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Dimensions, sections, hatched areas, annotations, and [[SVG|SVG]] symbols can be added to the page, which can be further exported to different formats like [[DXF|DXF]], [[SVG|SVG]], and [[PDF|PDF]].
Dimensions, sections, hatched areas, annotations, and [[SVG|SVG]] symbols can be added to the page, which can be further exported to different formats like [[DXF|DXF]], [[SVG|SVG]], and [[PDF|PDF]].

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TechDraw was officially included in FreeCAD starting with version 0.17; it is intended to replace the unsupported [[Drawing Workbench|Drawing Workbench]]. Both workbenches are still provided in v0.17, but the Drawing Workbench may be removed in future releases. To keep up with TechDraw plans and developments, visit the [[TechDraw Roadmap|TechDraw Roadmap]].


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* [[File:TechDraw PageDefault.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_PageDefault|Insert Default Page]]: adds a new page using the default [[TechDraw_Templates|template]].
* [[File:TechDraw_PageDefault.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_PageDefault|Insert Default Page]]: adds a new page using the default [[TechDraw_Templates|template]].


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* [[File:TechDraw PageTemplate.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_PageTemplate|Insert Page using Template]]: adds a new page using a selected [[TechDraw_Templates|template]].
* [[File:TechDraw_PageTemplate.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_PageTemplate|Insert Page using Template]]: adds a new page using a selected [[TechDraw_Templates|template]].


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* [[File:TechDraw RedrawPage.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_RedrawPage|Redraw Page]]: forces an update of the selected page. {{Version|0.19}}
* [[File:TechDraw_RedrawPage.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_RedrawPage|Redraw Page]]: forces an update of the selected page.

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* [[File:TechDraw_PrintAll.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_PrintAll|Print All Pages]]: prints all pages in a document. {{Version|0.21}}


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* [[File:TechDraw ActiveView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ActiveView|Insert Active View]]: inserts a view of the active 3D view. {{Version|0.19}}
* [[File:TechDraw ActiveView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ActiveView|Insert Active View]]: inserts a view of the active 3D view.


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* [[File:TechDraw ProjectionGroup.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ProjectionGroup|Insert Projection Group]]: invokes a dialog to create many views of an object from multiple directions.
* [[File:TechDraw_ProjectionGroup.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ProjectionGroup|Insert Projection Group]]: invokes a dialog to create multiple views of an object from different directions.

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* <span id="TechDraw_SectionGroup">[[File:TechDraw_SectionView.svg|x32px]][[File:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Insert Section Views:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_SectionGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw SectionView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_SectionView|Insert Section View]]: inserts a cross-section view of an existing view.
:* [[File:TechDraw_SectionView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_SectionView|Insert Simple Section View]]: inserts a cross-section view of an existing view.

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:* [[File:TechDraw_ComplexSection.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ComplexSection|Insert Complex Section View]]: inserts a cross-section view of an existing view based on a profile. {{Version|0.21}}


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* [[File:TechDraw DetailView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_DetailView|Insert Detail View]]: inserts a detail view of a portion of an existing view.
* [[File:TechDraw_DetailView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_DetailView|Insert Detail View]]: inserts a detail view of a portion of an existing view.


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* [[File:TechDraw DraftView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_DraftView|Insert Draft Workbench Object]]: inserts a view of a [[Draft Workbench|Draft Workbench]] object.
* [[File:TechDraw_DraftView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_DraftView|Insert Draft Workbench Object]]: inserts a view of a [[Draft_Workbench|Draft Workbench]] object.


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* [[File:TechDraw ArchView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ArchView|Insert Arch Workbench Object]]: inserts a view of an [[Arch Workbench|Arch Workbench]] [[Arch SectionPlane|Section Plane]] object.
* [[File:TechDraw_ArchView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ArchView|Insert Arch Workbench Object]]: inserts a view of an [[Arch_Workbench|Arch Workbench]] [[Arch SectionPlane|Section Plane]] object.


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* [[File:TechDraw SpreadsheetView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_SpreadsheetView|Insert Spreadsheet View]]: inserts a view of a [[Spreadsheet Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]] sheet.
* [[File:TechDraw_SpreadsheetView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_SpreadsheetView|Insert Spreadsheet View]]: inserts a view of a [[Spreadsheet_Workbench|Spreadsheet Workbench]] sheet.


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* [[File:TechDraw_ClipGroup.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ClipGroup|Insert Clip Group]]: inserts a clip group into a page.


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* [[File:TechDraw_ShareView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ShareView|Share View]]: shares a view between multiple pages. {{Version|0.20}}
These are tools to create and manage Clip objects (clipped views).


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* [[File:TechDraw ClipGroup.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ClipGroup|Insert Clip Group]]: inserts a clip group into a page.
* [[File:TechDraw_ProjectShape.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ProjectShape|Project Shape]]: creates projections of shapes in the [[3D_view|3D view]]. {{Version|0.20}}

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These are tools for changing the stacking order which controls the apparent depth of views on a page.

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* <span id="TechDraw_StackGroup">[[File:TechDraw_StackTop.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Adjust Stacking Order:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_StackGroup pages redirect here-->

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:* [[File:TechDraw_StackTop.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_StackTop|Move view to top of stack]]: moves views to the top of the stacking order. {{Version|0.21}}

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:* [[File:TechDraw_StackBottom.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_StackBottom|Move view to bottom of stack]]: moves views to the bottom of the stacking order. {{Version|0.21}}


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* [[File:TechDraw ClipGroupAdd.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ClipGroupAdd|Add View to Clip Group]]: adds an existing view to a clip group.
:* [[File:TechDraw_StackUp.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_StackUp|Move view up one level]]: moves views up one level in the stacking order. {{Version|0.21}}


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* [[File:TechDraw ClipGroupRemove.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ClipGroupRemove|Remove View from Clip Group]]: removes a view from a clip group.
:* [[File:TechDraw_StackDown.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_StackDown|Move view down one level]]: moves views down one level in the stacking order. {{Version|0.21}}


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* [[File:TechDraw Hatch.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Hatch|Hatch Face using Image File]]: applies a hatch pattern from a file to a face.
* [[File:TechDraw_Hatch.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Hatch|Hatch Face using Image File]]: applies a hatch pattern from a file to a face.


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* [[File:TechDraw GeometricHatch.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_GeometricHatch|Apply Geometric Hatch to Face]]: applies a hatch pattern to a face using an Autodesk PAT specification.
* [[File:TechDraw_GeometricHatch.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_GeometricHatch|Apply Geometric Hatch to Face]]: applies a hatch pattern to a face using an Autodesk PAT specification.


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* [[File:TechDraw Symbol.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Symbol|Insert SVG Symbol]]: inserts a symbol from a [[SVG|SVG]] file into a page.
* [[File:TechDraw_Symbol.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Symbol|Insert SVG Symbol]]: inserts a symbol from a [[SVG|SVG]] file into a page.


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* [[File:TechDraw Image.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Image|Insert Bitmap Image]]: inserts a PNG or JPG [[bitmap|bitmap]] image into a page.
* [[File:TechDraw_Image.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Image|Insert Bitmap Image]]: inserts a PNG or JPG [[bitmap|bitmap]] image into a page.


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* [[File:TechDraw ToggleFrame.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ToggleFrame|Turn View Frames On/Off]]: turns on/off frames and labels surrounding a view.
* [[File:TechDraw_ToggleFrame.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ToggleFrame|Turn View Frames On/Off]]: turns on/off frames and labels surrounding a view.


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* [[File:TechDraw_3PtAngleDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_3PtAngleDimension|Insert 3-Point Angle Dimension]]: adds an angle dimension using three vertices.
* [[File:TechDraw_3PtAngleDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_3PtAngleDimension|Insert 3-Point Angle Dimension]]: adds an angle dimension using three vertices.

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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtentGroup">[[File:TechDraw_HorizontalExtentDimension.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Insert Extent Dimensions:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtentGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw_HorizontalExtentDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_HorizontalExtentDimension|Insert Horizontal Extent Dimension]]: adds a horizontal extent dimension. {{Version|0.19}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_HorizontalExtentDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_HorizontalExtentDimension|Insert Horizontal Extent Dimension]]: adds a horizontal extent dimension.


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* [[File:TechDraw_VerticalExtentDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_VerticalExtentDimension|Insert Vertical Extent Dimension]]: adds a vertical extent dimension. {{Version|0.19}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_VerticalExtentDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_VerticalExtentDimension|Insert Vertical Extent Dimension]]: adds a vertical extent dimension.


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* [[File:TechDraw_Balloon.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Balloon|Insert Balloon Annotation]]: adds a "balloon" annotation to a page. {{Version|0.19}}
* [[File:TechDraw_Balloon.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Balloon|Insert Balloon Annotation]]: adds a "balloon" annotation to a page.

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* [[File:TechDraw_AxoLengthDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_AxoLengthDimension|Insert Axonometric Length Dimension]]: adds an axonometric length dimension. {{Version|0.21}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_LandmarkDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_LandmarkDimension|Insert Landmark Dimension]]: adds a landmark distance dimension. {{Version|0.19}}
* [[File:TechDraw_LandmarkDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_LandmarkDimension|Insert Landmark Dimension - EXPERIMENTAL]]: adds a landmark distance dimension.

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* [[File:TechDraw_DimensionRepair.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_DimensionRepair|Dimension Repair]]: can adjust the 2D or 3D geometry references of a dimension. {{Version|0.21}}


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* [[File:TechDraw Annotation.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Annotation|Insert Annotation]]: adds a plain text block as annotation.
* [[File:TechDraw_Annotation.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Annotation|Insert Annotation]]: adds a plain text block as annotation.


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* [[File:TechDraw LeaderLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_LeaderLine|Add Leaderline to View]]: adds a leaderline to a view. {{Version|0.19}}
* [[File:TechDraw_LeaderLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_LeaderLine|Add Leaderline to View]]: adds a leaderline to a view.


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* [[File:TechDraw RichTextAnnotation.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_RichTextAnnotation|Insert Rich Text Annotation]]: adds an rich text block as annotation to a leaderline or a view. {{Version|0.19}}
* [[File:TechDraw_RichTextAnnotation.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_RichTextAnnotation|Insert Rich Text Annotation]]: adds an rich text block as annotation to a leaderline or a view.

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* <span id="TechDraw_CosmeticVertexGroup">[[File:TechDraw_CosmeticVertex.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Add Cosmetic Vertices:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_CosmeticVertexGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw CosmeticVertex.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CosmeticVertex|Add Cosmetic Vertex]]: adds a Vertex which is not part of the source geometry. {{Version|0.19}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_CosmeticVertex.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CosmeticVertex|Add Cosmetic Vertex]]: adds a Vertex which is not part of the source geometry.


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* [[File:TechDraw Midpoints.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Midpoints|Add Midpoint Vertices]]: adds Cosmetic Vertices at midpoints of selected edges. {{Version|0.19}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_Midpoints.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Midpoints|Add Midpoint Vertices]]: adds Cosmetic Vertices at midpoints of selected edges.


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* [[File:TechDraw Quadrants.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Quadrants|Add Quadrant Vertices]]: adds Cosmetic Vertices at quarter points of selected (circular) edges. {{Version|0.19}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_Quadrants.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_Quadrants|Add Quadrant Vertices]]: adds Cosmetic Vertices at quarter points of selected (circular) edges.

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* <span id="TechDraw_CenterLineGroup">[[File:TechDraw_FaceCenterLine.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Add Centerlines:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_CenterLineGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw FaceCenterLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|Add Centerline to Faces]]: adds a centerline to selected face(s). {{Version|0.19}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_FaceCenterLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_FaceCenterLine|Add Centerline to Faces]]: adds a centerline to selected face(s).


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* [[File:TechDraw 2LineCenterLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_2LineCenterLine|Add Centerline between 2 Lines]]: adds a centerline between 2 lines. {{Version|0.19}}
:* [[File:TechDraw 2LineCenterLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_2LineCenterLine|Add Centerline between 2 Lines]]: adds a centerline between 2 lines.


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* [[File:TechDraw 2PointCenterLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_2PointCenterLine|Add Centerline between 2 Points]]: adds a centerline between 2 points. {{Version|0.19}}
:* [[File:TechDraw 2PointCenterLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_2PointCenterLine|Add Centerline between 2 Points]]: adds a centerline between 2 points.


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* [[File:TechDraw_2PointCosmeticLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_2PointCosmeticLine|Add Cosmetic Line Through 2 points]]: adds a cosmetic line connecting 2 vertices. {{Version|0.19}}
* [[File:TechDraw_2PointCosmeticLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_2PointCosmeticLine|Add Cosmetic Line Through 2 points]]: adds a cosmetic line connecting 2 vertices.

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* [[File:TechDraw_CosmeticCircle.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CosmeticCircle|Add Cosmetic Circle]]: adds a cosmetic circle. {{Version|0.22}}


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* [[File:TechDraw CosmeticEraser.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|Remove Cosmetic Object]]: removes cosmetic objects from a page. {{Version|0.19}}
* [[File:TechDraw_CosmeticEraser.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CosmeticEraser|Remove Cosmetic Object]]: removes cosmetic objects from a page.


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* [[File:TechDraw DecorateLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|Change Appearance of Lines]]: changes the appearance of selected line(s). {{Version|0.19}}
* [[File:TechDraw_DecorateLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_DecorateLine|Change Appearance of Lines]]: changes the appearance of selected line(s).


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* [[File:TechDraw ShowAll.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ShowAll|Show/Hide Invisible Edges]]: shows/hides invisible lines/edges in a view. {{Version|0.19}}
* [[File:TechDraw_ShowAll.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ShowAll|Show/Hide Invisible Edges]]: shows/hides invisible lines/edges in a view.


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* [[File:TechDraw WeldSymbol.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|Add Welding Information to Leader]]: adds welding specifications to an existing leaderline. {{Version|0.19}}
* [[File:TechDraw_WeldSymbol.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_WeldSymbol|Add Welding Information to Leader]]: adds welding specifications to an existing leaderline.

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* [[File:TechDraw_SurfaceFinishSymbol.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_SurfaceFinishSymbol|Add Surface Finish Symbol]]: adds a surface finish symbol to a page. {{Version|0.21}}

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* [[File:TechDraw_HoleShaftFit.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_HoleShaftFit|Add Hole/Shaft Fit]]: adds hole or shaft tolerances using ISO 286 to a dimension. {{Version|0.21}}


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These are tools to improve your TechDraw drawings.
These are tools to improve your TechDraw drawings.

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{{Emphasis|Some of these tools have yet to be released.}}<!--Keep this text. Other tools will be added.-->


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes|Aspect]]: select style, width and colour of lines. {{Version|0.20}}
* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionSelectLineAttributes|Select Line Attributes, Cascade Spacing and Delta Distance]]: selects the attributes (style, width and color) for new cosmetic lines and centerlines, and specifies the cascade spacing and delta distance. {{Version|0.20}}

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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionChangeLineAttributes.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionChangeLineAttributes|Change Line Attributes]]: changes the attributes (style, width and color) of cosmetic lines and centerlines. {{Version|0.20}}

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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionExtendShortenLineGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionExtendLine.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Change Length of Cosmetic Lines or Centerlines:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionExtendShortenLineGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionExtendLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionExtendLine|Stretch]]: extend a line at both ends. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionExtendLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionExtendLine|Extend Line]]: extends a cosmetic line or centerline at both ends. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionShortenLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionShortenLine|Shorten]]: shorten a line at both ends. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionShortenLine.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionShortenLine|Shorten Line]]: shortens a cosmetic line or centerline at both ends. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionLockUnlockView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionLockUnlockView|Lock/Unlock]]: Lock/Unlock a view. {{Version|0.20}}
* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionLockUnlockView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionLockUnlockView|Lock/Unlock View]]: locks or unlocks the position of a view. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionPositionSectionView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionPositionSectionView|Align Section]]: align a section view orthogonal to its source view. {{Version|0.20}}
* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionPositionSectionView.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionPositionSectionView|Position Section View]]: orthogonally aligns a section view with its source view. {{Version|0.20}}

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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionPosChainDimensionGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionPosHorizChainDimension.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Align Dimensions:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionPosChainDimensionGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionPosHorizChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionPosHorizChainDimension|Align Horizontal]]: align a horizontal dimension chain. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionPosHorizChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionPosHorizChainDimension|Position Horizontal Chain Dimensions]]: aligns horizontal dimensions to create a chain dimension. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionPosVertChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionPosVertChainDimension|Align Vertical]]: align a vertical dimension chain. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionPosVertChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionPosVertChainDimension|Position Vertical Chain Dimensions]]: aligns vertical dimensions to create a chain dimension. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionPosObliqueChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionPosObliqueChainDimension|Align Oblique]]: align an oblique dimension chain. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionPosObliqueChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionPosObliqueChainDimension|Position Oblique Chain Dimensions]]: aligns oblique dimensions to create a chain dimension. {{Version|0.20}}

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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeDimensionGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeHorizDimension.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Evenly Space Dimensions:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeDimensionGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeHorizDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeHorizDimension|Horizontal Spacing]]: cascade horizontal dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeHorizDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeHorizDimension|Cascade Horizontal Dimensions]]: evenly spaces horizontal dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeVertDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeVertDimension|Vertical Spacing]]: cascade vertical dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeVertDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeVertDimension|Cascade Vertical Dimensions]]: evenly spaces vertical dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeObliqueDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeObliqueDimension|Oblique Spacing]]: cascade oblique dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeObliqueDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCascadeObliqueDimension|Cascade Oblique Dimensions]]: evenly spaces oblique dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionChangeLineAttributes.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionChangeLineAttributes|Change Aspect]]: change style, width and colour of lines. {{Version|0.20}}
* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionAreaAnnotation.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionAreaAnnotation|Calculate the area of selected faces]]: calculates the area of selected faces and inserts an area annotation. {{Version|0.20}}

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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionArcLengthAnnotation.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionArcLengthAnnotation|Calculate the arc length of selected edges]]: calculates the arc length of selected edges and inserts an arc length annotation. {{Version|0.22}}

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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCustomizeFormat.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCustomizeFormat|Customize format label]]: customizes the formatting of a balloon text or dimension text. GD&T symbols and other special character can be added. {{Version|0.20}}


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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionCircleCenterLinesGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCircleCenterLines.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Add Centerlines:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionCircleCenterLinesGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCircleCenterLines.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCircleCenterLines|Arc-Circle Centerlines]]: adds centerlines to circles and arcs. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCircleCenterLines.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCircleCenterLines|Add Circle Centerlines]]: adds centerlines to circles and arcs. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionHoleCircle.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionHoleCircle|Circular Series Centerlines]]: draw the centerlines of a hole/bolt circle. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionHoleCircle.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionHoleCircle|Add Bolt Circle Centerlines]]: adds centerlines to a circular pattern of circles. {{Version|0.20}}

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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionThreadsGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionThreadHoleSide.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Add Cosmetic Threads:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionThreadsGroup pages redirect here-->

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:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionThreadHoleSide.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionThreadHoleSide|Add Cosmetic Thread Hole Side View]]: adds a cosmetic thread to the side view of a hole. {{Version|0.20}}

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:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionThreadHoleBottom.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionThreadHoleBottom|Add Cosmetic Thread Hole Bottom View]]: adds a cosmetic thread to the top or bottom view of holes. {{Version|0.20}}

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:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionThreadBoltSide.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionThreadBoltSide|Add Cosmetic Thread Bolt Side View]]: adds a cosmetic thread to the side view of a bolt/screw/rod. {{Version|0.20}}

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:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionThreadBoltBottom.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionThreadBoltBottom|Add Cosmetic Thread Bolt Bottom View]]: adds a cosmetic thread to the top or bottom view of bolts/screws/rods. {{Version|0.20}}

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* <span id="TechDraw_CommandVertexCreationGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionVertexAtIntersection.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Add Vertexes:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_CommandVertexCreationGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionVertexAtIntersection.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionVertexAtIntersection|Intersection Point]]: create the vertexes at intersection of lines. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionVertexAtIntersection.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionVertexAtIntersection|Add Cosmetic Intersection Vertex(es)]]: adds cosmetic vertex(es) at the intersection(s) of selected edges. {{Version|0.20}}

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:* [[File:TechDraw_CommandAddOffsetVertex.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_CommandAddOffsetVertex|Add an offset vertex]]: adds a cosmetic vertex at a specified offset from a selected vertex. {{Version|0.22}}

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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCirclesGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmCircle.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Add Cosmetic Circles or Arcs:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCirclesGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmCircle.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmCircle|Circunference]]: draw a cosmetic circumference using center and radius vertex. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmCircle.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmCircle|Add Cosmetic Circle]]: adds a cosmetic circle based on two vertexes. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionDrawArc.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionDrawArc|Arch]]: draw an arc rotating counterclockwise. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmArc.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmArc|Add Cosmetic Arc]]: adds a cosmetic counter clockwise arc based on three vertexes. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular|Perpendicular]]: draw a line perpendicular to another line through a vertex. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmCircle3Points.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionDrawCosmCircle3Points|Add Cosmetic Circle 3 Points]]: adds a cosmetic circle based on three vertexes. {{Version|0.20}}

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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionLinePPGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Add Cosmetic Parallel or Perpendicular Lines:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionLinePPGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel|Parallel]]: draw a line parallel to another line through a vertex. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallel|Add Cosmetic Parallel Line]]: adds a cosmetic line parallel to another line through a vertex. {{Version|0.20}}

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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionThreadHoleSide.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionThreadHoleSide|Thread section Hole]]: adds a symbolic thread to the side view of a hole. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionThreadBoltSide.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionThreadBoltSide|Thread section Shaft]]: adds a symbolic thread to the side view of a bolt. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular|Add Cosmetic Perpendicular Line]]: adds a cosmetic line perpendicular to another line through a vertex. {{Version|0.20}}

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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionThreadHoleBottom.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionThreadHoleBottom|Thread Hole]]: adds symbolic threads to the bottom view of holes. {{Version|0.20}}

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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionThreadBoltBottom.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionThreadBoltBottom|Thread Shaft]]: adds symbolic threads to the bottom view of bolts. {{Version|0.20}}


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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionCreateChainDimensionGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizChainDimension.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Create Chain Dimensions:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionCreateChainDimensionGroup pages redirect here-->
* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionInsertDiameter.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionInsertDiameter|Diameter Symbol]]: insert diameter sign as praefix character. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionInsertSquare.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionInsertSquare|Tabular Symbol]]: insert square sign as praefix character. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizChainDimension|Create Horizontal Chain Dimensions]]: creates a sequence of aligned horizontal dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}

* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizChainDimension|Horizontal Series]]: create a horizontal dimension chain. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertChainDimension|Vertical Series]]: create a vertical dimension chain. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertChainDimension|Create Vertical Chain Dimensions]]: creates a sequence of aligned vertical dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateObliqueChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateObliqueChainDimension|Oblique Series]]: create an oblique dimension chain. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateObliqueChainDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateObliqueChainDimension|Create Oblique Chain Dimensions]]: creates a sequence of aligned oblique dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}

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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionCreateCoordDimensionGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizCoordDimension.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Create Coordinate Dimensions:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionCreateCoordDimensionGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizCoordDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizCoordDimension|Parallel Horizontal]]: create cascaded horizontal dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizCoordDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizCoordDimension|Create Horizontal Coordinate Dimensions]]: creates multiple evenly spaced horizontal dimensions starting from the same baseline. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertCoordDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertCoordDimension|Parallel Vertical]]: create cascaded vertical dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertCoordDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertCoordDimension|Create Vertical Coordinate Dimensions]]: creates multiple evenly spaced vertical dimensions starting from the same baseline. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateObliqueCoordDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateObliqueCoordDimension|Parallel Oblique]]: create cascaded oblique dimensions. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateObliqueCoordDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateObliqueCoordDimension|Create Oblique Coordinate Dimensions]]: creates multiple evenly spaced oblique dimensions starting from the same baseline. {{Version|0.20}}

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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionChamferDimensionGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizChamferDimension.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Create Chamfer Dimensions:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionChamferDimensionGroup pages redirect here-->

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:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizChamferDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizChamferDimension|Create Horizontal Chamfer Dimension]]: creates a horizontal size and angle dimension for a chamfer. {{Version|0.20}}

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:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertChamferDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertChamferDimension|Create Vertical Chamfer Dimension]]: creates a vertical size and angle dimension for a chamfer. {{Version|0.20}}

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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateLengthArc.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateLengthArc|Create Arc Length Dimension]]: creates an arc length dimension. {{Version|0.20}}

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* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionInsertPrefixGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionInsertDiameter.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Insert Prefix:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionInsertPrefixGroup pages redirect here-->

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:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionInsertDiameter.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionInsertDiameter|Insert '⌀' Prefix]]: inserts a '⌀' symbol at the beginning of the dimension text. {{Version|0.20}}

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:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionInsertSquare.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionInsertSquare|Insert '〼' Prefix]]: inserts a '〼' symbol at the beginning of the dimension text. {{Version|0.20}}

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:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionRemovePrefixChar.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionRemovePrefixChar|Remove Prefix]]: removes all symbols at the beginning of the dimension text. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizChamferDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizChamferDimension|Horizontal Chamfer]]: create a horizontal chamfer dimension. {{Version|0.20}}
* <span id="TechDraw_ExtensionIncreaseDecreaseGroup">[[File:TechDraw_ExtensionIncreaseDecimal.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Change Decimal Places:</span><!--Do not edit span id: the TechDraw_ExtensionIncreaseDecreaseGroup pages redirect here-->


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertChamferDimension.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertChamferDimension|Vertical Chamfer]]: create a vertical chamfer dimension. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionIncreaseDecimal.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionIncreaseDecimal|Increase Decimal Places]]: increases the number of decimal places of the dimension text. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionCreateLengthArc.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionCreateLengthArc|Arc Length]]: create an arc length dimension. {{Version|0.20}}
:* [[File:TechDraw_ExtensionDecreaseDecimal.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExtensionDecreaseDecimal|Decrease Decimal Places]]: decreases the number of decimal places of the dimension text. {{Version|0.20}}


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* [[File:TechDraw ExportPageSVG.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExportPageSVG|Export Page as SVG]]: saves the current page as [[SVG|SVG]] file.
* [[File:TechDraw_ExportPageSVG.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExportPageSVG|Export Page as SVG]]: saves the current page as [[SVG|SVG]] file.


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* [[File:TechDraw ExportPageDXF.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExportPageDXF|Export Page as DXF]]: saves the current page as [[DXF|DXF]] file.
* [[File:TechDraw_ExportPageDXF.svg|32px]] [[TechDraw_ExportPageDXF|Export Page as DXF]]: saves the current page as [[DXF|DXF]] file.


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The TechDraw tools can be used in [[macros|macros]] and from the [[Python|Python]] console by using two APIs.
The TechDraw tools can be used in [[Macros|macros]] and from the [[Python|Python]] console. For more information see:
* [https://freecad.github.io/SourceDoc/ Autogenerated API documentation]
* [[TechDraw API|TechDraw API]]
* [[FreeCAD_Scripting_Basics|FreeCAD Scripting Basics]]
* [[TechDrawGui API|TechDrawGui API]]
* [[TechDraw_PageDefault#Editable_text_fields|Editable Text Fields]]


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* Do not cut, copy and paste TechDraw objects in the [[Tree_view|Tree view]] as this generally does not work out well.
* TechDraw drawings and its API are not interchangeable with the [[Drawing Workbench|Drawing Workbench]] and its API. It is possible to convert Drawing Pages to TechDraw Pages using a Python script ({{incode|moveViews.py}}).
* Do not drag TechDraw objects in the [[Tree_view|Tree view]] with the mouse.
* It is possible to have both TechDraw and Drawing Pages in the same FreeCAD document, as each page is completely independent from each other.
* There are minor differences in specifying editable texts in [[SVG|SVG]] templates compared to the Drawing module. In TechDraw the scaling of the SVG document affects the position of the editable text fields. See the forum discussion [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=24981&p=196271#p196271 TechDraw templates scale] for more details.
* Do not cut, copy and paste TechDraw objects in the tree view as this generally does not work out well.


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* [[Basic TechDraw Tutorial|Basic TechDraw Tutorial]]: introduction to creating drawings with the TechDraw Workbench.
* [[Basic TechDraw Tutorial|Basic TechDraw Tutorial]]: introduction to creating drawings with the TechDraw Workbench.
* [[TechDraw_TemplateHowTo|Creating a new template]]: instructions to create a new page template in Inkscape for using with the TechDraw Workbench.
* [[TechDraw_TemplateHowTo|Creating a new template]]: instructions to create a new page template in Inkscape for using with the TechDraw Workbench.
* [[TechDraw_TemplateGenerator|TechDraw TemplateGenerator]]: instructions to create a macro for generating a basic template.
: A "few" added lines of code result in a tool like the [[Macro_TemplateHelper|Macro TemplateHelper]].
* [[Measurement Of Angles On Holes|Measurement Of Angles On Holes]]: instructions for adding centerlines and subsequent angle representations on holes.
* [[Measurement Of Angles On Holes|Measurement Of Angles On Holes]]: instructions for adding centerlines and subsequent angle representations on holes.
* [[TechDraw HowTo Page|Miscellaneous]]: instructions for different settings like center marks, etc.
* [[TechDraw HowTo Page|Miscellaneous]]: instructions for different settings like center marks, etc.
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* TechDraw Workbench [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LbOmSGW9F0 Part 1 (Basics)], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3w84RfvqaE Part 2 (Dimensions)], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNjXg-m38aI Part 3 (Multiview)]
* TechDraw Workbench [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LbOmSGW9F0 Part 1 (Basics)], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3w84RfvqaE Part 2 (Dimensions)], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNjXg-m38aI Part 3 (Multiview)]
* TechDraw Workbench [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zSdeFV6I5o Part 4 (Section and Detail)], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcmdJ7xa7gg Part 5 (Customizing Templates)]
* TechDraw Workbench [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zSdeFV6I5o Part 4 (Section and Detail)], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcmdJ7xa7gg Part 5 (Customizing Templates)]

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Latest revision as of 17:40, 25 March 2024

TechDraw workbench icon

Introduction

The TechDraw Workbench is used to produce basic technical drawings from 3D models created with another workbench such as Part, PartDesign, or Arch, or imported from other applications. Each drawing is a Page, which can contain various Views of drawable objects such as Part::Features, PartDesign::Bodies, App::Part groups, and Document Object groups. The resulting drawings can be used for things like documentation, manufacturing instructions, contracts, permits, etc.

Dimensions, sections, hatched areas, annotations, and SVG symbols can be added to the page, which can be further exported to different formats like DXF, SVG, and PDF.

If your primary goal is the production of complex 2D drawings and DXF files, and you don't need 3D modelling, FreeCAD may not be the right choice for you. You may wish to consider a dedicated software program for technical drafting instead, such as LibreCAD or QCad.

Pages

These are tools for creating Page objects.

Views

These are tools for creating View objects.

  • Insert Section Views:

Stacking

These are tools for changing the stacking order which controls the apparent depth of views on a page.

  • Adjust Stacking Order:

Decorations

These are tools to decorate pages or views:

Dimensions

These are tools for creating and working with Dimension objects.

Linear dimensions can be based on two points, on one line, or on two lines.

  • Insert Extent Dimensions:

Annotations

The annotation tools are for "marking up" a drawing with additional information.

  • Add Cosmetic Vertices:
  • Add Centerlines:

Extensions

These are tools to improve your TechDraw drawings.

Attributes and modifications

  • Change Length of Cosmetic Lines or Centerlines:
  • Align Dimensions:
  • Evenly Space Dimensions:

Centerlines and threading

  • Add Centerlines:
  • Add Cosmetic Threads:
  • Add Vertexes:
  • Add Cosmetic Circles or Arcs:
  • Add Cosmetic Parallel or Perpendicular Lines:

Dimensions

  • Create Chain Dimensions:
  • Create Coordinate Dimensions:
  • Create Chamfer Dimensions:
  • Insert Prefix:
  • Change Decimal Places:

Export

These are tools for exporting pages to other applications.

Additional features

Preferences

  • Preferences: preferences for the default values of the drawing page such as projection angle, colors, text sizes, and line styles.

Scripting

The TechDraw tools can be used in macros and from the Python console. For more information see:

Limitations

  • Do not cut, copy and paste TechDraw objects in the Tree view as this generally does not work out well.
  • Do not drag TechDraw objects in the Tree view with the mouse.

Tutorials

A "few" added lines of code result in a tool like the Macro TemplateHelper.

Video tutorials by sliptonic

Development

Do you want to know about the future of the TechDraw Workbench? Visit the TechDraw Roadmap Page to learn more.