Draft Snap Angle

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Draft Angle

Menu location
Draft → Snap → Angle
Workbenches
Draft, Arch
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
Draft Snap, Draft ToggleSnap

Description

This method snaps to the points of circles and arcs at specific increments of 30° and 45°; this includes 60°, 90°, 180°, 270°, and other integer multiples.

Snapping the second point of a line to the circle, at the 60° point

How to use

  1. Make sure snap mode is turned on
  2. Choose element to be inserted into the FreeCAD-document
  3. Move cursor near one of the cardinal point you wish to attach your element to
  4. Below on the right side of the cursor the symbol of the snap mode will appear
  5. Click to attach your element to the selected endpoint of target element

Will also work with Draft Move and Draft Rotate.

Notes

Snap mode can be used with

  • sketcher elements (arcs, circles)
  • draft elements (arcs, circles)
  • edge of circular face of shape
  • edge of circular face of solid

Clicking on the snap-mode icon will toggle the snap mode on/off.