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|[[Draft_Snap_WorkingPlane|Snap WorkingPlane]] |
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|Name=Draft Dimensions |
|Name=Draft Snap Dimensions |
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|Workbenches=[[Draft_Workbench|Draft]], [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] |
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|MenuLocation=Draft → [[Draft Snap|Snap]] → Dimensions |
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|SeeAlso=[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]], [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]], [[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]] |
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|SeeAlso=[[Draft Snap]], [[Draft ToggleSnap]] |
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== Description == <!--T: |
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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|Temporary dimensions show the position of the cursor}} |
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== Usage == <!--T:4--> |
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For general information about snapping see [[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]. |
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# Optionally change the [[Draft_SelectPlane|working plane]]. |
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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. |
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# Make sure snapping is enabled. See [[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]]. |
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# Choose a Draft tool to draw a shape. |
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# If '''Draft Snap Dimensions''' is not active do one of the following: |
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# Move the cursor over any of the lines that comprise the [[Draft Dimension]]. |
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#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Dimensions.svg|16px]]}} button in the Draft Snap toolbar. |
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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. |
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#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Dimensions.svg|16px]]}} button in the [[Draft_snap_widget|Draft snap widget]]. |
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# Click to attach your new point. |
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# Choose a [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] or [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] command to create your geometry. |
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# Note that you can also change snap options while a command is active. |
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# Pick a first point. This snap option requires a previous point. |
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# As you move the cursor around temporary dimensions are displayed. |
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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 |
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None |
Workbenches |
Draft, Arch |
Default shortcut |
None |
Introduced in version |
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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.
- Optionally change the working plane.
- Make sure snapping is enabled. See Draft Snap Lock.
- 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.
- Choose a Draft or 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
See Draft Snap.
Draft
- Drafting: Line, Polyline, Fillet, Arc, Arc by 3 points, Circle, Ellipse, Rectangle, Polygon, B-spline, Cubic Bézier curve, Bézier curve, Point, Facebinder, ShapeString, Hatch
- Annotation: Text, Dimension, Label, Annotation styles, Annotation scale
- Modification: Move, Rotate, Scale, Mirror, Offset, Trimex, Stretch, Clone, Array, Polar array, Circular array, Path array, Path link array, Point array, Point link array, Edit, Subelement highlight, Join, Split, Upgrade, Downgrade, Wire to B-spline, Draft to sketch, Set slope, Flip dimension, Shape 2D view
- Draft Tray: Select plane, Set style, Toggle construction mode, AutoGroup
- Snapping: Snap lock, Snap endpoint, Snap midpoint, Snap center, Snap angle, Snap intersection, Snap perpendicular, Snap extension, Snap parallel, Snap special, Snap near, Snap ortho, Snap grid, Snap working plane, Snap dimensions, Toggle grid
- Miscellaneous: Apply current style, Layer, Manage layers, Add a new named group, Move to group, Select group, Add to construction group, Toggle normal/wireframe display, Create working plane proxy, Heal, Show snap toolbar
- Additional: Constraining, Pattern, Preferences, Import Export Preferences, DXF/DWG, SVG, OCA, DAT
- Context menu:
- Layer container: Merge layer duplicates, Add new layer
- Layer: Activate this layer, Select layer contents
- Text: Open hyperlinks
- Wire: Flatten
- Working plane proxy: Write camera position, Write objects state
User documentation
- Getting started
- Installation: Download, Windows, Linux, Mac, Additional components, Docker, AppImage, Ubuntu Snap
- Basics: About FreeCAD, Interface, Mouse navigation, Selection methods, Object name, Preferences, Workbenches, Document structure, Properties, Help FreeCAD, Donate
- Help: Tutorials, Video tutorials
- Workbenches: Std Base, Arch, Assembly, CAM, Draft, FEM, Inspection, Mesh, OpenSCAD, Part, PartDesign, Points, Reverse Engineering, Robot, Sketcher, Spreadsheet, Start, Surface, TechDraw, Test Framework, Web
- Hubs: User hub, Power users hub, Developer hub