1.15 Workbench approach

The concept of the user interface is based on splitting it into a set of workbenches (modules), which are collection of tools related to the specific task i.e. Part workbench for drawing 3D objects, Sketcher workbench for drawing 2D geometry etc. Each workbench has its own set of menus and toolbars, which change when the workbench changes, but the content of the 3D view remains unchanged.

QW-Modeller workbench contains a set of geometrical commands from other workbenches (mainly from Part, PartDesign and Sketcher workbenches) and other commands destined for creating complete project for FDTD electromagnetic simulation with QuickWave software.

QW-Modeller workbench has also its own set of menus and toolbars and additionally has QW-Modeller Ribbon with a set of all available commands, grouped into buttons, menu buttons or menu labels.

Note that sometimes a Workbench is referred to as a Module. However, Workbenches and Modules are different entities. A Module is any extension of FreeCAD, while a Workbench is a special GUI configuration that groups some toolbars and menus. Usually every Module contains its own Workbench, hence the cross-use of the name.