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+# Ignore CAE metadata and backups
+*.FCBak
+
+# Ignore 3d models and other objects
+# NB: if you want to upload 3d models you should use github release
+*.zip
+*cache
+*.stl
+*.step
+*.stp
+*.iges
+
+# macOS specific ignores
+.DS_Store