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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: |