Sketcher ConstrainHorizontal

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Sketcher ConstrainHorizontal

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain horizontally
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
H
Introduced in version
-
See also
Sketcher ConstrainHorVer, Sketcher ConstraintVertical

Description

The Sketcher ConstrainHorizontal command constrains lines or pairs of points horizontally (parallel to the horizontal axis of the sketch).

introduced in version 0.22: In most cases it is advisable to use the combined Sketcher ConstrainHorVer command instead.

Usage

  1. Optionally do one of the following:
    • Select two or more points.
    • Select two or more lines. Points can be included in the selection, but will be ignored.
  2. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • introduced in version 0.22: Press the down arrow to the right of the button and select the Constrain horizontally option.
    • Select the Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain horizontally option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: H.
  3. To indicate that the command has been activated the cursor changed to a white cross with the command icon.
  4. Optionally keep selecting elements. You can only select a single line or two points at a time now.
  5. To finish the command press Esc or the right mouse button, or start a another constraints or geometries command.

Scripting

Sketch.addConstraint(Sketcher.Constraint('Horizontal', Line))

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