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{{GuiCommand
{{GuiCommand
|Name=Draft SetStyle
|Name=Draft SetStyle
|MenuLocation=Utilities → Set style
|MenuLocation=Utilities → Set style
|Workbenches=[[Draft_Module|Draft]], [[Arch_Module|Arch]]
|Workbenches=[[Draft_Workbench|Draft]], [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]]
|Shortcut={{KEY|S}} {{KEY|S}}
|Version=0.19
|Version=0.19
|SeeAlso=[[Draft_ApplyStyle|Draft ApplyStyle]]
|SeeAlso=[[Draft_AnnotationStyleEditor|Draft AnnotationStyleEditor]], [[Draft_ApplyStyle|Draft ApplyStyle]]
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==Description==
==Description== <!--T:3-->


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The [[Image:Draft_SetStyle.svg|24px]] '''Draft SetStyle''' command sets the default style for new objects, and optionally applies the style to selected objects and groups.
The [[Image:Draft_SetStyle.svg|24px]] '''Draft SetStyle''' command sets the default style for new objects.


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{{Caption|The Style settings task panel}}
{{Caption|The Style settings task panel}}


==Usage==
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# There are several ways to invoke the command:
# There are several ways to invoke the command:
#* Press the [[Image:Draft_tray_button_style.png]] style button in the [[Draft_Tray|Draft Tray]].
#* Press the [[Image:Draft_tray_button_style.png]] button in the [[Draft_Tray|Draft Tray]]. Depending on the current style settings this button can look different.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Utilities → [[Image:Draft_SetStyle.svg|16px]] Set style}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Utilities → [[Image:Draft_SetStyle.svg|16px]] Set style}} option from the menu.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|S}} then {{KEY|S}}.
# The {{MenuCommand|Style settings}} task panel opens. See [[#Options|Options]] for more information.
# The {{MenuCommand|Style settings}} task panel opens. See [[#Options|Options]] for more information.
# Optionally change one or more settings.
# Press the {{Button|OK}} button.
# Press the {{Button|OK}} button to save the settings.
# The button in the [[Draft_Tray|Draft Tray]] is updated.


==Options==
==Options== <!--T:9-->


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* From the dropdown list at the top of the task panel an exiting style can be selected. {{Version|0.20}}
* From the dropdown list at the top of the task panel an exiting style preset can be selected.
* Press the {{button|[[Image:Document-save.svg|16px]] Save style}} button to save the style settings. {{Version|0.20}}
* In the {{MenuCommand|Lines and faces}} section the following settings can be specified:
* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Document-save.svg|16px]]}} button to save the current style settings as a preset.
* In the {{MenuCommand|Shapes}} section the following settings can be specified:
** {{MenuCommand|Line color}}. This is also used for [[Draft_Label|Draft Labels]] and for the {{PropertyView|Point Color}} of objects.
** {{MenuCommand|Line width}}. This is also used for [[Draft_Label|Draft Labels]].
** {{MenuCommand|Draw style}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Display mode}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Shape color}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Shape color}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Transparency}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Transparency}}.
* In the {{MenuCommand|Annotations}} section the following settings can be specified:
** {{MenuCommand|Line color}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Text font}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Line width}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Text size}}. This is in fact the line height, the letters are smaller.
** {{MenuCommand|Point color}}. {{Version|1.0}}
** {{MenuCommand|Text spacing}}. This is used for [[Draft_Dimension|Draft Dimensions]]. It is the distance between the text and the dimension line. {{Version|0.20}}
** {{MenuCommand|Point size}}. {{Version|1.0}}
** {{MenuCommand|Draw style}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Text color}}. This is also used for the {{PropertyView|Line Color}} of [[Draft_Dimension|Draft Dimensions]], which defines the color of the whole dimension including the text.
** {{MenuCommand|Line spacing}}. This scale factor is applied to the line height. {{Version|0.20}}
** {{MenuCommand|Display mode}}.
* The settings in the {{MenuCommand|Annotations}} section apply to [[Draft_Text|Draft Texts]], [[Draft_Dimension|Draft Dimensions]] and [[Draft_Label|Draft Labels]]. The following settings can be specified (see [[Draft_Text#View|Draft Text]] for details):
** {{MenuCommand|Arrow style}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Text color}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Font name}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Font size}}. This is in fact the default line height, the letters are smaller.
** {{MenuCommand|Line spacing}}. Not used for dimensions.
** {{MenuCommand|Scale multiplier}}. This is the inverse of the scale set in the [[Draft_annotation_scale_widget|Draft annotation scale widget]]. If the scale is {{value|1:100}} the multiplier is {{Value|100}}. {{Version|1.0}}
* In the {{MenuCommand|Dimensions}} section the following settings can be specified (see [[Draft_Dimension#View|Draft Dimension]] for details):
** {{MenuCommand|Line and arrow color}}. {{Version|1.0}}
** {{MenuCommand|Line width}}. {{Version|1.0}}
** {{MenuCommand|Arrow type}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Arrow size}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Arrow size}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Show units}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Show unit}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Unit override}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Unit override}}.
** {{MenuCommand|Dim overshoot}}. {{Version|0.21}}
* Press the {{button|[[Image:Draft_SetStyle.svg|16px]] Selected}} button to apply the settings to selected objects or groups. This feature currently does not work. {{Version|0.20}}
** {{MenuCommand|Ext lines}}. {{Version|0.21}}
* Press the {{button|[[Image:Draft_Text.svg|16px]] Texts/dims}} button to apply the settings to all [[Draft_Text|Draft Texts]], [[Draft_Dimension|Draft Dimension]] and [[Draft_Label|Draft Labels]]. This feature currently does not work. {{Version|0.20}}
** {{MenuCommand|Ext overshoot}}. {{Version|0.21}}
** {{MenuCommand|Text spacing}}.
* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_SetStyle.svg|16px]] Selected}} button to apply the settings to selected objects or groups. Objects can be selected while the task panel is open.
* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Text.svg|16px]] Annotations}} button to apply the settings to all [[Draft_Text|Draft Texts]], [[Draft_Dimension|Draft Dimensions]] and [[Draft_Label|Draft Labels]] in the current document. {{Version|0.21}}
* Press the {{Button|Cancel}} button to finish the command without saving the settings.


==Notes==
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* The settings in the Lines and faces section are not only used for Draft object.
* The settings in the {{MenuCommand|Shapes}} section, except {{MenuCommand|Draw style}} and {{MenuCommand|Display mode}}, are not only used for Draft objects, but also for objects created with other workbenches.
* All settings, except {{MenuCommand|Draw style}} and {{MenuCommand|Display mode}}, can also be changed in the preferences. See [[PartDesign_Preferences#Shape_appearance|PartDesign Preferences]] and [[Draft_Preferences#Texts_and_dimensions|Draft Preferences]].
* Styles are saved in a file with a fixed name: {{FileName|StylePresets.json}} which is stored in FreeCAD's user {{FileName|Draft}} folder:
** On Linux it is usually {{FileName|/home/<username>/.local/share/FreeCAD/Draft/}}.
** On Windows it is {{FileName|%APPDATA%\FreeCAD\Draft\}}, which is usually {{FileName|C:\Users\<username>\Appdata\Roaming\FreeCAD\Draft\}}.
** On macOS it is usually {{FileName|/Users/<username>/Library/Preferences/FreeCAD/Draft/}}.


==Preferences==


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Latest revision as of 10:37, 21 April 2024

Draft SetStyle

Menu location
Utilities → Set style
Workbenches
Draft, Arch
Default shortcut
S S
Introduced in version
0.19
See also
Draft AnnotationStyleEditor, Draft ApplyStyle

Description

The Draft SetStyle command sets the default style for new objects.

The Style settings task panel

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the button in the Draft Tray. Depending on the current style settings this button can look different.
    • Select the Utilities → Set style option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: S then S.
  2. The Style settings task panel opens. See Options for more information.
  3. Optionally change one or more settings.
  4. Press the OK button to save the settings.
  5. The button in the Draft Tray is updated.

Options

Notes

  • The settings in the Shapes section, except Draw style and Display mode, are not only used for Draft objects, but also for objects created with other workbenches.
  • All settings, except Draw style and Display mode, can also be changed in the preferences. See PartDesign Preferences and Draft Preferences.
  • Styles are saved in a file with a fixed name: StylePresets.json which is stored in FreeCAD's user Draft folder:
    • On Linux it is usually /home/<username>/.local/share/FreeCAD/Draft/.
    • On Windows it is %APPDATA%\FreeCAD\Draft\, which is usually C:\Users\<username>\Appdata\Roaming\FreeCAD\Draft\.
    • On macOS it is usually /Users/<username>/Library/Preferences/FreeCAD/Draft/.