FreeCAD for Beginners pt.3 - Importing and Editing .STL Files

In this video I teach you how to import and edit an STL file in FreeCAD. Editing an .STL file is often useful when you need to make minor changes to an already existing model. This will allow you to import STL's from places such as Thingiverse and GrabCAD. I highly recommend you watch my previous videos in the 'FreeCAD For Beginners' series before watching this one.

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[thehardwareguy]

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-Gareth

[Roobotics]

In newer versions (using 0.19 currently) the "Part" menu is all changed up, "Refine shape" is now under "Create a copy" in that menu. Was about to just install v18 so I could follow the tutorial!

[camilabborba]

I realized that in 0.19 version you have to go:
PART-> CREATE COPY -> REFINE SHAPE
then
PART-> CREATE COPY -> simple copy
then you created a solid and can continue this video

[cjxwhmg]

I wish I found this 2 months ago. There’s a reason why this tutorial doesn’t have any dislikes atm, it’s straight to the point and exactly what I was looking for

[williamlackie]

I'm loving these videos. Once again, you're an excellent instructor.

[Khakzoy]

Exactly what I needed, thanks. Ofcourse there are tons more options but this shows me the tools I need and I can work from there.

[Ed]

Great tutorial. Your two basic tutorials already helped me from absolutely being unable to design anything to making decent designs but i see there is still a whole freecad world to discover

[an_R_key]

Thank you for explaining this in a clear and concise way. Your time and effort is much appreciated.

[toothycardus]

great tutorials, loving the pace and topic coverage so far

[goosenp]

Brilliant tutorial, exceptionally well presented!

[donnastewart]

Thank you once again. I'm enjoying your lessons so much, and learning loads.

[jacksaccount]

Wow. You just explained to me something I have been really struggling with. I've watched several other tutorials, but none of them explained it as easily and quickly as yours. THANK YOU!🙂

[dorianharvey]

Great! Thank you for taking the time to show this nice, quick and simple, great content

[seanlawrence]

This was exactly what I needed and it got straight to the point, thanks mate!

[multiforc]

Video was AWESOME, thank you so much.
I´m not just talking about what i learned, i am talking about the way u´ve presented it.

it was quick, straight to the topic and the soul, without any gubbergibber that many used to prolong the video and without add.

LOVED IT, please keep it comming, specially with such dirrect and dedicated videos to certain and specific topic.
<3

[AdjectiveBlazkowicz]

Amazing, thank you so much for the short and to the point tutorial!

[justinbianco]

I'm only 2-3 episodes in and this is my first time working with a Cad program. By far the best tutorial I've ever watched. I've learned so much in a short amount of time, so I highly recommend this series if you have any doubts. He explains perfectly and shows exactly what to do. I Created a tutorial file to follow him exactly and run through the motions in real time. Amazing work.

[OgbondSandvol]

Thank you, this is a short and objective video, shows exactly what I was looking for.

[RickBolt]

Thank you for making this FreeCAD series. It is very helpful for a FreeCAD newb like myself.

[jacobframe]

Great video. It is pretty amazing that an open source software like FreeCAD exists and is so powerful.