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{{GuiCommand|Name=Draft ToggleConstructionMode|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]], [[Arch Module|Arch]]|MenuLocation=Draft -> Utilities -> Toggle construction mode}}
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|[[Draft_ToggleContinueMode|Toggle continue mode]]
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==Description==
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The Draft module features a construction mode, which allows to draw certain objects in a special group, with a defined color, so it is easy to separate them from the other objects and switch it off when you don't need it, or delete them after you don't need them anymore.
|Name=Draft ToggleConstructionMode
|MenuLocation=Draft → Utilities → Toggle construction mode
|Workbenches=[[Draft_Module|Draft]], [[Arch_Module|Arch]]
|SeeAlso=[[Draft_AddConstruction|Draft AddConstruction]]
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The [[Image:Workbench_Draft.svg|24px]] [[Draft_Workbench|Draft Workbench]] features a construction mode, which allows the user to draw shapes in a special {{Button|[[Image:Std_Group.svg|16px]] [[Std_Group|Std Group]]}}, with a defined color. The construction geometry is comprised of lines, points, and other shapes that serve as references or [[Draft_Snap|snapping elements]] which are helpful in building your main geometry. The construction geometry can be hidden ({{PropertyView|Visibility}} {{FALSE}}) or deleted after it is no longer needed.

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{{Caption|Construction geometry in blue helping to set the center of the circle}}


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==How to use==
# Press the {{KEY|[[Image:Draft ToggleConstructionMode.png|16px]] [[Draft ToggleConstructionMode|Toggle construction mode]]}} button
# Draw some objects
# Press the {{KEY|[[Image:Draft ToggleConstructionMode.png|16px]] [[Draft ToggleConstructionMode|Toggle construction mode]]}} button again to go back to normal mode


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==Options==
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft ToggleConstructionMode.png|16px]] [[Draft ToggleConstructionMode|Toggle construction mode]]}} button.
* The Construction Mode button is also present on the Task panel or Draft toolbar when the Draft workbench is active
# Draw some objects.
* The color and the group name can be changed in the [[Draft_Preferences|preferences screen]].
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:Draft ToggleConstructionMode.png|16px]] [[Draft ToggleConstructionMode|Toggle construction mode]]}} button again to go back to normal mode.


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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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The color and the group name can be changed in the [[Draft_Preferences|Draft Preferences]].

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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 16:25, 29 November 2020

Draft ToggleConstructionMode

Menu location
Draft → Utilities → Toggle construction mode
Workbenches
Draft, Arch
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
Draft AddConstruction

Description

The Draft Workbench features a construction mode, which allows the user to draw shapes in a special Std Group, with a defined color. The construction geometry is comprised of lines, points, and other shapes that serve as references or snapping elements which are helpful in building your main geometry. The construction geometry can be hidden (ViewVisibility false) or deleted after it is no longer needed.

Construction geometry in blue helping to set the center of the circle

Usage

  1. Press the Toggle construction mode button.
  2. Draw some objects.
  3. Press the Toggle construction mode button again to go back to normal mode.

The construction mode button is present in the Draft Tray toolbar, which only appears in the Draft and Arch workbenches.

The color and the group name can be changed in the Draft Preferences.

Properties

  • ViewVisibility The construction geometry can be hidden false or deleted after it is no longer needed. (Admin Edit: review accuracy)