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{{GuiCommand/en|Name=Draft ToggleConstructionMode|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]], [[Arch Module|Arch]]|MenuLocation=Draft -> Utilities -> Toggle construction mode}}


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==Description==
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The Draft module features a construction mode, which allows to draw certain objects in a special group, with a defined color, so it is easy to separate them from the other objects and switch it off when you don't need it, or delete them after you don't need them anymore.
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{{GuiCommand
|Name=Draft ToggleConstructionMode
|MenuLocation=Utilities → Toggle construction mode
|Workbenches=[[Draft_Workbench|Draft]], [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]]
|Shortcut={{KEY|C}} {{KEY|M}}
|SeeAlso=[[Draft_AddConstruction|Draft AddConstruction]], [[Draft_AutoGroup|Draft AutoGroup]]
}}

==Description==

The [[Image:Draft_ToggleConstructionMode.svg|24px]] '''Draft ToggleConstructionMode''' command switches Draft construction mode on or off. If construction mode is on new [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] objects are placed in a dedicated group and given a predefined color. This feature is intended for, often temporary, construction geometry used to provide new [[Draft_Snap|snap points]] for creating other objects. When the construction geometry is no longer needed the construction group can easily be [[Std_HideSelection|hidden]] or [[Std_Delete|deleted]].


[[Image:Draft construction mode example.jpg|400px]]
[[Image:Draft construction mode example.jpg|400px]]
{{Caption|Construction geometry, in blue, used to determine the center and radius of a circle}}


==How to use==
==Usage==
# Press the {{KEY|[[Image:Draft ToggleConstructionMode.png|16px]] [[Draft ToggleConstructionMode|Toggle construction mode]]}} button
# Draw some objects
# Press the {{KEY|[[Image:Draft ToggleConstructionMode.png|16px]] [[Draft ToggleConstructionMode|Toggle construction mode]]}} button again to go back to normal mode


# There are several ways to invoke the command:
==Options==
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_ToggleConstructionMode.svg|16px]] [[Draft_ToggleConstructionMode|Toggle construction mode]]}} button in the [[Draft_Tray|Draft Tray]]. This button is depressed if Draft construction mode is currently on.
* The Construction Mode button is also present on the Task panel or Draft toolbar when the Draft workbench is active
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Utilities → [[Image:Draft_ToggleConstructionMode.svg|16px]] Toggle construction mode}} option from the menu.
* The color and the group name can be changed in the [[Draft_Preferences|preferences screen]].
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|C}} then {{KEY|M}}.
# The button in the [[Draft_Tray|Draft Tray]] is updated.


==Notes==


* If Draft construction mode is switched on the active [[Draft_Layer|layer]] is ignored.
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==Preferences==

* To change the label of the construction group: {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences... → Draft → General → Construction group label}}.
* To change the color that is used: {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences... → Draft → General → Construction geometry color}}.


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Latest revision as of 09:47, 6 February 2024

Draft ToggleConstructionMode

Menu location
Utilities → Toggle construction mode
Workbenches
Draft, Arch
Default shortcut
C M
Introduced in version
-
See also
Draft AddConstruction, Draft AutoGroup

Description

The Draft ToggleConstructionMode command switches Draft construction mode on or off. If construction mode is on new Draft objects are placed in a dedicated group and given a predefined color. This feature is intended for, often temporary, construction geometry used to provide new snap points for creating other objects. When the construction geometry is no longer needed the construction group can easily be hidden or deleted.

Construction geometry, in blue, used to determine the center and radius of a circle

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the Toggle construction mode button in the Draft Tray. This button is depressed if Draft construction mode is currently on.
    • Select the Utilities → Toggle construction mode option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: C then M.
  2. The button in the Draft Tray is updated.

Notes

  • If Draft construction mode is switched on the active layer is ignored.

Preferences

  • To change the label of the construction group: Edit → Preferences... → Draft → General → Construction group label.
  • To change the color that is used: Edit → Preferences... → Draft → General → Construction geometry color.