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====Description====
====Description====
Add an OpenSCAD element by entering OpenSCAD code into the task panel and executing the OpenSCAD binary (requires OpenSCAD)


When 'as mesh' is selected, OpenSCAD renders a Mesh.
Opens a task panel.

Each time Add is pressed the OpenSCAD code is executed and elements are imported.

This function does not provide any syntax check or error providing beyond a missing OpenSCAD output.
If elements are missing the path specification for use<> and include<> statements might be broken.

Libraries should be accessibles as usual, whereas example can be reached as stated below
<pre>include <../examples/example001.scad>;</pre>
would include the first example also known as the OpenSCAD icon

Revision as of 09:22, 8 September 2012

OpenSCAD_AddOpenSCADElement

Menu location
OpenSCAD -> Add OpenSCAD Element
Workbenches
OpenSCAD
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

Add an OpenSCAD element by entering OpenSCAD code into the task panel and executing the OpenSCAD binary (requires OpenSCAD)

When 'as mesh' is selected, OpenSCAD renders a Mesh.

Each time Add is pressed the OpenSCAD code is executed and elements are imported.

This function does not provide any syntax check or error providing beyond a missing OpenSCAD output. If elements are missing the path specification for use<> and include<> statements might be broken.

Libraries should be accessibles as usual, whereas example can be reached as stated below

include <../examples/example001.scad>;

would include the first example also known as the OpenSCAD icon