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== Description == <!--T:3-->
== Description == <!--T:11-->

This method snaps to the endpoints of lines or edges of elements.
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The [[Image:Draft_Snap_Endpoint.svg|24px]] '''Draft Snap Endpoint''' option snaps to the endpoints of edges. The edges can belong to [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] or [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] objects but also to objects created with other [[Workbenches|workbenches]].


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{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to the endpoint of an edge of a rectangle}}
{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to the endpoint of an edge}}


== Usage == <!--T:4-->
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For general information about snapping see [[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]].


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# Make sure {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft ToggleSnap]]}} and {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Endpoint.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Endpoint|Snap Endpoint]]}} are turned on.
# Make sure snapping is enabled. See [[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]].
# If '''Draft Snap Endpoint''' is not active do one of the following:
# Choose a Draft tool to draw a shape.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Endpoint.svg|16px]]}} button in the Draft Snap toolbar.
# Move the cursor over a line segment or edge of another object to select one of the endpoints.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow.svg|8px]]}} button in the [[Draft_snap_widget|Draft snap widget]] and in the menu select the {{MenuCommand|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Endpoint.svg|16px]] Snap Endpoint}} option.
# The edge will be highlighted in yellow, and a small white circle will indicate the vertex to which your point will be attached.
# Choose a [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] or [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]] command to create your geometry.
# Click to attach your new point.
# Note that you can also change snap options while a command is active.
# Move the cursor over an edge.
# The edge is highlighted.
# If an endpoint is found the point is marked and the [[Image:Draft_Snap_Endpoint.svg|16px]] icon is displayed near the cursor.
# Optionally move the cursor closer to the other endpoint to select that point instead.
# Click to confirm the point.

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


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The cursor will select the closest endpoint to it. Move the cursor to a different location on the object if you wish to select a different endpoint.


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Revision as of 18:29, 24 August 2021

Draft Snap Endpoint

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

Description

The Draft Snap Endpoint option snaps to the endpoints of edges. The edges can belong to Draft or Arch objects but also to objects created with other workbenches.

Snapping the second point of a line to the endpoint of an edge

Usage

For general information about snapping see Draft Snap.

  1. Make sure snapping is enabled. See Draft Snap Lock.
  2. If Draft Snap Endpoint is not active do one of the following:
    • Press the button in the Draft Snap toolbar.
    • Press the button in the Draft snap widget and in the menu select the Snap Endpoint option.
  3. Choose a Draft or Arch command to create your geometry.
  4. Note that you can also change snap options while a command is active.
  5. Move the cursor over an edge.
  6. The edge is highlighted.
  7. If an endpoint is found the point is marked and the icon is displayed near the cursor.
  8. Optionally move the cursor closer to the other endpoint to select that point instead.
  9. Click to confirm the point.

Preferences

See Draft Snap.