GuiCommand: Name: TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel MenuLocation: TechDraw , Extensions: Centerlines/Threading , Add Cosmetic Parallel Line Workbenches: TechDraw_Workbench Shortcut: Version: 0.20 SeeAlso: TechDraw_ExtensionLinePerpendicular
TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel
Description
The TechDraw ExtensionLineParallel tool adds a cosmetic line parallel to another line through a vertex.
![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD-documentation/master/wiki/images/TechDraw_ExtensionLineParallelExample.png)
Usage
- Optionally specify the line attributes with the
TechDraw ExtensionSelectLineAttributes tool.
- Select a straight edge to determine the direction and the length of the line.
- Select a vertex to determine the position of the line.
- There are several ways to invoke the tool:
- Press the
Add Cosmetic Parallel Line button.
- Select the TechDraw → Extensions: Centerlines/Threading →
Add Cosmetic Parallel Line option from the menu.
- Press the
- A cosmetic line is added.
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