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@@ -12,11 +12,56 @@ Either unzip the downloaded zip file or git clone the repository:
unzip ../freecad-boxer.zip # or
git clone https://trygvis.io/git/2016/05/freecad-boxer.git
+After restarting FreeCAD you will have a new *Boxer* workbench available.
+
+# Usage
+
+To create a box create a new document and switch to the Boxer
+workbench. The box configuration side panel will appear which you can
+use to configure the box and its sides.
+
+Adjust the outer dimmensions of your box and the notch size. Adjust
+the thickness for the front side and either adjust the thickness for
+the rest of the sides or apply the thickness to all other sides from
+the front side.
+
+If you don't want a top side on your box, uncheck the checkbox for the
+top side.
+
+Click on generate and wait a second or two while the model is
+generated.
+
+## Generated objects
+
+The plugin will generate two groups of objects, one with the main box
+objects and one with 2D views for creating the cutting DXF files.
+
+The box objects are an extruded part object witch in turn is based on
+a wire part object.
+
+## Modifying the box before cutting
+
+The 3D objects can be further modified, for example with a sketch on a
+side face to create holes. If you do this, remember to update the
+corresponding 2D view. Do this by updating the *Base* property in the
+*data view* for the view.
+
+## Cutting the box
+
+To preview the objects to be cut, hide the *Box* group and show the
+*Views* group. By selecting them in the object tree and pressing space
+their visibility will be toggled.
+
+Select all the views and use *File->Export* to export a file with all
+the sides in it.
+
# Development
## Tips and tricks
-When developing this module make sure you have the *Python console* and *report views* visible. Enable them under View -> Panels if you don't have them visible.
+When developing this module make sure you have the *Python console*
+and *report views* visible. Enable them under View -> Panels if you
+don't have them visible.
To reload the module when running: