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|Name=Draft Snap Dimensions
|Workbenches=[[Draft_Workbench|Draft]], [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]]
|MenuLocation=Draft → [[Draft Snap|Snap]] → Dimensions
|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]], [[Arch Module|Arch]]
|SeeAlso=[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]], [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]], [[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]
|SeeAlso=[[Draft Snap]], [[Draft ToggleSnap]]
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== Description == <!--T:2-->
== Description == <!--T:14-->

This method snaps to one of the endpoints of the dimension line of a [[Draft Dimension]].
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The [[Image:Draft_Snap_Dimensions.svg|24px]] '''Draft Snap Dimensions''' option shows temporary X and Y dimensions. They display the X and Y distance between the cursor and the previous point in the [[Draft_SelectPlane|working plane]] coordinate system. The dimensions are created on the [[Draft_SelectPlane|working plane]].


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{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to one endpoint of the dimension line}}
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== How to use == <!--T:4-->
== Usage == <!--T:4-->


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# Make sure {{Button|[[Image:Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft ToggleSnap|Draft ToggleSnap]]}} and {{Button|[[Image:Snap_Dimensions.svg|16px]] [[Draft Dimensions|Snap Dimensions]]}} are turned on.
For general information about snapping see [[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]].
# Choose a Draft tool to draw a shape.

# Move the cursor over any of the lines that comprise the [[Draft Dimension]].
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# The dimension line will be highlighted in yellow, and a small white circle will indicate the point to which your new point will be attached.
# Optionally change the [[Draft_SelectPlane|working plane]].
# Click to attach your new point.
# Make sure snapping is enabled. See [[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]].
# If '''Draft Snap Dimensions''' is not active do one of the following:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Dimensions.svg|16px]]}} button in the Draft Snap toolbar.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Dimensions.svg|16px]]}} button in the [[Draft_snap_widget|Draft snap widget]].
# Choose a [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] or [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] command to create your geometry.
# Note that you can also change snap options while a command is active.
# Pick a first point. This snap option requires a previous point.
# As you move the cursor around temporary dimensions are displayed.

== Preferences == <!--T:16-->

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See [[Draft_Snap#Preferences|Draft Snap]].


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Revision as of 18:38, 24 August 2021

Draft Snap Dimensions

Menu location
None
Workbenches
Draft, Arch
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
Draft Snap, Draft Snap Lock, Draft SelectPlane

Description

The Draft Snap Dimensions option shows temporary X and Y dimensions. They display the X and Y distance between the cursor and the previous point in the working plane coordinate system. The dimensions are created on the working plane.

Temporary dimensions show the position of the cursor

Usage

For general information about snapping see Draft Snap.

  1. Optionally change the working plane.
  2. Make sure snapping is enabled. See Draft Snap Lock.
  3. If Draft Snap Dimensions is not active do one of the following:
    • Press the button in the Draft Snap toolbar.
    • Press the button in the Draft snap widget.
  4. Choose a Draft or Arch command to create your geometry.
  5. Note that you can also change snap options while a command is active.
  6. Pick a first point. This snap option requires a previous point.
  7. As you move the cursor around temporary dimensions are displayed.

Preferences

See Draft Snap.