In v1.0 the BIM, Native-IFC and Arch Workbenches have been merged into the integrated
BIM Workbench .
Arch workbench icon
Робочий простір Архітектора (Arch workbench) забезпечує сучасний BIM робочий процес до FreeCAD, з підтримкою таких функцій як:
підтримка IFC
повністю параметричні архітектурні об'єкти такі як стіни, елементи конструкцій або вікна
можливості для створення 2D документів.
Робочий простір Arch вміщює всі інструменти з Робочого простору Draft .
The Arch Workbench provides a modern B uilding I nformation M odelling (BIM) workflow to FreeCAD, with support for features like fully parametric architectural entities such as walls, beams, roofs, windows, stairs, pipes, and furniture. It supports I ndustry F oundation C lasses (IFC) files, and production of 2D floor plans in combination with the TechDraw Workbench .
The Arch Workbench imports all tools from the Draft Workbench , as it uses its 2D objects to build 3D parametric architectural objects. Nevertheless, Arch can also use solid shapes created with other workbenches like Part and PartDesign .
The BIM functionality of FreeCAD is now progressively split into this Arch Workbench, which holds basic architectural tools, and the BIM Workbench , which is available from the Addon Manager . This BIM Workbench adds a new interface layer on top of the Arch tools, with the aim of making the BIM workflow more intuitive and user-friendly. See FreeCAD BIM migration guide .
The developers of Draft, Arch, and BIM also collaborate with the greater OSArch community , with the ultimate goal of improving building design by using entirely free software.
Інструменти
These are tools for creating architectural objects.
Wall : Creates a wall from scratch or using a selected object as a base.
Structure : Creates a structural element from scratch or using a selected object as a base.
Straight Rebar : Creates a straight reinforcement bar in a selected structural element.
U-Shape Rebar : Creates a U-shape reinforcement bar in a selected structural element.
L-Shape Rebar : Creates an L-shape reinforcement bar in a selected structural element.
Stirrup : Creates a stirrup reinforcement bar in a selected structural element.
Bent-Shape Rebar : Creates a bent-shape reinforcement bar in a selected structural element.
Helical Rebar : Creates a helical reinforcement bar in a selected structural element.
Custom Rebar : Creates a custom reinforcement bar in a selected structural element using a sketch.
Curtain Wall : Creates a curtain wall from scratch or using a selected object as a base.
Building Part : Creates a building part including selected objects.
Project : Creates a project including selected objects.
Site : Creates a site including selected objects.
Building : Creates a building including selected objects.
Level : Creates a floor including selected objects.
Window : Creates a window from scratch or using a selected object as a base.
Roof : Creates a sloped roof from a selected wire.
Axis : Adds a 1-direction array of axes.
Axis System : Adds an axis system composed of several axes.
Grid : Adds a grid-like object.
Space : Creates a space object.
Stairs : Creates a stairs object.
Panel : Creates a panel object from a selected 2D object.
Panel Cut : Creates a 2D cut view from a panel.
Panel Sheet : Creates a 2D cut sheet including panel cuts or other 2D objects.
Nest : Allows to nest several flat objects inside a container shape.
Equipment : Creates an equipment or furniture object.
Frame : Creates a frame object from a selected layout.
Fence : Creates a fence object from a selected post and path.
Truss : Creates a truss from a selected line or from scratch.
Profile : Creates a parametric 2D profile.
Material : Creates a material and attributes it to selected objects, if any.
Multi-Material : Creates a multi-material and attributes it to selected objects, if any.
Schedule : Creates different types of schedules.
Pipe : Creates a pipe.
Connector : Creates a corner or T-connection between 2 or 3 selected pipes.
Modification tools
These are tools for modifying architectural objects.
Survey : Enters or leaves surveying mode.
Utilities
These are additional tools to help you in specific tasks.
Component : Creates a non-parametric Arch component.
Split Mesh : Splits a selected mesh into separate components.
Mesh to Shape : Converts a mesh into a shape, unifying coplanar faces.
Close holes : Closes holes in a selected shape-based object.
Check : Check if the selected objects are solids and don't contain defects.
Preferences
Preferences : preferences for the default appearance of walls, structures, rebars, windows, stairs, panels, pipes, grids and axes.
Формати файлів
IFC : Industry foundation Classes (тільки імпорт)
DAE : [Меш ] в форматі Collada
OBJ : [|Меш ] в форматі Obj (тільки експорт)
API
Архітектурний модуль Arch може бути використаний в сценаріях на мові Python або макросах за допомогою функцій Arch Python API .
Посібники
Arch
Elements: Wall , Structure , Curtain Wall , Window , Roof , Space , Stairs , Equipment , Frame , Fence , Truss , Profile , Pipe , Pipe Connector
Reinforcements: Straight Rebar , U-Shape Rebar , L-Shape Rebar , Stirrup , Bent-Shape Rebar , Helical Rebar , Column Reinforcement , Beam Reinforcement , Slab Reinforcement , Footing Reinforcement , Custom Rebar
Panels: Panel , Panel Cut , Panel Sheet , Nest
Materials: Material , Multi-Material
Organization: Building Part , Project , Site , Building , Level , External reference , Section Plane , Schedule
Axes: Axis , Axes system , Grid
Utilities: Component , Clone component , Split Mesh , Mesh to Shape , Select non-manifold meshes , Remove Shape from Arch , Close Holes , Merge Walls , Check , Toggle IFC Brep flag , 3 Views from mesh , Create IFC spreadsheet , Toggle Subcomponents
Additional: Preferences , Import Export Preferences (IFC , DAE , OBJ , JSON , 3DS , SHP ), IfcOpenShell , IfcPlusPlus , Arch API
User documentation
Getting started
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Help: Tutorials , Video tutorials
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