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{{GuiCommand|Name=Constraint_Radius|Workbenches=[[Sketcher Workbench|Sketcher]], [[PartDesign Module|PartDesign_Workbench]]|MenuLocation=Sketcher → Constrain radius|SeeAlso=[[Constraint distance]], [[Constraint horizontal]], [[Constraint vertical]]}}
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====Description====
{{GuiCommand
|Name=Sketcher ConstrainRadius
|Workbenches=[[Sketcher Workbench|Sketcher]]
|MenuLocation=Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain radius
|SeeAlso=[[Sketcher ConstrainDistance|Sketcher Constrain distance]], [[Sketcher ConstrainDistanceX|Sketcher Constrain horizontal distance]], [[Sketcher ConstrainDistanceY|Sketcher Constrain vertical distance]]
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==Description== <!--T:2-->
<WRONG> This tool draws an arc by picking three points: the center, the start angle along the radius, and the end angle.


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When starting the tool, the mouse pointer changes to a white cross with a red arc icon. The coordinates of the pointer are shown beside it in blue in real time.
This constraint constrains the value of the radius of a circle or arc to have a specific value. If more than one circle or arc is selected before launching the command, a prompt will ask if all selected elements should share the same radius. In the case of an affirmative response, one radius constraint will be added, and [[Sketcher ConstrainEqual|equal length]] constraints will be added to all elements. In the negative, separate radius constraints will be created for each circle/arc but with equal values to be edited separately after creation.


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[[Image:Sketcher_ArcExample1.png|The center has been selected, dragging to set the radius‎]] [[Image:Sketcher_ArcExample2.png|407x360px|The center and start angle have been selected, dragging to set end angle‎]] </WRONG>
[[File:Sketcher ConstrainRadius example.png]]
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====Usage====
==Usage== <!--T:3-->


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<WRONG> * Pick points on an empty area of the 3D view, or on an existing object (auto constraints must be active in TaskView).
# Pick one or more circles or arcs.
* Pressing {{KEY|ESC}} or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function. </WRONG>
# Press the {{Button|[[File:Sketcher_ConstrainRadius.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainRadius|Constrain radius]]}} button.
# A pop up dialog opens to edit or confirm the value. Press {{Button|OK}} to validate. In case multiple circles/arcs were selected, all constraints will adopt this value. Edit their separate values by double-clicking on the dimension label in the 3D view; or in the Constraints list, double-click on the constraint or right-click and select '''Change value'''.
# Optionally the dimension label and line can be moved and rotated in the 3D view by clicking on the value and dragging while keeping the left mouse button pressed.


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'''Note:''' the constraint tool can also be started with no prior selection. By default the command will be in continue mode to create new constraints; press the right mouse button or {{KEY|Esc}} once to quit the command.



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Revision as of 14:34, 26 September 2020

Sketcher ConstrainRadius

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher constraints → Constrain radius
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
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See also
Sketcher Constrain distance, Sketcher Constrain horizontal distance, Sketcher Constrain vertical distance

Description

This constraint constrains the value of the radius of a circle or arc to have a specific value. If more than one circle or arc is selected before launching the command, a prompt will ask if all selected elements should share the same radius. In the case of an affirmative response, one radius constraint will be added, and equal length constraints will be added to all elements. In the negative, separate radius constraints will be created for each circle/arc but with equal values to be edited separately after creation.

Usage

  1. Pick one or more circles or arcs.
  2. Press the Constrain radius button.
  3. A pop up dialog opens to edit or confirm the value. Press OK to validate. In case multiple circles/arcs were selected, all constraints will adopt this value. Edit their separate values by double-clicking on the dimension label in the 3D view; or in the Constraints list, double-click on the constraint or right-click and select Change value.
  4. Optionally the dimension label and line can be moved and rotated in the 3D view by clicking on the value and dragging while keeping the left mouse button pressed.

Note: the constraint tool can also be started with no prior selection. By default the command will be in continue mode to create new constraints; press the right mouse button or Esc once to quit the command.