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|SeeAlso=[[Draft_AddConstruction|Draft AddConstruction]]
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The [[Image:Draft_ToggleConstructionMode.svg|24px]] '''Draft ToggleConstructionMode''' command switches Draft construction mode on or off. If construction mode is on new Draft objects (except [[Draft_Point|Draft Points]]) are placed in a dedicated group and given a predefined color. This feature is intend for, often temporary, construction geometry that provides [[Draft_Snap|snap points]] for creating other objects.
The [[Image:Draft_ToggleConstructionMode.svg|24px]] '''Draft ToggleConstructionMode''' command switches Draft construction mode on or off. If construction mode is on new [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] objects, except [[Draft_Point|Draft Points]], are placed in a dedicated group and given a predefined color. This feature is intended for, often temporary, construction geometry used to provide new [[Draft_Snap|snap points]] for creating other objects. When the construction geometry is no longer needed the construction group can easily be [[Std_HideSelection|hidden]] or [[Std_Delete|deleted]].


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{{Caption|Construction geometry, in blue, used to determine the center and radius of a circle}}
{{Caption|Construction geometry, in blue, used to determine the center and radius of a circle}}


==Bug in version 0.19==
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In FreeCAD version 0.19 this command and the [[Draft_AddConstruction|Draft AddConstruction]] command can use different groups. To avoid this change the {{MenuCommand|Construction group name}} in the preferences to {{Value|Draft_Construction}}: {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences... → Draft → General settings → Construction Geometry → Construction group name}}. In version 0.20 the {{MenuCommand|Construction group name}} is used for the label of the construction group, the name of the group is always {{Value|Draft_Construction}}.
In FreeCAD version 0.19 this command and the [[Draft_AddConstruction|Draft AddConstruction]] command will typically use different groups. To avoid this change the {{MenuCommand|Construction group name}} in the preferences to {{Value|Draft_Construction}}: {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences... → Draft → General settings → Construction Geometry → Construction group name}}. In version 0.20 the {{MenuCommand|Construction group name}} is used for the label of the construction group, the name of the group is always {{Value|Draft_Construction}}.


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# There are several ways to invoke the command:
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft ToggleConstructionMode.png|16px]] [[Draft ToggleConstructionMode|Toggle construction mode]]}} button.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft_ToggleConstructionMode.svg|16px]] [[Draft_ToggleConstructionMode|Draft ToggleConstructionMode]]}} button in the [[Draft_Tray|Draft Tray]]. This button is depressed if Draft construction mode is currently on.
# Draw some objects.
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft ToggleConstructionMode.png|16px]] [[Draft ToggleConstructionMode|Toggle construction mode]]}} button again to go back to normal mode.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Utilities → [[Image:Draft_ToggleConstructionMode.svg|16px]] Toggle construction mode}} option from the menu.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|C}} then {{KEY|M}}.
# The button in the [[Draft_Tray|Draft Tray]] is updated.


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==Notes== <!--T:18-->
The construction mode {{Button|[[Image:Draft Construction.svg|16px]]}} button is present in the [[Draft_Tray|Draft Tray]] toolbar, which only appears in the {{Button|[[Image:Workbench_Draft.svg|16px]] [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]]}} and {{Button|[[Image:Workbench_Arch.svg|16px]] [[Arch_Workbench|Arch]]}} workbenches.


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* If Draft construction mode is switched on the active [[Draft_Layer|layer]] is ignored.
The color and the group name can be changed in the [[Draft_Preferences|Draft Preferences]].


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==Preferences== <!--T:20-->

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* To change the label ({{Version|0.20}}) of the construction group: {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences... → Draft → General settings → Construction Geometry → Construction group name}}.
* To change the color that is used: {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences... → Draft → General settings → Construction Geometry → Construction geometry color}}.


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* {{PropertyView|Visibility}} The construction geometry can be hidden {{FALSE}} or deleted after it is no longer needed. ('''Admin Edit:''' review accuracy)


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Revision as of 13:09, 2 September 2021

Draft ToggleConstructionMode

Menu location
Utilities → Toggle construction mode
Workbenches
Draft, Arch
Default shortcut
C M
Introduced in version
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See also
Draft AddConstruction, Draft AutoGroup

Description

The Draft ToggleConstructionMode command switches Draft construction mode on or off. If construction mode is on new Draft objects, except Draft Points, are placed in a dedicated group and given a predefined color. This feature is intended for, often temporary, construction geometry used to provide new snap points for creating other objects. When the construction geometry is no longer needed the construction group can easily be hidden or deleted.

Construction geometry, in blue, used to determine the center and radius of a circle

Bug in version 0.19

In FreeCAD version 0.19 this command and the Draft AddConstruction command will typically use different groups. To avoid this change the Construction group name in the preferences to Draft_Construction: Edit → Preferences... → Draft → General settings → Construction Geometry → Construction group name. In version 0.20 the Construction group name is used for the label of the construction group, the name of the group is always Draft_Construction.

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the Draft ToggleConstructionMode button in the Draft Tray. This button is depressed if Draft construction mode is currently on.
    • Select the Utilities → Toggle construction mode option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: C then M.
  2. The button in the Draft Tray is updated.

Notes

  • If Draft construction mode is switched on the active layer is ignored.

Preferences

  • To change the label (introduced in version 0.20) of the construction group: Edit → Preferences... → Draft → General settings → Construction Geometry → Construction group name.
  • To change the color that is used: Edit → Preferences... → Draft → General settings → Construction Geometry → Construction geometry color.