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== Introduction ==
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This page provide a collection of hints and little guides on using the
This page provide a collection of hints and little guides on using the
[[Image:Workbench_TechDraw.svg|24px|link=TechDraw_Workbench]] [[TechDraw Workbench]]. Adding new findings and best practices is encouraged.
[[Image:Workbench_TechDraw.svg|24px|link=TechDraw_Workbench]] [[TechDraw Workbench]]. Adding new findings and best practices is encouraged.


=== Enable/Disable Centermarks=== <!--T:5-->
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When the centermarks are disabled hole centers and similar things can not be dimensioned. The centermarks are rendered as a little cross.

=== Enable/Disable Centermarks===
When the centermarks are disabled hole centers and similar things can not be dimensioned. The centermarks are redndered as a little cross.


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* Select the view port (e.g. "Front")
* Select the view port (e.g. "Front")
* In the property panel, 'View'' Tab set the value ''Arc Center Marks'' to true
* In the property panel, 'View'' Tab set the value ''Arc Center Marks'' to true


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''Note'' in this tab are other settings for the view that might be useful.
''Note'' in this tab are [[TechDraw View#Properties|other settings]] for the view that might be useful.


=== Toggle View Frame and Vertex dots === <!--T:8-->
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See [[TechDraw ToggleFrame|here]] for switching them on and off and more information.


===Curved edges as input to linear dimensions=== <!--T:9-->
=== Keyboard shortcuts for Dimensions ===
Unlike the sketcher workbench, the [[TechDraw Workbench]] of FreeCAD 0.18 has not yet keyboard shortcuts for adding dimensions. Use the mouse to select the buttons in the tool bar. For FreeCAD 0.19 there is a discussion to add this.


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Curved edges are accepted as input to linear dimensions. See this [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=49719&start=30 forum thread]
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=== Change the Template File of a Drawing ===
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When you have already made a drawing its possible to change the template file in the running program.
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* click the desired page in the tree
It is possible to show metric and imperial decimal dimensions at the same time. See this [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=49711 forum thread]
*: if not already open the tree should open a small sub-tree with several leaves
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* Select the Template leaf
* in the property panel/Data Tab/Template is the path to the template file. To change the file press the ellipsis button ('...'). This will open your default template folder (as set in Preferences/TechDraw).
* select another template file.
The new file will be opened directly.


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When you want to update a changed template file (useful if you develop an [[TechDraw TemplateHowTo|own template file]]) note that you have to load another file before you can select the same file again. This is because the selection of the same file is ignored.
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===Dimensioning in case of oriented holes=== <!--T:13-->

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Two use cases. See this [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=49976 forum thread].

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See also [[Measurement_Of_Angles_On_Holes|Measurement Of Angles On Holes]]

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Latest revision as of 19:18, 16 January 2022

Tutorial
Topic
How To's and Misc Info
Level
all
Time to complete
n/a
Authors
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FreeCAD version
0.19
Example files
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See also
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Introduction

This page provide a collection of hints and little guides on using the TechDraw Workbench. Adding new findings and best practices is encouraged.

Enable/Disable Centermarks

When the centermarks are disabled hole centers and similar things can not be dimensioned. The centermarks are rendered as a little cross.

  • Select the view port (e.g. "Front")
  • In the property panel, 'View Tab set the value Arc Center Marks to true

Note in this tab are other settings for the view that might be useful.

Toggle View Frame and Vertex dots

See here for switching them on and off and more information.

Curved edges as input to linear dimensions

Curved edges are accepted as input to linear dimensions. See this forum thread

Show metric and imperial dimensions at the same time

It is possible to show metric and imperial decimal dimensions at the same time. See this forum thread

Dimensioning in case of oriented holes

Two use cases. See this forum thread.

See also Measurement Of Angles On Holes