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{{GuiCommand
{{GuiCommand
|Name=Draft Snap Dimensions
|Name=Draft Snap Dimensions
|MenuLocation=Draft → Snapping → Dimensions
|Workbenches=[[Draft_Module|Draft]], [[Arch_Module|Arch]]
|Workbenches=[[Draft_Module|Draft]], [[Arch_Module|Arch]]
|SeeAlso=[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]], [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft ToggleSnap]]
|SeeAlso=[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]], [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]]
}}
}}


== Description == <!--T:2-->
== Description ==

This snap mode shows temporary X and Y dimensions between the current point and the last snapped point on screen while snapping.
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The [[Image:Draft_Snap_Dimensions.svg|24px]] '''Draft Snap Dimensions''' option shows temporary X and Y dimensions. The dimensions show the current position of the pointer relative to the previous point.

The temporary dimensions are projected onto the current [[Draft_SelectPlane|working plane]].


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== Usage == <!--T:4-->
== Usage == <!--T:4-->


For general information about snapping see [[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]].
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# Make sure {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft ToggleSnap]]}} and {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Dimensions.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Dimensions|Snap Dimensions]]}} are turned on.
# Choose a Draft tool to draw a shape.
# Click a first point to set the reference point
# Move the mouse to observe the distance between the reference point and the current point


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# Optionally change the [[Draft_SelectPlane|working plane]].

# Make sure snapping is enabled. See [[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]].
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# If '''Draft Snap Dimensions''' is not active do one of the following:
* The reference point is projected onto the grid's plane; the distance to the current point is given relative to the projected point.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Dimensions.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Dimensions|Draft Snap Dimensions]]}} button in the Draft Snap toolbar.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Dimensions.svg|16px]]}} button in the [[Draft_snap_widget|Draft snap widget]].
# Choose a [[Draft_Module|Draft]] or [[Arch_Module|Arch]] command to create your geometry.
# Note that you can also change snap options while a command is active.
# Pick a first point. This snap option requires a previous point.
# As you move the pointer temporary dimensions are displayed.





Revision as of 12:51, 1 August 2021

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Draft Snap Dimensions

Menu location
None
Workbenches
Draft, Arch
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
Draft Snap, Draft Snap Lock

Description

The Draft Snap Dimensions option shows temporary X and Y dimensions. The dimensions show the current position of the pointer relative to the previous point.

The temporary dimensions are projected onto the current working plane.

After having snapped a first (reference) point, temporary dimensions locate the current point to be snapped

Usage

For general information about snapping see Draft Snap.

  1. Optionally change the working plane.
  2. Make sure snapping is enabled. See Draft Snap Lock.
  3. If Draft Snap Dimensions is not active do one of the following:
  4. Choose a Draft or Arch command to create your geometry.
  5. Note that you can also change snap options while a command is active.
  6. Pick a first point. This snap option requires a previous point.
  7. As you move the pointer temporary dimensions are displayed.