Sketcher ConstrainEqual

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Sketcher ConstrainEqual

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain equal
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
E
Introduced in version
-
See also
Sketcher Constrain radius

Description

The Sketcher ConstrainEqual tool constrains edges to have an equal length (lines) or curvature (other edges except B-splines). Selected edges must have the same type. Circles and circular arcs are of the same type (their radii are made equal), and so are ellipses and elliptical arcs (their major and minor radii are made equal).

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

  1. Select two or more edges of the same type (optional if the tool will run in continue mode).
  2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Constrain equal button.
    • Select the Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain equal option from the menu.
    • introduced in version 0.22: Right-click in the 3D view and select the Constrain → Constrain equal option from the context menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: E.
  3. If the tool runs in continue mode:
    1. The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
    2. Optionally keep selecting elements. You can only select two edges at a time now.
    3. To finish, right-click or press Esc, or start a another constraints or geometries tool.

Scripting

Sketch.addConstraint(Sketcher.Constraint('Equal', Edge1, Edge2))

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