Sketcher CreateRectangle: Difference between revisions

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This tool draws a rectangle by picking two opposite points.
This tool draws a rectangle by picking two opposite points.
When starting the tool, the mouse pointer changes to a white cross with a red rectangle icon.
When starting the tool, the mouse pointer changes to a white cross with a red rectangle icon. The coordinates of the pointer are shown beside it in blue in real time.
The coordinates of the pointer are shown beside it in blue in real time.


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* After pressing the [[File:Sketcher_CreateRectangle.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_CreateRectangle|Create rectangle]] toolbar button, click once to set the first corner, then move the mouse and click a second time to set the opposite corner.
* After pressing the [[File:Sketcher_CreateRectangle.svg|24px]] '''Create rectangle''' toolbar button, click once to set the first corner, then move the mouse and click a second time to set the opposite corner.
* Pressing {{KEY|Esc}} or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function.
* Pressing {{KEY|Esc}} or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function.



Revision as of 23:05, 20 June 2021

Sketcher CreateRectangle

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create rectangle
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
R
Introduced in version
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See also
Rounded rectangle, Sketcher Polyline

Description

This tool draws a rectangle by picking two opposite points. When starting the tool, the mouse pointer changes to a white cross with a red rectangle icon. The coordinates of the pointer are shown beside it in blue in real time.

Usage

  • After pressing the Create rectangle toolbar button, click once to set the first corner, then move the mouse and click a second time to set the opposite corner.
  • Pressing Esc or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function.