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|Name=Draft Parallel
|Name=Draft Snap Parallel
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|MenuLocation=Draft → [[Draft Snap|Snap]] → Parallel
|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]], [[Arch Module|Arch]]
|SeeAlso=[[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]], [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]]
|SeeAlso=[[Draft Snap]], [[Draft ToggleSnap]]
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== Description == <!--T:2-->
== Description == <!--T:2-->


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Snaps on an imaginary line that is parallel to another line segment.
The [[Image:Draft_Snap_Parallel.svg|24px]] '''Draft Snap Parallel''' option snaps to an imaginary line parallel to straight 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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[[Image:Draft Snap Parallel.png|400px|Snapping the second point of a line so that it is parallel to another line]]
Up to two edges can be referenced by this snap option and [[Draft_Snap_Extension|Draft Snap Extension]], making it possible to snap to virtual intersections. Both snap options can also be combined with other snap options.


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This snap option currently does not work if the cursor is next to the referenced edge. You must move the cursor to an area beyond the endpoints of the edge.
#Make sure snap mode is turned on
#Choose element to be inserted into the FreeCAD-document


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[[Image:Draft_Snap_Parallel_example.png]]
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#Move cursor over the desired object to activate its parallel snap
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#Move cursor until below on the right side of the cursor the symbol of the snap mode will appear
{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to an invisible line that is parallel to an edge}}
#Click to place your element parallel to selected object


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== Usage == <!--T:3-->
On WIndows
#Press {{KEY|CTRL}} and move cursor over the desired object to activate its parallel snap
#Move cursor until below on the right side of the cursor the symbol of the snap mode will appear
#Click to place your element parallel to selected object


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For general information about snapping see [[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]].
Works also with Draft Move and Draft Rotate


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# Make sure snapping is enabled. See [[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]].
Snap mode can be used with
# If '''Draft Snap Parallel''' is not active do one of the following:
*sketcher elements (lines, arcs)
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Parallel.svg|16px]]}} button in the Draft Snap toolbar.
*draft elements (DWires, Lines, Arcs)
#* 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_Parallel.svg|16px]] Snap Parallel}} option.
Clicking on the snap-mode icon will toggle the snap mode on/off.
# 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. The parallel snap line will pass through this point.
# Move the cursor over a straight edge.
# The edge is highlighted.
# If you now move the cursor around the previous point you will notice a "magnetic" effect when the cursor is on the parallel snap line.
# The point is marked and the [[Image:Draft_Snap_Parallel.svg|16px]] icon is displayed near the cursor.
# Click to confirm the point.

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

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


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Revision as of 18:34, 24 August 2021

Draft Snap Parallel

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

Description

The Draft Snap Parallel option snaps to an imaginary line parallel to straight edges. The edges can belong to Draft or Arch objects but also to objects created with other workbenches.

Up to two edges can be referenced by this snap option and Draft Snap Extension, making it possible to snap to virtual intersections. Both snap options can also be combined with other snap options.

This snap option currently does not work if the cursor is next to the referenced edge. You must move the cursor to an area beyond the endpoints of the edge.

Snapping the second point of a line to an invisible line that is parallel to 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 Parallel 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 Parallel 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. Pick a first point. This snap option requires a previous point. The parallel snap line will pass through this point.
  6. Move the cursor over a straight edge.
  7. The edge is highlighted.
  8. If you now move the cursor around the previous point you will notice a "magnetic" effect when the cursor is on the parallel snap line.
  9. The point is marked and the icon is displayed near the cursor.
  10. Click to confirm the point.

Preferences

See Draft Snap.