ImportNURBS

Add Import of 3DM files to FreeCAD

Requirements

• rhino3dm - Open Python Rhino 3dm library - Which seems to require Python 3.7

Installation - Add on Manager

• The workbench is available via the FreeCAD AddonManager
• However users may have to install rhino3dm depending on OS.
• One suggestion

  • Start FreeCAD

  • In python console

    • import sys
    • print(sys.path)

  • Select one the the directories listed

    pip3 install rhino3dm -t [directory path]

  • restart FreeCAD

Alternate Installation ( Linux )

• sudo apt install python3-pip
• pip3 install --user rhino3dm
• Change directory to .FreeCAD/Mod
  i.e. with a dot
• git clone https://github.com/KeithSloan/ImportNURBS.git
• start or restart FreeCAD

Sample Rhino files

Can be downloaded from https://www.rhino3d.com/download/opennurbs/6/opennurbs6samples

Acknowledgements

• Icon design by Freepik
• 3dm testCases kindly supplied by Jonne Neva (cheezebreeze)

Developers

• Chris Grellier
• Keith Sloan