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Vertical Constraint

Perpendicular Constraint

Sketcher

Description

The Sketcher ConstrainParallel tool constrains lines to be parallel.

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

Continue mode

1. Make sure there is no selection.
2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
   • Press the Parallel Constraint button.
   • Select the Sketch → Constraints → Parallel Constraint option from the menu.
   • introduced in 1.0: Right-click in the 3D View and select the Constrain → Parallel Constraint option from the context menu.
   • Use the keyboard shortcut: P.
3. The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
4. Select two lines.
5. A constraint is added.
6. Optionally keep creating constraints.
7. To finish, right-click or press Esc, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.

Run-once mode

1. Select two or more lines. introduced in 1.0: Points can be included in the selection, but will be ignored.
2. Invoke the tool as described above, or with one of the following additional options:
   • introduced in 1.0: Right-click in the 3D View and select the Parallel Constraint option from the context menu.
   • Right-click in the Elements section of the Sketcher Dialog and select the Parallel Constraint option from the context menu.
3. Depending on the selection one or more constraints are added.

Scripting

Sketch.addConstraint(Sketcher.Constraint('Parallel', Line1, Line2))

The Sketcher scripting page explains the values which can be used for Line1 and Line2 and contains further examples on how to create constraints from Python scripts.

Vertical Constraint

Perpendicular Constraint

Sketcher