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{{GuiCommand|Name=Sketcher CreateTriangle|Workbenches=[[Sketcher Workbench|Sketcher]]|MenuLocation=Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create equilateral triangle|Shortcut=|SeeAlso=}}
{{Docnav
|[[Sketcher_CreateOblong|Rounded rectangle]]
|[[Sketcher_CreateSquare|Square]]
|[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|IconL=Sketcher_CreateOblong.svg
|IconR=Sketcher_CreateSquare.svg
|IconC=Workbench_Sketcher.svg
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==Description==
{{GuiCommand
|Name=Sketcher CreateTriangle
|MenuLocation=Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create equilateral triangle
|Workbenches=[[Sketcher_Workbench|Sketcher]]
|Shortcut={{KEY|G}} {{KEY|P}} {{KEY|3}}
|Version=0.15
|SeeAlso=[[Sketcher_CreateRegularPolygon|Sketcher CreateRegularPolygon]]
}}


==Description== <!--T:2-->
Draws a equilateral triangle inscribed in a construction geometry circle.

When starting the tool, the mouse pointer changes to a white cross with a red hexagon icon.
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The coordinates of the pointer are shown beside it in blue in real time.
The [[Image:Sketcher_CreateTriangle.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_CreateTriangle|Sketcher CreateTriangle]] tool creates an equilateral triangle. {{Version|1.0}}: This is the same tool as [[Sketcher_CreateRegularPolygon|Sketcher CreateRegularPolygon]] but with the number of sides preset to 3.


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==How to use==
== Usage == <!--T:4-->

* Press the {{KEY|[[File:Sketcher CreateTriangle.png|16px]]}} '''Create equilateral triangle''' button,
* Click once to set the center,
* Move the mouse and click a second time to set one of the vertices.
* Pressing {{KEY|ESC}} or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function.


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When editing the sketch the circumscribed circle is visible, when you close the sketch is hidden.
See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].


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# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_CreateTriangle.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_CreateTriangle|Triangle]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → [[Image:Sketcher_CreateTriangle.svg|16px]] Create equilateral triangle}} option from the menu.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|G}} then {{KEY|P}}, then {{KEY|3}}.
# For further steps see [[Sketcher_CreateRegularPolygon#Usage|Sketcher CreateRegularPolygon]].




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|IconR=Sketcher_CreateSquare.svg
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Latest revision as of 10:12, 21 April 2024

Sketcher CreateTriangle

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create equilateral triangle
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
G P 3
Introduced in version
0.15
See also
Sketcher CreateRegularPolygon

Description

The Sketcher CreateTriangle tool creates an equilateral triangle. introduced in version 1.0: This is the same tool as Sketcher CreateRegularPolygon but with the number of sides preset to 3.

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

  1. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Triangle button.
    • Select the Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → Create equilateral triangle option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: G then P, then 3.
  2. For further steps see Sketcher CreateRegularPolygon.