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|[[Draft_Snap_WorkingPlane|Snap WorkingPlane]]
|[[Draft_Snap_Special|Special]]
|[[Draft_ToggleGrid|ToggleGrid]]
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|[[Draft_Snap_WorkingPlane|Working plane]]
|[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]
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|Workbenches=[[Draft_Workbench|Draft]], [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]]
|MenuLocation=Draft → Snapping → Dimensions
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|SeeAlso=[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]], [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]], [[Draft_SelectPlane|Draft SelectPlane]]
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|Workbenches=[[Draft_Module|Draft]], [[Arch_Module|Arch]]
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|SeeAlso=[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]], [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft ToggleSnap]]
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== Description == <!--T:2-->
== Description == <!--T:14-->

This snap mode shows temporary X and Y dimensions between the current point and the last snapped point on screen while snapping
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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|After having snapped a first point, temporary dimensions locate the second point being snapped}}
{{Caption|Temporary dimensions show the position of the cursor}}


== 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]].
# Make sure {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft ToggleSnap]]}} and {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Dimensions.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Dimensions|Snap Dimensions]]}} are turned on.
# Make sure snapping is enabled. See [[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]].
# Choose a Draft tool to draw a shape.
# If '''Draft Snap Dimensions''' is not active do one of the following:
# Click a first point
#* 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-->


== Limitations == <!--T:12-->
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See [[Draft_Snap#Preferences|Draft Snap]].


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* Currently only work in the XY plane


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|[[Draft_Snap_WorkingPlane|Snap WorkingPlane]]
|[[Draft_Snap_Special|Special]]
|[[Draft_ToggleGrid|ToggleGrid]]
|[[Draft_Snap_WorkingPlane|Working plane]]
|[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]]
|[[Draft_Workbench|Draft]]
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|IconL=Draft_Snap_WorkingPlane.svg
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Revision as of 18:38, 24 August 2021

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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.


Draft
User documentation
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