TechDraw 2PointCenterLine

Description
The 2PointCenterLine tool adds a center line between two Vertices (Points).



Usage

 * 1) Select 2 Vertexes in  a View.
 * 2) Press the  button
 * 3) A dialog will open where you can specify attributes of the new center line.
 * 4) A center line will be added between the 2 selected Vertices.

Editing Center Lines
Any of the centerline command buttons can be used to edit any centerline.


 * 1) Select a center line.
 * 2) Press any center line command button.
 * 3) A dialog will open where you can change attributes of the centerline.
 * 4) Press  to see your changes.

Properties
Cosmetic center lines have no properties of their own, as they are not Document Objects. They do have attributes that can be changed in the center line edit dialog. Not all attributes apply to all centerlines.


 * 1) Mode (radio buttons):
 * 2) * Vertical: Forces a centerline vertical
 * 3) * Horizontal: Forces a centerline horizontal
 * 4) * Aligned: Follows the general direction of the Edge for 2 Edge centerline
 * 5) Shift Horiz: Moves the centerline left or right of its normal position
 * 6) Shift Vert: Moves the centerline up or down from its normal position
 * 7) Rotate: Rotates the centerline around its center (degrees. + counterclockwise, - clockwise)
 * 8) Extend: Makes the centerline longer by this amount
 * 9) Color: Color of centerline
 * 10) Weight: Thickness of the centerline
 * 11) Style: [[Image:Continuous-line.svg|20px]] Continuous, [[Image:Dash-line.svg|20px]] Dash, [[Image:Dot-line.svg|20px]] Dot, [[Image:DashDot-line.svg|20px]] DashDot, [[Image:DashDotDot-line.svg|20px]] DashDotDot

Scripting
TechDraw API and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

Cosmetic center lines are not accessible from macros or the Python console at this time.