doing it which is very helpful.

[andymouse]

I am a beginner and am learning so much, please do more !....cheers.

[dr.vijayanbalasubramanian]

I already commented you as a wonderful teacher. Now it is essential to thank the innovator of FreeCAD and coworkers.

[backhereagain]

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[MarcLuscher]

i'll be honest - when i began watching the first video i LOL'd. after always complaining that educational videos don't start at the beginning, i was tempted to FF a bit, but constrained myself (see what i did there ?) and watched carefully. your videos are fanastic so far. your explanations are clear and concise. you pace things very well and the examples you select actually illustrate something important, not just jumping around without a clear plan. you don't stumble around with 'ah' and 'um' signaling confusion on your part as well as causing angst on ours (despite ESL skills - please forgive me if I'm mistaken ... i can't figure out your accent !).

thank you for going to so much trouble (while ever so politely shaming single-language Americans) to share your skills with those of us who have never needed to use a CAD program before. already looking forward to the next, and rest, of your videos

[DITH]

I found your channel after searching up FreeCAD tutorials after getting FreeCAD. I am a complete CAD beginner, I have never used any form of parametric design software before and your videos have helped me to get my head around this as someone who is self-teaching. Brilliant content! Cant wait for Part 3.

[AM-dnlk]

It took me two hours to go through this tutorial. I paused after every action and tried it myself. I started of at zero knowledge, and I learnt a lot in this turorial. Thank you so much!! Time for lesson 3.

[tudorkovacs]

My luck is to find non-native English teachers - so understandable! Beside, very systematic and clear explained!

[badwolfdog]

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[redgek]

I looked into FreeCAD because I was curious in the past and it was hard to get into it without a goal. Now I got a 3D printer and have things I want to do. Your tutorials are very clear and best I've seen so far, subscribed to see more. Thanks!

[ND-eoij]

This is awesome dude... Coming from MasterCAM to FreeCad, I can relate but you make it so much easier! Thank you!

[paulg]

I've been using FreeCAD for quite a few years and I never knew about the Polyline M key function.
Thank you.

[naldyrodriguez]

you are a great teacher, very clear explanation

[zantelleshop]

Love it !!! short and sharp, loud and clear!! Perfect + ... thank you!!

[ridgemannikko]

a year later and this is still a brilliant resource. Many thanks

[bertvalerie]

I like the option to change dimensions from the solid model and not having to go to the sketch, It gives immediate visual feedback.

[tomaselke]

Excellent tutorial!
ProTip:
You'll save yourself a lot of head scratching if you take the time to arrange your icon menu the same as the one in the tutorial - especially if you're using a newer version with slightly different icons.