Sketcher ConstrainParallel

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Sketcher ConstrainParallel

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain parallel
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
P
Introduced in version
-
See also
Sketcher ConstrainHorVer

Description

The Sketcher ConstrainParallel tool constrains lines to be parallel.

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

Continue mode

  1. Make sure there is no selection.
  2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Constrain parallel button.
    • Select the Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain parallel option from the menu.
    • introduced in version 0.22: Right-click in the 3D view and select the Constrain → Constrain parallel option from the context menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: P.
  3. The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
  4. Select two lines.
  5. A constraint is added.
  6. Optionally keep creating constraints.
  7. To finish, right-click or press Esc, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.

Run-once mode

  1. Select two or more lines. introduced in version 0.22: Points can be included in the selection, but will be ignored.
  2. Invoke the tool as explained above.
  3. Depending on the selection one or more constraints are added.

Scripting

Sketch.addConstraint(Sketcher.Constraint('Parallel', Line1, Line2))

The Sketcher scripting page explains the values which can be used for Line1 and Line2 and contains further examples on how to create constraints from Python scripts.