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==Notes==
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* There is no automatic prompt to edit the constraint values. If required a value can be edited manually:
* There is no automatic prompt to edit the constraint values. If required a value can be edited manually see [[Sketcher_Workbench#Edit_constraints|Edit constraints]].
** Double-click the constraint value in the 3D view.
** Double-click the constraint in the [[Sketcher_Dialog|Sketcher Dialog]].
** Right-click the constraint in the Sketcher Dialog and select the {{MenuCommand|Change value}} option from the context menu.


== Scripting == <!--T:13-->
== Scripting == <!--T:13-->

Revision as of 18:39, 11 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 lock 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 see Edit constraints.

Scripting

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