GuiCommand: Name: Draft Snap Dimensions MenuLocation: Snapping , Snap dimensions Workbenches: Draft_Workbench, BIM_Workbench SeeAlso: Draft_Snap, Draft_Snap_Lock, Draft_SelectPlane
Draft Snap Dimensions
Description
The Draft Snap Dimensions option shows temporary X and Y dimensions. They display the X and Y distance between the cursor and the previous point in the working plane coordinate system. The dimensions are created on the working plane.
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Usage
For general information about snapping see Draft Snap.
- Optionally change the working plane.
- Make sure snapping is enabled. See
Draft Snap Lock.
- If Draft Snap Dimensions is not active do one of the following:
- Press the
Snap dimensions button in the Draft snap toolbar.
- Draft: Press the
Snap dimensions button in the Draft snap widget.
- BIM: Select the Snapping →
Snap dimensions option from the menu, or from the 3D view context menu.
- Press the
- Choose a Draft or BIM command to create your geometry.
- Note that you can also change snap options while a command is active.
- Pick a first point. This snap option requires a previous point.
- As you move the cursor around temporary dimensions are displayed.
Preferences
See Draft Snap.
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