.gitignore for FreeCAD
4 ignore rules for FreeCAD, ready to copy into your repository.
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The complete .gitignore for FreeCAD
# Generated by LFGitignore - https://lfgitignore.com
# Created: 2026-09-17 18:11:14 UTC
# Technologies: FreeCAD
### FreeCAD ###
# FreeCAD document lock file
*.FC.lock
# Backup file
*.bak
# FreeCAD backup file
*.FCBak
# Temporary files
*.tmp
What these FreeCAD rules actually ignore
Every pattern below, and why it belongs in your .gitignore.
FreeCAD backup and temporary files
| Pattern | What it ignores |
|---|---|
*.FC.lock |
FreeCAD document lock file |
*.bak |
Backup file |
*.FCBak |
FreeCAD backup file |
*.tmp |
Temporary files |
How to use this .gitignore for FreeCAD
- Copy the FreeCAD rules above, or download the file directly.
- Create a file named .gitignore at the root of your Git repository and paste the rules into it.
- If some of those files are already tracked, run git rm -r --cached . then commit again — Git only applies ignore rules to untracked files.
- Commit the .gitignore so everyone on the team shares the same rules.