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2PointCenterLine

CosmeticCircle

TechDraw

Description

The TechDraw 2PointCosmeticLine tool adds a cosmetic line between two points. The points can be 2D or 3D. The resulting line can be used for dimensioning.

Cosmetic line between two points

Usage create

1. Select two points in a TechDraw View or two points in the 3D view.
2. If you have selected points in the 3D view: add the correct TechDraw View to the selection by selecting it in the Tree view.
3. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
   • Press the Add Cosmetic Line Through 2 points button.
   • Select the TechDraw → Add Lines → Add Cosmetic Line Through 2 points option from the menu.
4. A task panel opens.
5. Optionally adjust the coordinates of the points.
6. Press the OK button.
7. A cosmetic line connecting the two points is added. In the case of 3D points, the line connects the projection of the points.

Usage edit

To change the endpoints of a cosmetic line:

1. Select the cosmetic line.
2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
   • Press the Add Cosmetic Line Through 2 points button.
   • Select the TechDraw → Add Lines → Add Cosmetic Line Through 2 points option from the menu.
3. A task panel opens.
4. Adjust the coordinates of the points.
5. Press the OK button.

Notes

• To delete a cosmetic line select it and press Delete. introduced in 1.0
• To change the appearance of a cosmetic line use TechDraw DecorateLine.

Properties

Cosmetic lines have no properties of their own, as they are not document objects.

Scripting

See also: Autogenerated API documentation and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

Cosmetic lines can be created using the makeCosmeticLine(v1, v2) or makeCosmeticLine3d(v1, v2) methods of DrawViewPart.

2PointCenterLine

CosmeticCircle

TechDraw