Grubuntu/PieMenu

Piemenu causes Freecad to crash if you use the pad tool

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#135 opened on Mar 11, 2026

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Description

Hello, I am triggering the piemenu from a spacemouse. If I use the pad tool from the toolbar, it functions correctly, but if I use it from the piemenu, it crashes freecad. Interestingly enough, the other solid modeling tools seem to function, as do the sketch tools. Also of note, if I trigger the pad tool from the spacemouse directly (i.e., no piemenu), it also functions correctly.

Thanks, Josh

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Investigate the difference in how the 'Pad' tool command is executed when triggered from the pie menu versus the toolbar. Check the event handling and command path to identify why the crash occurs.
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python
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desktop
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FreeCADPython
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