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name freecad version 1.0.0 category engineering description The FreeCAD Agent is an AI-powered automation tool for FreeCAD that enables natural language CAD operations, intelligent batch processing, and seamless integration with engineering analysis workflows. type reference tags [] scripts_exempt true Freecad FreeCAD Agent Overview The FreeCAD Agent is an AI-powered automation tool for FreeCAD that enables natural language CAD operations, intelligent batch processing, and seamless integration with engineering analysis workflows. Features Natural Language Processing : Convert plain English commands to FreeCAD operations Batch Processing : Process multiple CAD files in parallel with pattern matching Python Script Generation : Automatically generate Python scripts from prompts Marine Engineering Tools : Specialized functions for offshore and marine applications API Integration : RESTful API and WebSocket support for external systems FEM Preprocessing : Automated mesh generation and boundary condition application Installation Prerequisites Python 3.8 or higher FreeCAD 1.0 or higher (November 2024 release) Git for version control Setup # Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/your-org/digitalmodel.git cd digitalmodel/agents/freecad # Create virtual environment python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate # Install dependencies pip install -r requirements.txt Usage Command Line Interface # Basic usage python run_freecad_agent.py -- help # Show agent capabilities python run_freecad_agent.py --show-capabilities # Process single file python run_freecad_agent.py --file model.FCStd --operation "add fillet radius 5mm" # Batch processing python run_freecad_agent.py --pattern "*.FCStd" --input-directory ./models --parallel 4 # Natural language command python run_freecad_agent.py --prompt "Create a hull with 150m length and 25m beam" Python API from freecad_agent import FreeCADAgent # Initialize agent agent = FreeCADAgent() # Natural language operation result = agent.execute_prompt( "Create a box 100x50x25mm with chamfered edges" ) # Batch processing results = agent.batch_process( pattern= "*.FCStd" , input_directory= "./models" , operation= "export_step" , parallel_workers= 4 ) # Script generation script = agent.generate_script( "Create parametric gear with 20 teeth" ) Configuration Configuration is managed through agent_config.json : { "name" : "FreeCAD Agent" , "version" : "1.0.0" , "capabilities" : [ "cad_automation" , "batch_processing" , "parametric_design" , "assembly_management" , "fem_preprocessing" , "drawing_generation" ] , "settings" : { "parallel_workers" : 4 , "cache_enabled" : true , "auto_save" : true , "validation_level" : "strict" } } Capabilities CAD Operations Parametric modeling and design tables Assembly creation and constraint solving Drawing generation with automatic dimensioning Feature-based modeling and modification Batch Processing Pattern-based file discovery (glob, regex) Parallel execution with adaptive worker scaling Progress tracking and error recovery Result aggregation and reporting Marine Engineering Hull design automation Stability calculations Mooring system configuration Structural analysis preprocessing Integration OrcaFlex data exchange AQWA diffraction analysis Signal analysis module connectivity REST API for external systems Architecture freecad_agent/ ├── src/ │ ├── core/ │ │ ├── agent.py # Base agent implementation │ │ ├── capabilities.py # Capability registry │ │ └── config.py # Configuration management │ ├── api/ │ │ ├── wrapper.py # FreeCAD API wrapper │ │ ├── document.py # Document management │ │ └── geometry.py # Geometry operations │ ├── nlp/ │ │ ├── parser.py # Natural language parser │ │ ├── generator.py # Script generator │ │ └── templates.py # Operation templates │ ├── batch/ │ │ ├── processor.py # Batch processing engine │ │ ├── discovery.py # File discovery │ │ └── parallel.py # Parallel execution │ └── marine/ │ ├── hull.py # Hull design tools │ ├── stability.py # Stability calculations │ └── mooring.py # Mooring systems ├── tests/ │ ├── unit/ # Unit tests │ ├── integration/ # Integration tests │ └── fixtures/ # Test fixtures ├── config/ │ ├── agent_config.json # Agent configuration │ └── workflows.yml # Workflow definitions └── docs/ ├── user_guide.md # User documentation ├── api_reference.md # API documentation └── examples/ # Example scripts Development Running Tests # Run all tests pytest # Run specific test module pytest tests/unit/test_api_wrapper.py # Run with coverage pytest --cov=src --cov-report=html Contributing Fork the repository Create a feature branch Make your changes Add tests for new functionality Ensure all tests pass Submit a pull request Performance Batch Processing : Up to 5x faster than sequential processing Memory Optimization : Efficient handling of large assemblies Caching : Intelligent caching of frequently used operations Error Recovery : Automatic retry with exponential backoff Troubleshooting Common Issues FreeCAD Import Error Ensure FreeCAD is installed and Python bindings are available Add FreeCAD to Python path: sys.path.append('/path/to/FreeCAD/lib') License Error Some operations require FreeCAD GUI license Use headless mode for server deployments Memory Issues Reduce parallel workers for large files Enable garbage collection between operations Support Documentation : See docs/ directory Issues : Report bugs on GitHub Issues Questions : Post in Discussions section Email : support@your-org.com License This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details. Acknowledgments FreeCAD development team for the excellent Python API Community contributors for addons and macros OpenCASCADE for the geometry kernel Roadmap Version 1.1 Machine learning integration for design optimization Cloud processing capabilities Real-time collaboration features Version 2.0 AR/VR visualization support Cross-platform CAD support Industry-specific templates Related Projects OrcaFlex Agent - Hydrodynamic analysis automation AQWA Agent - Diffraction analysis tools DigitalModel - Parent ecosystem For detailed technical documentation, see the specification