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|[[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceY|Vertical distance]]
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The [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX|Sketcher ConstrainDistanceX]] tool
The [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX|Sketcher ConstrainDistanceX]] tool
fixes the horizontal distance between two points or the endpoints of a line. If only one point is selected, the distance is set to the sketch origin.
fixes the horizontal distance between two points or the endpoints of a line. If a single point is pre-selected, the distance is relative to the origin of the sketch.


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==Usage== <!--T:3-->
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See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].
See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].

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# Make sure there is no selection.
# Pick one or two points or a single line (skip this step if the tool should run in [[Sketcher_Workbench#Continue_modes|continue mode]]).
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX|Constrain horizontal distance]]}} button.
#* {{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_ConstrainDistanceX.svg|16px]] Constrain horizontal distance}} option from the dropdown.
#* If this preference has a different value (and in {{VersionMinus|0.21}}): press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX|Constrain horizontal distance]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketch → Sketcher constraints → [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX.svg|16px]] Constrain horizontal distance}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketch → Sketcher constraints → [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX.svg|16px]] Constrain horizontal distance}} option from the menu.
#* {{Version|0.22}}: Right-click in the [[3D_view|3D view]] and select the {{MenuCommand|Dimension → [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX.svg|16px]] Constrain horizontal distance}} option from the context menu.
#* {{Version|1.0}}: Right-click in the [[3D_view|3D view]] and select the {{MenuCommand|Dimension → [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX.svg|16px]] Constrain horizontal distance}} option from the context menu.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|L}}.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|L}}.
# The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
# If there is a selection: a pop up dialog opens to edit the value. Press {{Button|OK}} to confirm.
# Do one of the following:
# If the tool runs in [[Sketcher_Workbench#Continue_modes|continue mode]]:
## The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
#* Select two points (one of which can be the origin).
#* Select a single line.
## Do one of the following:
# 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]].
##* Select two points (one of which can be the origin).
# A constraint is added.
##* Select a single line.
# Optionally keep creating constraints.
## Confirm the value in the pop up dialog.
# To finish, right-click or press {{KEY|Esc}}, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.
## Optionally keep selecting elements.

## To finish, right-click or press {{KEY|Esc}}, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.
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# Do one of the following:
#* Select one or two points.
#* Select a single line.
# Invoke the tool as explained above.
# Optionally [[Sketcher_Workbench#Edit_constraints|edit the constraint value]].
# A constraint is added.


== Scripting == <!--T:13-->
== Scripting == <!--T:13-->
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|[[Sketcher_Dimension|Dimension]]
|[[Sketcher_ConstrainLock|Lock]]
|[[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceY|Vertical distance]]
|[[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceY|Vertical distance]]
|[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|IconL=Sketcher_ConstrainLock.svg‎
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Latest revision as of 13:30, 24 April 2024

Sketcher ConstrainDistanceX

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain horizontal distance
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
L
Introduced in version
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See also
Sketcher ConstrainDistanceY, Sketcher ConstrainDistance

Description

The Sketcher ConstrainDistanceX tool fixes the horizontal distance between two points or the endpoints of a line. If a single point is pre-selected, the distance is relative to the origin of the sketch.

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 horizontal distance option from the dropdown.
    • If this preference has a different value (and in version 0.21 and below): press the Constrain horizontal distance button.
    • Select the Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain horizontal distance option from the menu.
    • introduced in version 1.0: Right-click in the 3D view and select the Dimension → Constrain horizontal distance option from the context menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: L.
  3. The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
  4. Do one of the following:
    • Select two points (one of which can be the origin).
    • Select a single line.
  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 one or two points.
    • Select a single line.
  2. Invoke the tool as explained above.
  3. Optionally edit the constraint value.
  4. A constraint is added.

Scripting

Distance from origin:

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

Distance between two vertices:

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

Horizontal span 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('DistanceX', Line, 1, Line, 2, App.Units.Quantity('123.0 mm')))

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