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Sketcher ConstrainLock

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Sketcher ConstrainLock

Menu location
Sketch → Constraints → Lock Position
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
K L
Introduced in version
-
See also
Sketcher ConstrainBlock

Description[edit | edit source]

The Sketcher ConstrainLock tool applies horizontal dimension and vertical dimension constraints to points. If a single point is selected the constraints reference the origin of the sketch. If two or more points are selected the constraints reference the last point in the selection.

Usage[edit | edit source]

See also: Drawing aids.

Continue mode[edit | edit source]

  1. Make sure there is no selection.
  2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • introduced in 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 Lock Position option from the dropdown.
    • If this preference has a different value (and in 0.21 and below): press the Lock Position button.
    • Select the Sketch → Constraints → Lock Position option from the menu.
    • introduced in 1.0: Right-click in the 3D View and select the Dimension → Lock Position option from the context menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: K then L.
  3. The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
  4. Select a single point.
  5. Two constraints are added.
  6. Optionally keep creating constraints.
  7. To finish, right-click or press Esc, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.

Run-once mode[edit | edit source]

  1. Select one or more points.
  2. Invoke the tool as described above, or with the following additional option:
    • Right-click in the Elements section of the Sketcher Dialog and select the Lock Position option from the context menu.
  3. Depending on the selection two or more constraints are added.

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • There is no automatic prompt to edit the constraint values. If required values can be edited manually.