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#* Right-click in the [[3D_view|3D view]] and select the {{MenuCommand|[[Image:Sketcher_Translate.svg|16px]] Array transform}} option from the context menu. |
#* Right-click in the [[3D_view|3D view]] and select the {{MenuCommand|[[Image:Sketcher_Translate.svg|16px]] Array transform}} option from the context menu. |
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#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|W}}. |
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|W}}. |
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# The cursor changes to a |
# The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon. |
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# The '''Translate parameters''' section is added at the top of the [[Sketcher_Dialog|Sketcher Dialog]]. |
# The '''Translate parameters''' section is added at the top of the [[Sketcher_Dialog|Sketcher Dialog]]. |
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# Pick the start point of the translation vector. Or with Pos-OVP: enter its X and/or Y coordinate. |
# Pick the start point of the translation vector. Or with Pos-OVP: enter its X and/or Y coordinate. |
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# Select one or more edges and/or [[Sketcher_CreatePoint|Point objects]]. Constraints restricted to the selected elements are also processed. |
# Select one or more edges and/or [[Sketcher_CreatePoint|Point objects]]. Constraints restricted to the selected elements are also processed. |
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# Invoke the tool as explained above. |
# Invoke the tool as explained above. |
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# The cursor changes to a |
# The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon. |
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# The '''Translate parameters''' section is added at the top of the [[Sketcher_Dialog|Sketcher Dialog]]. |
# The '''Translate parameters''' section is added at the top of the [[Sketcher_Dialog|Sketcher Dialog]]. |
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# Optionally change the number of '''Copies''' along the first vector: |
# Optionally change the number of '''Copies''' along the first vector: |
Revision as of 17:59, 19 April 2024
This documentation is a work in progress. Please don't mark it as translatable since it will change in the next hours and days.
Sketcher Translate |
Menu location |
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Sketch → Sketcher tools → Array transform |
Workbenches |
Sketcher |
Default shortcut |
W |
Introduced in version |
0.22 |
See also |
None |
Description
The Sketcher Translate tool moves or optionally creates copies of selected elements. Copies are evenly distributes along one or two directions.
Usage
See also: Drawing aids.
Pos-OVP = Positional On-View-Parameters.
Dim-OVP = Dimensional On-View-Parameters.
Move geometry
- Select one or more edges and/or Point objects. Constraints restricted to the selected elements are also processed. Any other constraints associated with the elements will be deleted.
- There are several ways to invoke the tool:
- Press the Array transform button.
- Select the Sketch → Sketcher tools → Array transform option from the menu.
- Right-click in the 3D view and select the Array transform option from the context menu.
- Use the keyboard shortcut: W.
- The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
- The Translate parameters section is added at the top of the Sketcher Dialog.
- Pick the start point of the translation vector. Or with Pos-OVP: enter its X and/or Y coordinate.
- Pick the end point of the translation vector. Or with Dim-OVP: enter the length and/or angle of the vector. The angle is relative to the X axis of the sketch.
- The elements are moved. No Pos-OVP or Dim-OVP based constraints are added.
Copy geometry
- Select one or more edges and/or Point objects. Constraints restricted to the selected elements are also processed.
- Invoke the tool as explained above.
- The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
- The Translate parameters section is added at the top of the Sketcher Dialog.
- Optionally change the number of Copies along the first vector:
- Enter a number.
- Press the U key to increase the number.
- Press the J key to decrease the number.
- Optionally change the number of Rows along the second vector:
- Enter a number.
- Press the R key to increase the number.
- Press the F key to decrease the number.
- Optionally check the Clone constraints checkbox to create Equal constraints instead of copies of distance, radius and diameter constraints.
- Pick the start point of the first vector. Or with Pos-OVP: enter its X and/or Y coordinate. This vector defines the offset between copies.
- Pick the end point of the first vector. Or with Dim-OVP: enter the length and/or angle of the vector. The angle is relative to the X axis of the sketch.
- If there are two or more rows: Pick the end point of the second vector. Or with Dim-OVP: enter the length and/or angle of the vector. The angle is relative to the X axis of the sketch. This vector defines the offset between rows.
- The elements are copied. No Pos-OVP or Dim-OVP based constraints are added.
Sketcher
- General: Create sketch, Edit sketch, Map sketch to face, Reorient sketch, Validate sketch, Merge sketches, Mirror sketch, Leave sketch, View sketch, View section, Toggle grid, Toggle snap, Configure rendering order, Stop operation
- Sketcher geometries: Point, Line, Arc, Arc by 3 points, Circle, Circle by 3 points, Ellipse, Ellipse by 3 points, Arc of ellipse, Arc of hyperbola, Arc of parabola, B-spline by control points, Periodic B-spline by control points, B-spline by knots, Periodic B-spline by knots, Polyline, Rectangle, Centered rectangle, Rounded rectangle, Triangle, Square, Pentagon, Hexagon, Heptagon, Octagon, Regular polygon, Slot, Fillet, Corner-preserving fillet, Trim, Extend, Split, External geometry, Carbon copy, Toggle construction geometry
- Sketcher constraints:
- Geometric constraints: Coincident, Point on object, Vertical, Horizontal, Parallel, Perpendicular, Tangent, Equal, Symmetric, Block
- Dimensional constraints: Lock, Horizontal distance, Vertical distance, Distance, Radius or weight, Diameter, Auto radius/diameter, Angle, Refraction (Snell's law)
- Constraint tools: Toggle driving/reference constraint, Activate/deactivate constraint
- Sketcher tools: Select unconstrained DoF, Select associated constraints, Select associated geometry, Select redundant constraints, Select conflicting constraints, Show/hide internal geometry, Select origin, Select horizontal axis, Select vertical axis, Symmetry, Clone, Copy, Move, Rectangular array, Remove axes alignment, Delete all geometry, Delete all constraints
- Sketcher B-spline tools: Show/hide B-spline degree, Show/hide B-spline control polygon, Show/hide B-spline curvature comb, Show/hide B-spline knot multiplicity, Show/hide B-spline control point weight, Convert geometry to B-spline, Increase B-spline degree, Decrease B-spline degree, Increase knot multiplicity, Decrease knot multiplicity, Insert knot, Join curves
- Sketcher virtual space: Switch virtual space
- Additional: Sketcher Dialog, Preferences, Sketcher scripting
User documentation
- Getting started
- Installation: Download, Windows, Linux, Mac, Additional components, Docker, AppImage, Ubuntu Snap
- Basics: About FreeCAD, Interface, Mouse navigation, Selection methods, Object name, Preferences, Workbenches, Document structure, Properties, Help FreeCAD, Donate
- Help: Tutorials, Video tutorials
- Workbenches: Std Base, Arch, Assembly, CAM, Draft, FEM, Inspection, Mesh, OpenSCAD, Part, PartDesign, Points, Reverse Engineering, Robot, Sketcher, Spreadsheet, Surface, TechDraw, Test Framework
- Hubs: User hub, Power users hub, Developer hub