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# FreeBImport v01 - Initial Release

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@tankshield tankshield released this 21 Jun 08:02
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�� First Release

✨ Features

  • FreeCAD Import: Import .FCStd files into Blender
  • Part & Mesh Support: Handles Part::Feature and Mesh::Feature objects
  • Material Import: Automatic material creation and assignment
  • Placement Support: Preserves FreeCAD object placements and transformations
  • Auto Smooth: Basic auto smooth functionality with configurable angle
  • Update Mode: Option to update existing objects instead of recreating them

�� Technical Features

  • Blender 4.4 compatibility
  • Multi-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
  • Configurable FreeCAD library paths
  • Object tree preservation
  • Link object support

�� Core Functionality

  • Import FreeCAD architectural and mechanical models
  • Preserve object hierarchy and relationships
  • Handle complex FreeCAD documents with multiple objects
  • Support for hidden object filtering

🚀 Installation

  1. Download the ZIP file
  2. Install via Blender: Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install
  3. Enable "FreeBImport v01"
  4. Configure FreeCAD paths in addon preferences

📋 Requirements

  • Blender 4.4 or later
  • FreeCAD installed on your system
  • Python version compatibility between Blender and FreeCAD

🔗 Usage

File > Import > FreeBImport (.FCStd)

🐛 Known Issues

  • Blender may crash on exit after importing (FreeCAD library unloading issue)
  • Limited support for non-Part/Mesh objects
  • Some complex FreeCAD features not yet implemented

📝 Notes

This is a fork of the original io_import_fcstd addon, updated and rebranded for modern Blender compatibility.

Based on the original io_import_fcstd by Stefan Krüger (s-light)

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