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# The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
# The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
# Select a line or an arc.
# Select a line or an arc.
# Move the cursor beyond one of the endpoints of the edge in the direction to extend.
# Move the cursor in the direction to extend or shorten.
# Do one of the following:
# Do one of the following:
#* Click an arbitrary point.
#* Click an arbitrary point.

Revision as of 11:26, 27 February 2024

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Sketcher Extend

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Extend edge
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
G Q
Introduced in version
0.17
See also
Sketcher Trim edge

Description

The Sketcher Extend tool extends a line or an arc to an arbitrary location, or to a target edge or point.

Shown on the left (1), the two sketch elements before the operation; in the middle (2), the line is being extended to the arc; to the right (3), the final result.

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

  1. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Sketcher Extend edge button.
    • Select the Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → Extend edge option from the menu.
    • Right-click in the 3D view and select the Extend edge option from the context menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: G then Q.
  2. If there is a previous selection it is cleared. The tool does not accept a pre-selection.
  3. The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
  4. Select a line or an arc.
  5. Move the cursor in the direction to extend or shorten.
  6. Do one of the following:
    • Click an arbitrary point.
    • To extend to another edge (Auto constraints must be enabled): Place the cursor over the target edge. When it is highlighted and the Point on object constraint icon appears besides the cursor, click to confirm. The constraint is added.
    • To extend to a point (Auto constraints must be enabled): Place the cursor over the target point. when it is highlighted and the Coincident constraint icon appears besides the cursor, click to confirm. The constraint is added.
  7. If the tool runs in continue mode:
    1. Optionally keep extending edges.
    2. To finish, click in an empty area in the 3D view, right-click or press Esc, or start a another constraints or geometries tool.

Notes

  • Only arcs and lines can be extended at this time.
  • If not fully constrained, the target edge or point may be modified as well.