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{{GuiCommand
{{GuiCommand
|Name=TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel
|Name=TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel
|MenuLocation=TechDraw → Parallel
|MenuLocation=TechDraw → Extensions: Centerlines/Threading → Add cosmetic parallel line
|Workbenches=[[TechDraw_Workbench|TechDraw]]
|Workbenches=[[TechDraw_Workbench|TechDraw]]
|Shortcut=
|Shortcut=
|Version=0.20
|Version=0.20
|SeeAlso=[[TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular|TechDraw ExtensionLinePerpendicular]]
|SeeAlso=
}}
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==Description==
==Description==


The [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel.svg|24px]] '''Parallel''' tool creates a line parallel to another line through a vertex.
The [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel.svg|24px]] '''TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel''' tool adds a cosmetic line parallel to another line.


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[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallelExample.png|500px]]
[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallelExample.png|250px]]
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{{Caption|On the right an added parallel line}}
{{Caption|On the right an added cosmetic parallel line}}


==Usage==
==Usage==


# Optional pick favoured line attributes using {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes|Aspect]]}} button.
# Optionally change the current line attributes with the [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes|TechDraw ExtensionSelectLineAttributes]] tool.
# Select a straight edge to determine the direction and the length of the line.
# Select one line (1).
# Select one vertex (2).
# Select a vertex to determine the position of the line.
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel|Parallel]]}} button.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel|TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|TechDraw → Extensions: centerlines and threading → [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel.svg|16px]] Create a line parallel to another line)}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|TechDraw → Extensions: Centerlines/Threading → [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel.svg|16px]] Add cosmetic parallel line}} option from the menu.
# A cosmetic line is created.
# A cosmetic line is added.

* The selected line (1) defines the direction.
* The created line passes through the vertex (2).
* The length of the created line is the same as the length of the direction defining line.
* Linestyle, width and color is used as selected in the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes|Aspect]]}} tool.




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|[[TechDraw_ExtensionThreadHoleSide|Thread section Hole]]
|[[TechDraw_Workbench|TechDraw]]
|[[TechDraw_Workbench|TechDraw]]
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|IconL=TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular.svg
|IconR=
|IconR=TechDraw_ExtensionThreadHoleBottom.svg
|IconC=Workbench_TechDraw.svg
|IconC=Workbench_TechDraw.svg
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TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel

Menu location
TechDraw → Extensions: Centerlines/Threading → Add cosmetic parallel line
Workbenches
TechDraw
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.20
See also
TechDraw ExtensionLinePerpendicular

Description

The TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel tool adds a cosmetic line parallel to another line.

On the right an added cosmetic parallel line

Usage

  1. Optionally change the current line attributes with the TechDraw ExtensionSelectLineAttributes tool.
  2. Select a straight edge to determine the direction and the length of the line.
  3. Select a vertex to determine the position of the line.
  4. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel button.
    • Select the TechDraw → Extensions: Centerlines/Threading → Add cosmetic parallel line option from the menu.
  5. A cosmetic line is added.