Draft Snap Perpendicular

Draft Perpendicular
Menu location
Draft → Snap → Perpendicular
Workbenches
Draft, Arch
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
Draft Snap, Draft ToggleSnap

Description

This method snaps to a line or edge, or to an extension of it, to produce a line that is perpendicular to that edge.

Snapping the second point of a line to another line so that the first one is perpendicular to the second one

How to use

1. Make sure File:Snap Lock.svg Draft ToggleSnap and File:Snap Perpendicular.svg Snap Perpendicular are turned on.
2. Choose Draft Line to draw a shape. Enter the first point.
3. Move the cursor over a line segment or edge of another object to select the point of perpendicularity.
4. The edge will be highlighted in yellow, and a small white circle will indicate the point on the edge, or on its extension, where your point will be attached.
5. Click to attach your new point.