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The [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistance.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistance|Sketcher ConstrainDistance]] tool
The [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistance.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistance|Sketcher ConstrainDistance]] tool
fixes the length of a line, the distance between two points, the perpendicular distance between a point and a line, or, {{Version|0.21}}, the distance between the edges of two circles or arcs, or between the edge of a circle or arc and a line.
fixes the length of a line, the distance between two points, the perpendicular distance between a point and a line; or, {{Version|0.21}}, the distance between the edges of two circles or arcs, or between the edge of a circle or arc and a line; or, {{Version|1.0}}, the length of an arc.


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


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See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].
See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].


===[[Sketcher_Workbench#Continue_modes|Continue mode]]===
===[[Sketcher_Workbench#Continue_modes|Continue mode]]=== <!--T:26-->


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# Make sure there is no selection.
# Make sure there is no selection.
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
#* {{Version|1.0}}: If the {{MenuCommand|Dimensioning constraints}} [[Sketcher_Preferences#General|preference]] is set to {{Value|Single tool}} (default): press the down arrow to the right of the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_Dimension.svg||x16px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow.svg|x16px]]}} button and select the {{MenuCommand|[[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistance.svg|16px]] Constrain distance}} option from the dropdown.
#* Press the {{Button|[[File:Sketcher_ConstrainDistance.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistance|Constrain distance]]}} button.
#* If this preference has a different value (and in {{VersionMinus|0.21}}): press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistance.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistance|Constrain distance]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketch → Sketcher constraints → [[File:Sketcher_ConstrainDistance.svg|16px]] Constrain distance}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketch → Sketcher constraints → [[File:Sketcher_ConstrainDistance.svg|16px]] Constrain distance}} option from the menu.
#* {{Version|0.22}}: Right-click in the [[3D_view|3D view]] and select the {{MenuCommand|Dimension → [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistance.svg|16px]] Constrain distance}} option from the context menu.
#* {{Version|1.0}}: Right-click in the [[3D_view|3D view]] and select the {{MenuCommand|Dimension → [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistance.svg|16px]] Constrain distance}} option from the context menu.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut {{KEY|K}} then {{KEY|D}}.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut {{KEY|K}} then {{KEY|D}}.
# The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
# The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
# Do one of the following:
# Do one of the following:
#* Select a single line.
#* Select a single line.
#* Select two points.
#* Select two points.
#* Select a point and a line (in that order).
#* Select a point and a line (in that order).
# If the {{MenuCommand|Ask for value after creating a dimensional constraint}} option is selected (default) in the [[Sketcher_Preferences#Display|Sketcher Preferences]]:
# If a [[Sketcher_ToggleDrivingConstraint|driving dimensional constraint]] is created, depending on the [[Sketcher_Preferences#Display|preferences]], a dialog opens to [[Sketcher_Workbench#Edit_constraints|edit its value]].
## A pop up dialog opens to edit the constraint value.
## Press the {{Button|OK}} button to confirm.
# A constraint is added.
# A constraint is added.
# Optionally keep creating constraints.
# Optionally keep creating constraints.
# To finish, right-click or press {{KEY|Esc}}, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool
# To finish, right-click or press {{KEY|Esc}}, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool


===Once-only mode===
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# Do one of the following:
# Do one of the following:
#* Select a single line.
#* Select a single line.
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#* Select the edges of two circles or arcs.
#* Select the edges of two circles or arcs.
#* Select the edge of a circle or arc and a line (idem).
#* Select the edge of a circle or arc and a line (idem).
#* {{Version|1.0}}: Select the edge of a single arc.
# Invoke the tool as explained above.
# Invoke the tool as explained above.
# Edit and/or confirm the constraint value as explained above.
# Optionally [[Sketcher_Workbench#Edit_constraints|edit the constraint value]].
# A constraint is added.
# A constraint is added.


==Notes==
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* If applicable please consider using the [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX|Horizontal distance]] or [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceY.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceY|Vertical distance]] constraints instead. These constraints are faster to calculate.
* If applicable please consider using [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX|Horizontal distance]] or [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceY|Vertical distance]] constraints instead. They are more efficient.


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|[[Sketcher_ConstrainRadius|Radius]]
|[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
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Revision as of 15:11, 23 April 2024

Sketcher ConstrainDistance

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain distance
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
K D
Introduced in version
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See also
Sketcher ConstrainDistanceX, Sketcher ConstrainDistanceY

Description

The Sketcher ConstrainDistance tool fixes the length of a line, the distance between two points, the perpendicular distance between a point and a line; or, introduced in version 0.21, the distance between the edges of two circles or arcs, or between the edge of a circle or arc and a line; or, introduced in version 1.0, the length of an arc.

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

Continue mode

  1. Make sure there is no selection.
  2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • introduced in version 1.0: If the Dimensioning constraints preference is set to Single tool (default): press the down arrow to the right of the button and select the Constrain distance option from the dropdown.
    • If this preference has a different value (and in version 0.21 and below): press the Constrain distance button.
    • Select the Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain distance option from the menu.
    • introduced in version 1.0: Right-click in the 3D view and select the Dimension → Constrain distance option from the context menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut K then D.
  3. The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
  4. Do one of the following:
    • Select a single line.
    • Select two points.
    • Select a point and a line (in that order).
  5. If a driving dimensional constraint is created, depending on the preferences, a dialog opens to edit its value.
  6. A constraint is added.
  7. Optionally keep creating constraints.
  8. To finish, right-click or press Esc, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool

Run-once mode

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Select a single line.
    • Select two points.
    • Select a point and a line (in any order).
    • Select the edges of two circles or arcs.
    • Select the edge of a circle or arc and a line (idem).
    • introduced in version 1.0: Select the edge of a single arc.
  2. Invoke the tool as explained above.
  3. Optionally edit the constraint value.
  4. A constraint is added.

Notes

Scripting

Distance from origin:

Sketch.addConstraint(Sketcher.Constraint('Distance', Edge, PointOfEdge, -1, 1, App.Units.Quantity('123.0 mm')))

Distance between two vertices:

Sketch.addConstraint(Sketcher.Constraint('Distance', Edge1, PointOfEdge1, Edge2, PointOfEdge2, App.Units.Quantity('123.0 mm')))

Length of line (the GUI allows selecting the edge itself, but it is just a shorthand for using the two extremities of the same line):

Sketch.addConstraint(Sketcher.Constraint('Distance', Line, 1, Line, 2, App.Units.Quantity('123.0 mm')))

Distance from point (Edge, PointOfEdge) to perpendicular point on line (Line):

Sketch.addConstraint(Sketcher.Constraint('Distance', Edge, PointOfEdge, Line, 0, App.Units.Quantity('123.0 mm')))

Distance between the edges of two circles:

Sketch.addConstraint(Sketcher.Constraint('Distance', Circle1, 0, Circle2, 0, App.Units.Quantity('123.0 mm')))

The Sketcher scripting page explains the values which can be used for Edge, Edge1, Edge2, PointOfEdge, PointOfEdge1, PointOfEdge2, Line, Circle1 and Circle2, and contains further examples on how to create constraints from Python scripts.