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==Usage==
==Usage==


# The reduction is determined by the '''Delta distance''' box in the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes|TechDraw ExtensionSelectLineAttributes]]}} tool.
# Optionally specify the delta distance with the [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes|TechDraw ExtensionSelectLineAttributes]] tool.
# Select a single cosmetic line or centerline.
# The line is shortened at both ends.
# Select a single straight (center)line created with the [[TechDraw_Workbench#Extensions|Extensions tools]].
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionShortenLine.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionShortenLine|TechDraw ExtensionShortenLine]]}} button.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionShortenLine.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionShortenLine|TechDraw ExtensionShortenLine]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|TechDraw → Extensions: Attributes/Modifications → [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionShortenLine.svg|16px]] Shorten line}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|TechDraw → Extensions: Attributes/Modifications → [[Image:TechDraw_ExtensionShortenLine.svg|16px]] Shorten Line}} option from the menu.
# The line is shortened at both ends.
# The line is shortened at both ends.



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TechDraw ExtensionShortenLine

Menu location
TechDraw → Extensions: Attributes/Modifications → Shorten Line
Workbenches
TechDraw
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.20
See also
TechDraw ExtensionExtendLine

Description

The TechDraw ExtensionShortenLine tool shortens a cosmetic line or centerline at both ends.

On the right a centerline shortened at both ends

Usage

  1. Optionally specify the delta distance with the TechDraw ExtensionSelectLineAttributes tool.
  2. Select a single cosmetic line or centerline.
  3. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the TechDraw ExtensionShortenLine button.
    • Select the TechDraw → Extensions: Attributes/Modifications → Shorten Line option from the menu.
  4. The line is shortened at both ends.