We create a macro to use a image as a mask to create a pattern made up of individual sketch geometry that we can pad and pocket with. This is part one of a two part video

PART 1 at
   • FreeCAD 1 of 2: Image mask to Pattern...  

It takes you through step by step explaining each line of a short macro that I have designed to create this effect. This is the long version of two videos which will go into more detail about the FreeCAD python language and how it's being used. For a video with a more refined macro but has a shorter explanation that is less in depth please visit

Short Version :
The shorter version uses another example image, a Commodore 64 logo.
   • FreeCAD: Image mask to Pattern using ...  


This video demonstrates the use of a stylised "A", a star and more complex map of America and converts it to the pattern. Great for stylising your work or creating interest ventilation outlets.

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