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{{GuiCommand|Name=Constraint PointOnPoint|Workbenches=[[Sketcher Workbench|Sketcher]], [[PartDesign Module|PartDesign_Workbench]]|MenuLocation=Sketcher → Constrain |
{{GuiCommand|Name=Constraint PointOnPoint|Workbenches=[[Sketcher Workbench|Sketcher]], [[PartDesign Module|PartDesign_Workbench]]|MenuLocation=Sketcher → Constrain coincident|SeeAlso=[[Constraint lock]], [[Constraint point on object]]}} |
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"Create a coincident constraint on the selected item" |
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This constraint tool takes two points as its argument and serves to make the two points <em>coincident</em>. (Meaning to make them as-one-point.) |
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In practical terms this constraint tool is useful when there is a break in a profile for example - where two lines end near each other and need to be joined - a coincident constraint on their end-points will close the gap. |
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As stated above, this tool takes two arguments - both are points. |
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#Firstly it is necessary to highlight two distinct points. (Note this will not work if, for example, you attempt to select the start and end point of the same line). |
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#Highlighting of a drawing item is achieved by moving the mouse over the item and clicking the left-mouse-button. |
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#A highlighted item will change colour to green. |
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#Subsequent items can be highlighted by repeating the above procedure(s) NOTE: There is no-need to hold-down any special key like Ctrl to achieve multiple item selection in a drawing. |
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#Once you have two points highlighted, left-clicking on the 'PointOnPoint' constraint will cause the two points to become <em>coincident</em> and be replaced by a single point. |
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NOTE: In order to make two points coincident, FreeCAD must necessarily move one, or both, of the original points. |
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<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. |
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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> |
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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). |
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* Pressing {{KEY|ESC}} or clicking the right mouse button cancels the function. </WRONG> |
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{{languages | {{es|Sketcher_Arc/es}} }} |
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Revision as of 20:29, 23 November 2011
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| Menu location |
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| Sketcher → Constrain coincident |
| Workbenches |
| Sketcher, PartDesign_Workbench |
| Default shortcut |
| None |
| Introduced in version |
| - |
| See also |
| Constraint lock, Constraint point on object |
"Create a coincident constraint on the selected item"
Description
This constraint tool takes two points as its argument and serves to make the two points coincident. (Meaning to make them as-one-point.)
In practical terms this constraint tool is useful when there is a break in a profile for example - where two lines end near each other and need to be joined - a coincident constraint on their end-points will close the gap.
Usage
As stated above, this tool takes two arguments - both are points.
- Firstly it is necessary to highlight two distinct points. (Note this will not work if, for example, you attempt to select the start and end point of the same line).
- Highlighting of a drawing item is achieved by moving the mouse over the item and clicking the left-mouse-button.
- A highlighted item will change colour to green.
- Subsequent items can be highlighted by repeating the above procedure(s) NOTE: There is no-need to hold-down any special key like Ctrl to achieve multiple item selection in a drawing.
- Once you have two points highlighted, left-clicking on the 'PointOnPoint' constraint will cause the two points to become coincident and be replaced by a single point.
NOTE: In order to make two points coincident, FreeCAD must necessarily move one, or both, of the original points.
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