Monthly Archives: November 2012

[edit 12-1-12] After some code adjustments and I slight change I was able to keep moving forward. * 77c4da5 Sketcher: reenable directional autoconstraints * 90a7787 Add DXF export of Drawing module to export command * afcaa8b Sketcher: Implement symmetry with … Continue reading →

Just got the base done.   I was going to model the threaded holes on the base but I don’t really need to.   I’ll probably do that with the lead screws.. Moving right along hear.  

I was just having a little fun with my first attempt at a sweep. http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/free-cad/index.php?title=Macro_Solid_Sweep I pulled the macro over,  Create a  shape and a  path, selected the sketch elements and executed  the macro… (Order in selection is important, when … Continue reading →

After a bit of screwing around I managed to get the saddle modeled without having it fused to the base.  I’m actually fairly pleased with the result.  There are a bunch of threaded set screw holes that I haven’t modelled … Continue reading →

I created a sketch with link external edges.  I padded the sketch and the object that it was linked to came along for the ride. I’m not sure is correct behavior.

I’ve been making some progress on the saddle.  There’s a tapered gib in the system, so I’m going to see if I  draw two referenced to the endfaces of the saddle.  Them I’m going to loft them and then fuse … Continue reading →

One issue that I ran into was I made a mistake in the first sketch that I made of the saddle.  Unfortunately, the way I set the constraint, messed this up and took a while to tidy up.  To draw … Continue reading →