Draft Snap Parallel

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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 edged 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 pointer is next to the referenced edge. You must move the pointer to an area beyond the endpoints of the edge.

Snapping the second point of a line to an invisible line that is parallel to the reference line

Usage

For general information about snapping and the related preferences see: Draft Snap.

  1. Make sure snapping is enabled. See: Draft Snap Lock.
  2. If Draft Snap Parallel is not switched on do one of the following:
  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. The parallel snap line will start from this point.
  6. Move the pointer over a straight edge.
  7. The edge is highlighted.
  8. 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.
  9. The point is marked and the icon is displayed near the pointer.
  10. Click to confirm the point.