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|Workbenches=[[TechDraw_Workbench|TechDraw]]
|Workbenches=[[TechDraw_Workbench|TechDraw]]
|Version=0.19
|Version=0.19
|SeeAlso=[[TechDraw_CosmeticVertex|TechDraw Cosmetic Vertex]], [[TechDraw_2LineCenterLine|TechDraw Centerline between 2 Lines]], [[TechDraw_2PointCenterLine|TechDraw Centerline between 2 Points]], [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw Cosmetic Eraser]]
|SeeAlso=[[TechDraw_2LineCenterLine|TechDraw 2LineCenterLine]], [[TechDraw_2PointCenterLine|TechDraw 2PointCenterLine]]
}}
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{{Caption|Centerline added to face}}
{{Caption|Centerline added to a face}}


==Usage create==
==Usage create== <!--T:27-->


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#* Select the {{MenuCommand|TechDraw → Add Lines → [[Image:TechDraw_FaceCenterLine.svg|16px]] Add Centerline to Faces}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|TechDraw → Add Lines → [[Image:TechDraw_FaceCenterLine.svg|16px]] Add Centerline to Faces}} option from the menu.
# A task panel opens. See [[#Options|Options]] for more information.
# A task panel opens. See [[#Options|Options]] for more information.
# Press the {{Button|OK}} button to save your changes.
# Press the {{Button|OK}} button to confirm.
# A centerline is added at the midpoint of the bounding box of the selected face(s).
# A centerline is added at the midpoint of the bounding box of the selected face(s).


==Usage edit==
==Usage edit== <!--T:28-->


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# Invoke a centerline tool.
# Invoke a centerline tool.
# A task panel opens. See [[#Options|Options]] for more information.
# A task panel opens. See [[#Options|Options]] for more information.
# Press the {{Button|OK}} button to save your changes.
# Press the {{Button|OK}} button to confirm.


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* '''Shift Horizontal''': Moves the centerline left or right of its normal position.
* '''Shift Horizontal''': Moves the centerline left or right of its normal position.
* '''Shift Vertical''': Moves the centerline up or down from its normal position.
* '''Shift Vertical''': Moves the centerline up or down from its normal position.
* '''Rotate''': Rotates the centerline around its center (degrees. + counterclockwise, - clockwise).
* '''Rotate''': Rotates the centerline around its midpoint (degrees. + counterclockwise, - clockwise).
* '''Extend By''': Makes the centerline longer by this amount.
* '''Extend By''': Makes the centerline longer by this amount.
* '''Color''': The color of the centerline.
* '''Color''': The color of the centerline.
* '''Weight''': The width of the centerline.
* '''Weight''': The width of the centerline.
* '''Style''': The linestyle of the centerline. The options are:
* '''Style''': The linestyle of the centerline. The options are:
** [[Image:Continuous-line.svg|20px]] Continuous.
** [[Image:Continuous-line.svg|20px]] '''Continuous'''
** [[Image:Dash-line.svg|20px]] Dash.
** [[Image:Dash-line.svg|20px]] '''Dash'''
** [[Image:Dot-line.svg|20px]] Dot.
** [[Image:Dot-line.svg|20px]] '''Dot'''
** [[Image:DashDot-line.svg|20px]] DashDot.
** [[Image:DashDot-line.svg|20px]] '''DashDot'''
** [[Image:DashDotDot-line.svg|20px]] DashDotDot.
** [[Image:DashDotDot-line.svg|20px]] '''DashDotDot'''


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==Notes== <!--T:18-->


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* To delete a centerline select it and press {{KEY|Delete}}. {{Version|1.0}}
* Centerlines can be deleted with [[Image:TechDraw_CosmeticEraser.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|TechDraw CosmeticEraser]].
* FaceCenterLines will eventually replace two View properties:
* FaceCenterLines will eventually replace two View properties:
** {{PropertyView|HorizCenterLine}}: Show a horizontal centerline through view.
** {{PropertyView|HorizCenterLine}}: Show a horizontal centerline through view.
** {{PropertyView|VertCenterLine}}: Show a vertical centerline through view.
** {{PropertyView|VertCenterLine}}: Show a vertical centerline through view.

==Properties== <!--T:29-->

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Centerlines have no properties of their own, as they are not document objects.





Latest revision as of 10:20, 21 April 2024

TechDraw FaceCenterLine

Menu location
TechDraw → Add Lines → Add Centerline to Faces
Workbenches
TechDraw
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.19
See also
TechDraw 2LineCenterLine, TechDraw 2PointCenterLine

Description

The TechDraw FaceCenterLine tool adds a centerline to selected faces.

Centerline added to a face

Usage create

  1. Select one or more faces in a View.
  2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Add Centerline to Faces button.
    • Select the TechDraw → Add Lines → Add Centerline to Faces option from the menu.
  3. A task panel opens. See Options for more information.
  4. Press the OK button to confirm.
  5. A centerline is added at the midpoint of the bounding box of the selected face(s).

Usage edit

Any of the centerline tools ( TechDraw FaceCenterLine, TechDraw 2LineCenterLine and TechDraw 2PointCenterLine) can be used to edit any centerline.

  1. Select a centerline.
  2. Invoke a centerline tool.
  3. A task panel opens. See Options for more information.
  4. Press the OK button to confirm.

Options

  • Orientation:
    • Vertical: Forces the centerline vertical. Ignored for 2PointCenterLines.
    • Horizontal: Forces the centerline horizontal. Ignored for 2PointCenterLines.
    • Aligned: Not available for FaceCenterLines. Forces the centerline to follow the general direction of the selected edges for 2LineCenterLines. Ignored for 2PointCenterLines.
  • Shift Horizontal: Moves the centerline left or right of its normal position.
  • Shift Vertical: Moves the centerline up or down from its normal position.
  • Rotate: Rotates the centerline around its midpoint (degrees. + counterclockwise, - clockwise).
  • Extend By: Makes the centerline longer by this amount.
  • Color: The color of the centerline.
  • Weight: The width of the centerline.
  • Style: The linestyle of the centerline. The options are:
    • Continuous
    • Dash
    • Dot
    • DashDot
    • DashDotDot

Notes

  • To delete a centerline select it and press Delete. introduced in version 1.0
  • FaceCenterLines will eventually replace two View properties:
    • ViewHorizCenterLine: Show a horizontal centerline through view.
    • ViewVertCenterLine: Show a vertical centerline through view.

Properties

Centerlines have no properties of their own, as they are not document objects.