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{{GuiCommand
{{GuiCommand
|Name=Draft Snap Ortho
|Name=Draft Snap Ortho
|MenuLocation=Draft → Snapping → Ortho
|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]]
}}
}}


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This method snaps to a point on an imaginary line that originates from the previous point, and extends infinitely at specific increments of 45°; this includes 0°, 90°, 135°, 180°, 225°, 270°, and other integer multiples.
The [[Image:Draft_Snap_Ortho.svg|24px]] '''Draft Snap Ortho''' option snaps to imaginary lines that cross the previous point at 0°, 45°, 90° and 135°.


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For general information about snapping and the related preferences 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_Ortho.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Ortho|Snap Ortho]]}} are turned on.
# Choose a Draft tool to draw a shape.
# Move the cursor approximately in the direction of a line that makes an angle of 45° with the horizontal.
# The snap symbol will appear when the tentative line makes an angle of 45°, or a multiple of it.
# Click to attach your new point.


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# Make sure snapping is enabled. See: [[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]].
{{Emphasis|Note:}} the snapping only works on the current working plane.
# If '''Draft Snap Ortho''' is not active do one of the following:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Ortho.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Ortho|Draft Snap Ortho]]}} button in the Draft snap toolbar.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]]}} button in the [[Draft_snap_widget|Draft snap widget]] and in the menu select the {{MenuCommand|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Ortho.svg|16px]] Snap Ortho}} option.
# 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.
# If you move the pointer around the previous point and are on an imaginary infinite line crossing that point at an angle of 0°, 45°, 90° or 135° the [[Image:Draft_Snap_Ortho.svg|16px]] icon is displayed near the pointer.
# Click to confirm the point.





Revision as of 15:31, 31 July 2021

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Draft Snap Ortho

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

Description

The Draft Snap Ortho option snaps to imaginary lines that cross the previous point at 0°, 45°, 90° and 135°.

Snapping the second point of a line to a point that makes an angle of 135° with the horizontal; small circles indicate all possible snapping directions

Usage

For general information about snapping and the related preferences see: Draft Snap.

  1. Make sure snapping is enabled. See: Draft Snap Lock.
  2. If Draft Snap Ortho is not active do one of the following:
  3. Choose a Draft or Arch command to create your geometry.
  4. Note that you can also change snap options while a command is active.
  5. Pick a first point. This snap option requires a previous point.
  6. If you move the pointer around the previous point and are on an imaginary infinite line crossing that point at an angle of 0°, 45°, 90° or 135° the icon is displayed near the pointer.
  7. Click to confirm the point.