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## CAD files and repository
windkit's CAD model is build entierely with FreeCAD. [FreeCAD](https://www.freecad.org/) is an open source 3D parametric modeller. We have released the CAD model as FCStd (FreeCAD) and STEP (ISO standard), to get it you can either download or clone the git repository.
The windkit's CAD model is build entirely with FreeCAD. [FreeCAD](https://www.freecad.org/) is an open source 3D parametric modeller. We have released the CAD model as FCStd (FreeCAD) and STEP (ISO standard), to get it you can either download or clone the git repository.
[Download windkit v1.1](https://git.erni-kollektiv.org/erni/windkit/-/archive/v1.1/windkit-v1.1.zip)
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## Software Requirements
To use the CAD model as a reference during assembly, we recommend FreeCAD or CAD Assistant (with the STEP file). [CAD Assistant](https://www.opencascade.com/products/cad-assistant/) is a freeware CAD viewer for various formats and is multi-platform.
To use the CAD model as a reference during assembly, we recommend FreeCAD or CAD Assistant (with the STEP file). [CAD Assistant](https://www.opencascade.com/products/cad-assistant/) is a freeware CAD viewer for various formats and is a multi-platform.
If you want to contribute to this project, test or modify the CAD model, we recommend the following FreeCAD version and workbenches. [FreeCAD (Link branch by realthunder)](https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/releases/)
For the assembly process we've used the Assembly3 workbench. The workbench is bundled in the fork mentioned above, no additional installation is required. Additionally we use [Fasteners WB](https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB/releases/tag/last) for fastener groups, this workbench can be installed separately via the Addon Manager in Freecad. To get to know Assembly3, have a look at the [Assembly3 section of the FreeCAD Wiki](https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Assembly3_Workbench) and [realthunder's old FreeCAD Fork Wiki](https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki).
For the assembly process we've used the Assembly3 workbench. The workbench is bundled in the fork mentioned above, no additional installation is required. Additionally we use [Fasteners WB](https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB/releases/tag/last) for fastener groups, this workbench can be installed separately via the Addon Manager in FreeCAD. To get to know Assembly3, have a look at the [Assembly3 section of the FreeCAD Wiki](https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Assembly3_Workbench) and [realthunder's old FreeCAD Fork Wiki](https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki).
To inspect the DXF files we recommend [QCAD](https://www.qcad.org) or [LibreCAD](https://librecad.org/), both are 2D CAD modellers.
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Each assembly folder contains:
* `Components.NAMEOFTHESUBASSEMBLY.FCStd` file containing all the parts of the sub-assembly
* `SubAssembly.NAMEOFTHESUBASSEMBLY.FCStd` file where the sub-assembly lives in
* if fasteners are used multiple times a `FastenerAssembly.NAMEOFTHESUBASSEMBLY.FCStd` file which usually contains the bolt, washer and nut.
* `Components.NAMEOFTHESUBASSEMBLY.FCStd` file containing all the parts of the sub-assembly.
* `SubAssembly.NAMEOFTHESUBASSEMBLY.FCStd` file where the sub-assembly lives in.
* If fasteners are used multiple times a `FastenerAssembly.NAMEOFTHESUBASSEMBLY.FCStd` file which usually contains the bolt, washer and nut.
All sub-assemblies are linked to the main assembly `MainAssembly.windkit.FCStd`. With the new Link feature, you can modify a sub-assembly and the main assembly will be updated instantly without any import.