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This video tutorial covers creation of a gable roof framing in #FreeCAD BIM:

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Roof Framing in FreeCAD BIM Tutorial
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September 24, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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This #tutorial explains how to use the Draft Label tool in #FreeCAD.

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Draft Label Tool in FreeCAD
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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February 17, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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#FreeCAD 1.1 has been released on Tuesday! This video overview covers improvements of the new version in the core part of the application:
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What’s New in FreeCAD 1.1 Core
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March 26, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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This video demonstrates the usage of Path Array tool form the #FreeCAD Draft Workbench:
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April 21, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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#FreeCAD #BIM Structural Project Course has been released in full! It covers creation of a structural project of a small building, including creation of the 3D model and sheets with floor plans and section.

Watch the course here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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June 22, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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This #FreeCAD #tutorial explains how to create Tech Draw page template from scratch in #Inkscape. Part of the tutorial covers creation of editable text fields: youtu.be/YOOdC1RYkhc

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October 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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This video covers new features of native #IFC authoring in recently released #FreeCAD 1.1. Note that native IFC functionality is still work in progress:
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What’s New in FreeCAD 1.1 Native IFC Modeling
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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April 1, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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It is possible to create #MEP systems in #FreeCAD #BIM. This #tutorial shows how to create a simple drainage piping system: youtu.be/sQhC8w8SeN8

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Create Drainage Piping System in FreeCAD BIM
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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August 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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#FreeCAD Intermediate Draft #course by FCB Lounge has been released in full! The course shows how to create a 2D architectural floor plan, place it on a sheet and print it.

Watch the full course here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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January 30, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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There are several techniques of creating slab openings in #FreeCAD #BIM. You can learn about them in this tutorial: youtu.be/IEYUQ-5dNVA

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July 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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This is a #showcase of a floor plan from an architectural project created in #FreeCAD #Draft. The showcase can be downloaded from the #FCBLounge Ko-Fi page: ko-fi.com/s/d9c02fc52b

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Picture of an architectural floor plane created in FreeCAD Draft.
August 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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This video shows how to create coordinate dimension in #FreeCAD using the Draft Label tool: youtu.be/yYqDvbHzrzk

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Create Coordinate Dimension in FreeCAD
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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February 19, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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This #FreeCAD quick tip shows and improved workflow for placing doors and windows in your #BIM model, which was introduced in FreeCAD 1.1. Check it out here:

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A Trick for Placing Doors & Windows in FreeCAD BIM
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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September 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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This quick tip for #FreeCAD shows how assign or change keyboard shortcuts: youtu.be/gujNohoCnvA

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FreeCAD Quick Tip: How to Assign & Customize Keyboard Shortcuts
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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March 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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This video covers Spreadsheet Workbench improvements in the latest #FreeCAD 1.1 release:
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What’s New in FreeCAD 1.1 Spreadsheet Workbench
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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April 5, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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New #tutorial cover how to setup parametric stairs to achieve various types in #FreeCAD #BIM: youtu.be/X9k9AH1mDYE

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Stairs Structure Options in FreeCAD | Stairs Tool Part 1
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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October 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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2D Drawing View is a new tool in #FreeCAD BIM 1.1, which streamlines creation of floor plans and elevations. This video shows how to use the tool:

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DrawingView for Streamlined Floor Plan Creation | New Tool in FreeCAD BIM 1.1
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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May 19, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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Wall alignment in #FreeCAD #BIM is demonstrated in this quick tip.

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Wall Alignment in FreeCAD BIM
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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February 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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#FreeCAD Draft workbench offers only limited options of setting up linetypes. This tutorial explains how the linetype system works:

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FreeCAD Draft Linetypes Explained
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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June 25, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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DXF import in #FreeCAD 1.1 got lot of improvements. This video covers all the DXF import setup options available to the user.

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DXF Import Options in FreeCAD 1.1
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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May 14, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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This #tutorial shows how to import survey points to #FreeCAD and create terrain from them. The Road workbench is used for this task.

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Create Terrain from Imported Survey Points in FreeCAD | Road Workbench
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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The new tutorial explains how to create and work with section line symbols in #FreeCAD #BIM:

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Create Section Lines in FreeCAD BIM
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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April 30, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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This #tutorial shows all UI possibilities of setting up panels in #FreeCAD, such as Tasks, Properties, Model Tree or Report View.

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November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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This quick-tip demonstrates all 3D viewport draw styles in #FreeCAD.

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Viewport Draw Styles in FreeCAD
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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January 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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#FreeCAD 1.1 comes with streamlined way of creating continuous dimensions in the Draft Workbench. This quick tip shows how to create such dimensions:

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Create Continuous Dimension in FreeCAD Draft (Chained Mode)
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
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May 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM