Howto use the Link tool in FreeCAD's General Workbench

Опубликовано: 20 Апрель 2026
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This video shows you how to use FreeCAD's Link Tool which is part of the General workbench. The Link Tool allows you to reuse existing designs by "linking" them into your current model. . This video shows you how to use the command.

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Contents
🔹 00:00 Introduction
🔹 00:36 Explanation of what the Link tool does
🔹 01:22 Demonstration of how it works
🔹 04:21 Example: Creating a part from a linked spreadsheet
🔹 11:18 Example: Floor plan with linked furniture
🔹 12:08 Discussion about link groups
🔹 13:08 Transforming the linked design

Workbenches used:
🔹 General
🔹 Sketcher
🔹 Part Design

FreeCAD links
👉 FreeCAD website: https://www.freecadweb.org
👉 Downloads: https://freecadweb.org/downloads.php

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