
Ideally, your SVG file should have a single shape. This will give you a lot of freedom when designing your original objects. You can skip step 1 if you already have a simple SVG file that you plan on using, but it's useful to learn how to create your own shapes using a software like Inkscape. To pack in more useful tips, I'll also include how to create an original SVG file from a shape found on the web, using Inkscape. In this guide, which is part 3 of a tutorial series about FreeCAD for beginners, you'll learn how to import an SVG file and transform it into a shape that can be fused into your 3D model.

In a previous post in this FreeCAD series, we built a pen holder using the Sketcher + Part Design workbenches.

3D Design: Creating Printable Solid Shapes from SVG Files with Inkscape and FreeCAD
