Version check:
Since 'freeCAD' can be downloaded from
many locations, it is good to check that you have the latest version.
Inside 'freeCAD', click Explain/About/freeCAD/
to locate the
creation date:
'freeCADx' was created on yyyy/mm/dd.
Verify
that you have the latest copy by comparing with the creation date
published at:
http://www.askoh.com
Also check that your have the latest patch for the version.
Quick test 'freeCAD':
Click File/Open/Assembly/ to
get
a list of example assemblies.
Choose one, say, fourbar.asm
Click
View/Tilt Rotate/ to center the
model. Drag the handles to tilt
and rotate the 3D assembly.
If necessary, Click Edit/Marker Size/
to set marker sizes suitable for the drawing.
Click
Simulation/Animation/ to get the animation dialog. Click Play to
start animation.
You can click any View menu item and drag the
tilt and rotate handles, even during animation.
Close animation
window when done.
Please report problems to
Aik-Siong Koh
askoh@askoh.com
Quick start:
Click Explain/Quick Start/ to
learn
how to build a model from scratch. Together, the tutorials
demonstrate the available features in 'freeCAD'.