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Revision as of 17:39, 29 February 2024

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Sketcher ConstrainParallel

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain parallel
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
P
Introduced in version
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See also
Sketcher ConstrainHorVer

Description

The Sketcher ConstrainParallel tool constrains lines to be parallel.

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

  1. Select two or more lines (optional if the tool will run in continue mode). introduced in version 0.22: Points can be included in the selection, but will be ignored.
  2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Constrain parallel button.
    • Select the Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain parallel option from the menu.
    • introduced in version 0.22: Right-click in the 3D view and select the Constrain → Constrain parallel option from the context menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: P.
  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 lines 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('Parallel', Line1, Line2))

The Sketcher scripting page explains the values which can be used for Line1 and Line2 and contains further examples on how to create constraints from Python scripts.