Sketcher ToggleConstruction: Difference between revisions
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{{GuiCommand|Name=Sketcher AlterConstruction|Workbenches=[[Sketcher Workbench|Sketcher]], [[PartDesign |
{{GuiCommand|Name=Sketcher AlterConstruction|Workbenches=[[Sketcher Workbench|Sketcher]], [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign]]|MenuLocation=Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Toggle construction line}} |
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====Description==== |
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This tool toggles sketch geometry from/to construction mode. It can be used on any type of geometry: line, arc or circle. |
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<WRONG> This tool draws an arc by picking three points: the center, the start angle along the radius, and the end angle. |
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Construction geometry is an important tool of the sketcher. When using a sketch for a 3D operation, construction geometry is ignored. |
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When starting the tool, the mouse pointer changes to a white cross with a red arc icon. The coordinates of the pointer are shown beside it in blue in real time. |
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In sketch edit mode, construction geometry is shown as blue, and won't turn green when a sketch is fully constrained. Once you exit the sketch mode, construction geometry is hidden on the screen. |
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[[Image:Sketcher_ArcExample1.png|The center has been selected, dragging to set the radius]] [[Image:Sketcher_ArcExample2.png|407x360px|The center and start angle have been selected, dragging to set end angle]] </WRONG> |
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'''Note:''' starting with v0.13, construction lines can be used as rotation axis by the [[PartDesign Revolve]] feature. |
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<WRONG> * Pick points on an empty area of the 3D view, or on an existing object (auto constraints must be active in TaskView). |
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* Pressing {{KEY|ESC}} or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function. </WRONG> |
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* Select one or more sketch geometry in the 3D view, then click on the tool or access it in the menu. |
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Revision as of 02:59, 19 March 2012
Sketcher AlterConstruction |
Menu location |
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Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Toggle construction line |
Workbenches |
Sketcher, PartDesign |
Default shortcut |
None |
Introduced in version |
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See also |
None |
Description
This tool toggles sketch geometry from/to construction mode. It can be used on any type of geometry: line, arc or circle.
Construction geometry is an important tool of the sketcher. When using a sketch for a 3D operation, construction geometry is ignored.
In sketch edit mode, construction geometry is shown as blue, and won't turn green when a sketch is fully constrained. Once you exit the sketch mode, construction geometry is hidden on the screen.
Note: starting with v0.13, construction lines can be used as rotation axis by the PartDesign Revolve feature.
Usage
- Select one or more sketch geometry in the 3D view, then click on the tool or access it in the menu.
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