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The '''extend edge''' tool extends an edge to an arbitrary location in the sketch, or to another edge.
The [[Image:Sketcher_Extend.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_Extend|Sketcher Extend]] tool extends or shortens a line or an arc to an arbitrary location, or to a target edge or point.


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''Shown on the left (1), the two sketch elements before the operation; in the middle (2), the line is being extended to the arc; to the right (3), the final result.''
{{Caption|Shown on the left (1), the two sketch elements before the operation; in the middle (2), the line is being extended to the arc; on the right (3), the final result.}}


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See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]].


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# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
# Press the [[File:Sketcher Extend.svg|24px]] '''Extend edge''' button.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_Extend.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_Extend|Sketcher Extend edge]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → [[Image:Sketcher_Extend.svg|16px]] Extend edge}} option from the menu.
#* Right-click in the [[3D_view|3D view]] and select the {{MenuCommand|[[Image:Sketcher_Extend.svg|16px]] Extend edge}} option from the context menu.
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|G}} then {{KEY|Q}}.
# If there is a previous selection it is cleared. The tool does not accept a pre-selection.
# The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
# Select a line or an arc.
# Select a line or an arc.
# In the 3D view, move the mouse pointer toward the direction to extend.
# Move the cursor in the direction to extend or shorten.
# Do one of the following:
# Click on an arbitrary location in space, or
#* Click an arbitrary point.
# To extend to another edge, place the mouse pointer over the edge; when it is highlighted and the [[File:Sketcher ConstrainPointOnObject.png|24px]] [[Sketcher ConstrainPointOnObject|point on object]] constraint icon appears besides the mouse pointer, click to confirm. A point on object constraint will be added.
# To extend to a point in the sketch, place the mouse pointer over the point; when it is highlighted and the [[File:Sketcher ConstrainCoincident.png|24px]] [[Sketcher ConstrainCoincident|coincident constraint]] icon appears besides the mouse pointer, click to confirm. A coincident constraint will be added.
#* To extend/shorten to another edge ([[Sketcher_Workbench#Auto_constraints|Auto constraints]] must be enabled): Place the cursor over the target edge. When it is highlighted and the [[Image:Sketcher_ConstrainPointOnObject.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainPointOnObject|Point onto object constraint]] icon appears besides the cursor, click to confirm. The constraint is added.
#* To extend/shorten to a point (Auto constraints must be enabled): Place the cursor over the target point. when it is highlighted and the [[File:Sketcher_ConstrainCoincident.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_ConstrainCoincident|Coincident constraint]] icon appears besides the cursor, click to confirm. The constraint is added.
# If the tool runs in [[Sketcher_Workbench#Continue_modes|continue mode]]:
## Optionally keep extending/shortening edges.
## To finish, click in an empty area in the [[3D_view|3D view]], right-click or press {{KEY|Esc}}, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.


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* If not fully constrained, the target edge or point may be modified as well.


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* Only arcs and lines can be extended at this time.


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Latest revision as of 08:48, 21 March 2024

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Sketcher Extend

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Extend edge
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
G Q
Introduced in version
0.17
See also
Sketcher Trimming

Description

The Sketcher Extend tool extends or shortens a line or an arc to an arbitrary location, or to a target edge or point.

Shown on the left (1), the two sketch elements before the operation; in the middle (2), the line is being extended to the arc; on the right (3), the final result.

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

  1. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Sketcher Extend edge button.
    • Select the Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → Extend edge option from the menu.
    • Right-click in the 3D view and select the Extend edge option from the context menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: G then Q.
  2. If there is a previous selection it is cleared. The tool does not accept a pre-selection.
  3. The cursor changes to a white cross with the tool icon.
  4. Select a line or an arc.
  5. Move the cursor in the direction to extend or shorten.
  6. Do one of the following:
    • Click an arbitrary point.
    • To extend/shorten to another edge (Auto constraints must be enabled): Place the cursor over the target edge. When it is highlighted and the Point onto object constraint icon appears besides the cursor, click to confirm. The constraint is added.
    • To extend/shorten to a point (Auto constraints must be enabled): Place the cursor over the target point. when it is highlighted and the Coincident constraint icon appears besides the cursor, click to confirm. The constraint is added.
  7. If the tool runs in continue mode:
    1. Optionally keep extending/shortening edges.
    2. To finish, click in an empty area in the 3D view, right-click or press Esc, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.

Notes

  • If not fully constrained, the target edge or point may be modified as well.