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{{GuiCommand
{{GuiCommand
|Name=TechDraw ExtensionLinePerpendicular
|Name=TechDraw ExtensionLinePerpendicular
|MenuLocation=TechDraw → Perpendicular
|MenuLocation=TechDraw → Extensions: Centerlines/Threading → Add Cosmetic Perpendicular Line
|Workbenches=[[TechDraw_Workbench|TechDraw]]
|Workbenches=[[TechDraw_Workbench|TechDraw]]
|Shortcut=
|Shortcut=
|Version=0.20
|Version=0.20
|SeeAlso=[[TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel|TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel]]
|SeeAlso=
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==Description==
==Description== <!--T:3-->


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The [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular.svg|24px]] '''Perpendicular''' tool creates a line perpendicular to another line through a vertex.
The '''TechDraw ExtensionLinePerpendicular''' tool adds a cosmetic line perpendicular to another line through a vertex.


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{{Caption|On the right an added perpendicular line}}
{{Caption|On the right an added cosmetic perpendicular line}}


==Usage==
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# Optional pick favoured line attributes using {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes|Aspect]]}} button.
# Optionally specify the line attributes with the [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes|TechDraw ExtensionSelectLineAttributes]] tool.
# Select one line (1).
# Select a straight edge to determine the direction and the length of the line.
# Select one vertex (2).
# Select a vertex to determine the position of the line.
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular|Perpendicular]]}} button.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular|Add Cosmetic Perpendicular Line]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|TechDraw → Extensions: centerlines and threading → [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular.svg|16px]] Create a line perpendicular to another line)}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|TechDraw → Extensions: Centerlines/Threading → [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular.svg|16px]] Add Cosmetic Perpendicular Line}} option from the menu.
# A cosmetic line is created.
# A cosmetic line is added.

* The selected line (1) defines the direction.
* The created line passes through the vertex (2).
* The length of the created line is the same as the length of the direction defining line.
* Linestyle, width and color is used as selected in the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes|Aspect]]}} tool.




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|[[TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmCircle|Circunference]]
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Latest revision as of 11:14, 24 July 2023

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TechDraw ExtensionLinePerpendicular

Menu location
TechDraw → Extensions: Centerlines/Threading → Add Cosmetic Perpendicular Line
Workbenches
TechDraw
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.20
See also
TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel

Description

The TechDraw ExtensionLinePerpendicular tool adds a cosmetic line perpendicular to another line through a vertex.

On the right an added cosmetic perpendicular line

Usage

  1. Optionally specify the line attributes with the TechDraw ExtensionSelectLineAttributes tool.
  2. Select a straight edge to determine the direction and the length of the line.
  3. Select a vertex to determine the position of the line.
  4. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Add Cosmetic Perpendicular Line button.
    • Select the TechDraw → Extensions: Centerlines/Threading → Add Cosmetic Perpendicular Line option from the menu.
  5. A cosmetic line is added.