What version of FreeCAD is required for this skill?

This skill is optimized for FreeCAD 1.0+ (the November 2024 release) and requires Python 3.8 or higher.

Can I use this for general mechanical engineering, not just marine?

Yes. While it includes specialized features for marine engineering, its core capabilities are built for general CAD automation, assembly management, and drawing generation.

How does the natural language CAD feature work?

The skill interprets your natural language prompts and translates them into precise Python scripts that interface directly with the FreeCAD API to create or modify geometry.

Can it export models for hydrodynamic analysis?

Absolutely. It features dedicated integration points for exporting panel meshes and geometry compatible with OrcaFlex and AQWA workflows.

Does it support parallel processing for large model sets?

Yes, the skill includes a batch processing engine that supports parallel workers and pattern matching to handle hundreds of files efficiently.

FreeCAD Automation

Name: FreeCAD Automation
Author: vamseeachanta

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates FreeCAD operations and marine engineering workflows using natural language processing and Python scripting.

About

This skill transforms FreeCAD into an AI-powered design environment, enabling users to perform complex CAD operations, batch-process models, and generate parametric designs through simple natural language commands. Specially tuned for marine engineering and offshore asset management, it streamlines the creation of hull designs, stability calculations, and FEM preprocessing while facilitating seamless integration with professional analysis tools like OrcaFlex and AQWA. It is an essential tool for engineers looking to bridge the gap between ASCII data, geometric modeling, and structural or hydrodynamic analysis.

Key Features

Natural language to CAD command translation and script generation
Automated parametric design and design table variations
3 GitHub stars
Specialized marine engineering modules for hull design and stability
High-performance batch processing for .FCStd file manipulation
Seamless export capabilities for STEP, STL, and hydrodynamic formats

Use Cases

Batch converting large libraries of legacy FreeCAD models into analysis-ready formats like STEP or STL.
Automating the generation of parametric hull variations for offshore vessels and floating structures.
Generating complex Python scripts for FreeCAD assemblies and constraints using natural language prompts.

About

Key Features

Natural language to CAD command translation and script generation
Automated parametric design and design table variations
3 GitHub stars
Specialized marine engineering modules for hull design and stability
High-performance batch processing for .FCStd file manipulation
Seamless export capabilities for STEP, STL, and hydrodynamic formats

Use Cases

Batch converting large libraries of legacy FreeCAD models into analysis-ready formats like STEP or STL.
Automating the generation of parametric hull variations for offshore vessels and floating structures.
Generating complex Python scripts for FreeCAD assemblies and constraints using natural language prompts.