Baseplate perimeter fill to remove slop in drawers or boxes

[IrataDev]

I am adding a fill perimeter around the baseplate to keep it stable within a drawer. Hopefully, I am not missing an existing feature, but I can't add this feature with the tools provided without doing more with creating negatives within FreeCad.

Possible solution: I would like an option allowing the user to measure the internal x and y dimensions of the area where the baseplate is to reside. Once the outer perimeter is established, adding the ability to offset the grid in both the x and y dimensions within the perimeter allows better fitment by either a percentage or a measured distance. Furthermore, an option to radius or chamfer the lower edge of the outside perimeter and the corners would provide ease of use for fitment into non-perfect drawers or boxes.

[greg19]

You can easily achieve it using built-in FreeCAD workbenches, for example using Part workbench:

1. Create your baseplate/bin in Gridfinity Workbench
2. Switch to Part Workbench
3. Use the Measure tool to check for your spacer dimension and location: For me, length is 76cm, height is 4.25cm, position is as shown
4. Create a Cube and give it proper position and dimensions
5. Repeat for the other side if needed.
6. Optionally, you can combine the baseplate/bin with the spacers by selecting them both and using Union tool, but it isn't necessary if you are exporting to STL

You can play around with other tools to customize the spacer to your liking

[Stu142]

As mentioned, there are ways to accomplish this in FreeCAD, but I am already planning to add this as a feature to baseplates as I do think it would be highly useful.

I am planning to add a padding parameter for each side that would add an additional section to the side of the grid.