Creating Steel Columns in FreeCAD that combined from IPE profile and plates.
$ sudo apt install freecad-python3
$ sudo update-alternatives --set freecad /usr/lib/freecad/bin/freecad-python3
$ pip install ezdxf
$ mkdir -p $HOME/.FreeCAD/Mod
$ cd $HOME/.FreeCAD/Mod
$ git clone https://github.com/ebrahimraeyat/momen.git SteelColumnForum thread to discuss this workbench can be found in the FreeCAD Subforums
It's so easy. You must click on icons from left to right! 1- create levels: click on the level's icon to create all required levels. You can modify the heights after creating columns. 2- create sections: click on section's icon to create steel sections. 3- create column: click on plus icon to create columns.
- For exporting to DXF you can click on DXF icon
- For updating Workbench you can click on Update icon.
Pull Requests are welcome. Please feel free to discuss them on the forum thread.