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The [[Image:Sketcher_SwitchVirtualSpace.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_SwitchVirtualSpace|Sketcher SwitchVirtualSpace]] tool either moves constraints from one virtual space to the other or switches the visible virtual space.
The [[Image:Sketcher_SwitchVirtualSpace.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_SwitchVirtualSpace|Sketcher SwitchVirtualSpace]] tool either (un)hides constraints or switches the visible virtual space.


A sketch has two virtual spaces that can contain constraints. All constraints are created in the main virtual space but they can be moved to the other virtual space to help inspect only a few constraints at a time.
A sketch has two virtual spaces that can contain constraints. All constraints are created in the main virtual space, but they can be hidden which moves them to the other virtual space.


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===Move constraints===
===Un(hide) constraints===


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# Select one or more constraints. Constraints that are not visible in the current virtual space can be selected in the [[Sketcher_Dialog#Constraints|Constraints section of the Sketcher Dialog]].
# Select one or more constraints.
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_SwitchVirtualSpace.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_SwitchVirtualSpace|Switch virtual space]]}} button.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_SwitchVirtualSpace.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_SwitchVirtualSpace|Switch virtual space]]}} button.
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==Notes==
==Notes==


* Constraints can also be (un)hidden from the [[Sketcher_Dialog#Constraints|Sketcher Dialog]].
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* The virtual space setting of a sketch is only used in the current session, it is not stored in the FreeCAD file.
* If you decide to use the second virtual space, you should not forget it later.





Revision as of 19:21, 16 April 2024

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Sketcher SwitchVirtualSpace

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher visual → Switch virtual space
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
Z Z
Introduced in version
0.17
See also
None

Description

The Sketcher SwitchVirtualSpace tool either (un)hides constraints or switches the visible virtual space.

A sketch has two virtual spaces that can contain constraints. All constraints are created in the main virtual space, but they can be hidden which moves them to the other virtual space.

Usage

Un(hide) constraints

  1. Select one or more constraints. Constraints that are not visible in the current virtual space can be selected in the Constraints section of the Sketcher Dialog.
  2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Switch virtual space button.
    • Select the Sketch → Sketcher visual → Switch virtual space option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: Z then Z.

Switch virtual space

  1. Make sure no constraints have been selected.
  2. Invoke the tool as described above.

Notes

  • Constraints can also be (un)hidden from the Sketcher Dialog.
  • The virtual space setting of a sketch is only used in the current session, it is not stored in the FreeCAD file.