Std_Workbench.md

GuiCommand
Name Empty MenuLocation Workbenches Std Workbench 1 View , Workbench Workbenches

Std Workbench

Description

The Std Workbench command activates a selected workbench including its graphical user interface (GUI).

*The Workbench dropdown list indicated by number 10 in the standard [interface](interface.md)*

Usage

1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
   • Select a workbench from the Workbench dropdown list in the Workbench toolbar. This option is not available if the current workbench is <none> (no workbench).
   • Select a workbench from the View → Workbench sub-menu.

Notes

• Additional External Workbenches can be downloaded with the Addon Manager.

Preferences

• The start up workbench can be changed in the preferences: Edit → Preferences... → General → General → Start up. See Preferences Editor.

Scripting

See also:

FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

To change the worbench use the activateWorkbench method of the FreeCADGui module. This method is not available if FreeCAD is in console mode.

import FreeCADGui

FreeCADGui.activateWorkbench("PartDesignWorkbench")

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