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The [[Image:Sketcher_Translate.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_Translate|Sketcher Translate]] tool moves and optionally copies selected edges. Copies are distributes along one or two directions.
The [[Image:Sketcher_Translate.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_Translate|Sketcher Translate]] tool moves or optionally creates copies of selected elements. Copies are evenly distributes along one or two directions.


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See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].
See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].


Pos-OVP = Positional [[Sketcher_Preferences#General|On-View-Parameters]]. {{Version|0.22}}<br>
Pos-OVP = Positional [[Sketcher_Preferences#General|On-View-Parameters]].<br>
Dim-OVP = Dimensional On-View-Parameters.
Dim-OVP = Dimensional On-View-Parameters.


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# Select one or more edges and/or [[Sketcher_CreatePoint|Point objects]]. Constraints restricted to the selected elements are also processed. Any other constraints associated with the elements will be deleted.
# Pick one or more edges.
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_ Translate.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_Translate|Array transform]]}} button.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_ Translate.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_Translate|Array transform]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketch → Sketcher tools → [[Image:Sketcher_Translate.svg|16px]] Array transform}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketch → Sketcher tools → [[Image:Sketcher_Translate.svg|16px]] Array transform}} option from the menu.
#* {{Version|0.22}}: 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.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|W}}.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|W}}.
# The cursor changes to a white cross with the current tool mode icon.
# The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
# 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]].
# 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.
# Pick the end point of the translation vector. Or with Dim-OVP: enter the vector's length and/or angle. The angle is relative to the X axis of the sketch.
# 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 geometry is moved. This finishes the tool. No Pos-OVP and Dim-OVP based constraints are added.
# The elements are moved. No Pos-OVP or Dim-OVP based constraints are added.


===Copy geometry===
===Copy geometry===


# Select one or more edges and/or [[Sketcher_CreatePoint|Point objects]]. Constraints restricted to the selected elements are also processed.
# Pick one or more edges.
# Invoke the tool like described above.
# Invoke the tool as explained above.
# The cursor changes to a white cross with the current tool mode icon.
# The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
# 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]].
# Define the number of copies along the first vector:
# Optionally change the number of '''Copies''' along the first vector:
#* Enter the number of copies in the Copies spinbox.
#* Enter a number.
#* Optionally press the {{KEY|U}} key to increase the number of copies.
#* Press the {{KEY|U}} key to increase the number.
#* Optionally press the {{KEY|J}} key to decrease the number of copies.
#* Press the {{KEY|J}} key to decrease the number.
# Optionally define the number of rows along the second vector:
# Optionally change the number of '''Rows''' along the second vector:
#* Enter the number of rows in the Rows spinbox.
#* Enter a number.
#* Optionally press the {{KEY|R}} key to increase the number of rows.
#* Press the {{KEY|R}} key to increase the number.
#* Optionally press the {{KEY|F}} key to decrease the number of rows.
#* Press the {{KEY|F}} key to decrease the number.
# Optionally check the '''Clone constraints''' checkbox to... (doesn't seem to do anything currently).
# Optionally check the '''Clone constraints''' checkbox to create [[Sketcher_ConstrainEqual|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.
# 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 vector's length and/or angle.
# 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.
#: The angle is relative to the X axis of the sketch. This defines the offset between copies.
# 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.
# If the number of rows is greater than {{Value|1}}: Pick the end point of the second vector. Or with Dim-OVP: enter the vector's length and/or angle.
#: The angle is relative to the X axis of the sketch. This defines the offset between rows.
# The copies are created. This finishes the tool. No Pos-OVP and Dim-OVP based constraints are added.





Revision as of 22:32, 30 March 2024

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Sketcher Translate

Menu location
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
  4. The Translate parameters section is added at the top of the Sketcher Dialog.
  5. Pick the start point of the translation vector. Or with Pos-OVP: enter its X and/or Y coordinate.
  6. 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.
  7. The elements are moved. No Pos-OVP or Dim-OVP based constraints are added.

Copy geometry

  1. Select one or more edges and/or Point objects. Constraints restricted to the selected elements are also processed.
  2. Invoke the tool as explained above.
  3. The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
  4. The Translate parameters section is added at the top of the Sketcher Dialog.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Optionally check the Clone constraints checkbox to create Equal constraints instead of copies of distance, radius and diameter constraints.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. The elements are copied. No Pos-OVP or Dim-OVP based constraints are added.