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# Make sure there is no selection.
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# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
#* {{Version|0.22}}: 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_ConstrainLock.svg|16px]] Constrain lock}} option from the dropdown.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainLock.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainLock|Constrain lock]]}} button.
#* If this preference has a different value (and in {{VersionMinus|0.21}}): press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainLock.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainLock|Constrain locke]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketch → Sketcher constraints → [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainLock.svg|16px]] Constrain lock}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketch → Sketcher constraints → [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainLock.svg|16px]] Constrain lock}} option from the menu.
#* {{Version|0.22}}: Right-click in the [[3D_view|3D view]] and select the {{MenuCommand|Dimension → [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainLock.svg|16px]] Constrain lock}} option from the context menu.
#* {{Version|0.22}}: Right-click in the [[3D_view|3D view]] and select the {{MenuCommand|Dimension → [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainLock.svg|16px]] Constrain lock}} option from the context menu.

Revision as of 16:20, 8 March 2024

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Sketcher ConstrainLock

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain lock
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
K L
Introduced in version
-
See also
Sketcher Constrain Block

Description

The Sketcher ConstrainLock tool applies Horizontal distance and Vertical distance constraints to points. If a single point is selected the constraints reference the sketch origin. If two or more points are selected the constraints reference the last selected point.

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 0.22: 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 lock option from the dropdown.
    • If this preference has a different value (and in version 0.21 and below): press the Constrain locke button.
    • Select the Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain lock option from the menu.
    • introduced in version 0.22: Right-click in the 3D view and select the Dimension → Constrain lock option from the context menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: K then L.
  3. The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
  4. Select a single point.
  5. Two constraints is added.
  6. Optionally keep creating constraints.
  7. To finish, right-click or press Esc, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.

Once-only mode

  1. Select one or more points.
  2. Invoke the tool as explained above.
  3. Depending on the selection two or more constraints are added.

Notes

  • There is no automatic prompt to edit the constraint values. If required a value can be edited manually:
    • Double-click the constraint value in the 3D view.
    • Double-click the constraint in the Sketcher Dialog.
    • Right-click the constraint in the Sketcher Dialog and select the Change value option from the context menu.

Scripting

No specific scripting applies. See the Sketcher scripting page for details and examples on how to create constraints from Python scripts.