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==Description==
==Description==


Creates a '''datum point''' which can be used as reference for sketches or other datum geometry.
It is now possible to create datum planes/lines/points and attach them to features. Those datums can be used as basis for sketches or as revolution axis etc. There are a multitude of attachment possibilities for datums, try them out.


{{Version|0.17}}
{{Version|0.17}}


Datum point with OffsetZ=2


[[File:DatumPoint.png]]
[[File:DatumPoint.png]]


A datum point attached to a sphere with an attachment offset in Z = 2


==Use==


==How to use==
# Click on [[Image:PartDesign Point.png|16px]] in the toolbar, or choose {{KEY|PartDesign}} → {{KEY|[[Image:PartDesign Point.png|16px]] Create a datum point}} from the main menu,

# set options and parameters,
# Press the {{KEY|[[Image:PartDesign Point.png|24px]] '''Create a datum point'''}} button.
# click {{KEY|OK}}.
# Define Point parameters. Select a first reference in the 3D view to filter the available attachment modes.
# Depending on the selected reference, there may be one or more attachment modes available in the the list. The most likely one will automatically be selected and shown in bold in the list. The text ''Attached with mode'' along with the attachment mode name will appear in green at the top of the Parameters panel.
# To add an additional reference, press the next {{KEY|Reference}} button. Once pressed its label changes to ''Selecting...'' until a selection is made.
# Select an attachment mode in the list.
# Define Attachment Offset values.
# Press {{KEY|OK}}.


==Options==
==Options==


For more details about Attachment mode and Attachment offset, see [[Part Attachment|Attachment]].
[[File:PartDesign Point.png]] '''Point parameters'''


==Properties==
'''Reference'''
* Reference 1:
* Reference 2:
** Any:
* Reference 3:
* Reference 4:


* {{PropertyData|MapMode}}: lists the attachment mode used.
'''Available modes'''
* {{PropertyData|Attachment Offset}}: applies a transformation (translation and rotation) in reference to the attachment placement.
* Object origin:
* {{PropertyData|Label}}: name given to the object, this name can be changed at convenience.
* Focus1:
* Focus2:
* On edge:
* Center of curvature:
* Vertex:
* Proximity Point 1:
* Proximity Point 2:
** Object origin:

'''Offset'''
* OffsetZ, OffsetY, OffsetX:
* RotateXY:


==Limitations==
==Limitations==


* The datum point cannot be used as section for Pipe and Loft features.
==Scripts==

==Links==

==Notes==




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Revision as of 15:59, 25 February 2018

PartDesign Point

Menu location
Part Design → Create a datum point
Workbenches
PartDesign
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

Creates a datum point which can be used as reference for sketches or other datum geometry.

introduced in version 0.17


A datum point attached to a sphere with an attachment offset in Z = 2


How to use

  1. Press the Create a datum point button.
  2. Define Point parameters. Select a first reference in the 3D view to filter the available attachment modes.
  3. Depending on the selected reference, there may be one or more attachment modes available in the the list. The most likely one will automatically be selected and shown in bold in the list. The text Attached with mode along with the attachment mode name will appear in green at the top of the Parameters panel.
  4. To add an additional reference, press the next Reference button. Once pressed its label changes to Selecting... until a selection is made.
  5. Select an attachment mode in the list.
  6. Define Attachment Offset values.
  7. Press OK.

Options

For more details about Attachment mode and Attachment offset, see Attachment.

Properties

  • DataMapMode: lists the attachment mode used.
  • DataAttachment Offset: applies a transformation (translation and rotation) in reference to the attachment placement.
  • DataLabel: name given to the object, this name can be changed at convenience.

Limitations

  • The datum point cannot be used as section for Pipe and Loft features.