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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_Module|Draft]] or [[Arch_Module|Arch]] objects but also to objects created with other [[Workbenches|workbenches]].
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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Up to two edged 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.
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 pointer is next to the referenced edge. You must move the pointer to an area beyond the endpoints of the edge.
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.


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{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to an invisible line that is parallel to the reference line}}
{{Caption|Snapping the second point of a line to an invisible line that is parallel to an edge}}


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For general information about snapping and the related preferences see: [[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]].
For general information about snapping see [[Draft_Snap|Draft Snap]].


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# Make sure snapping is enabled. See: [[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]].
# Make sure snapping is enabled. See [[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Lock|Draft Snap Lock]].
# If '''Draft Snap Parallel''' is not switched on do one of the following:
# If '''Draft Snap Parallel''' is not active do one of the following:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Parallel.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Snap_Parallel|Draft Snap Parallel]]}} button in the Draft snap toolbar.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Parallel.svg|16px]]}} button in the Draft Snap toolbar.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Lock.svg|16px]]}} button in the [[Draft_snap_widget|Draft snap widget]] and in the menu select the {{MenuCommand|[[Image:Draft_Snap_Parallel.svg|16px]] Snap Perpendicular}} option.
#* 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.
# Choose a [[Draft_Module|Draft]] or [[Arch_Module|Arch]] command to create your geometry.
# 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.
# 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 start from this point.
# Pick a first point. This snap option requires a previous point. The parallel snap line will pass through this point.
# Move the pointer over a straight edge.
# Move the cursor over a straight edge.
# The edge is highlighted.
# The edge is highlighted.
# If you now move the pointer around the first point you will see a dashed line appear when the indicated point is on the parallel snap line.
# 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 pointer.
# The point is marked and the [[Image:Draft_Snap_Parallel.svg|16px]] icon is displayed near the cursor.
# Click to confirm the point.
# Click to confirm the point.

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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.