diff --git a/wiki/Sketcher_CreatePolyline.wikitext b/wiki/Sketcher_CreatePolyline.wikitext index 6f5ee1de8d..2365e3fbe7 100644 --- a/wiki/Sketcher_CreatePolyline.wikitext +++ b/wiki/Sketcher_CreatePolyline.wikitext @@ -32,11 +32,16 @@ The [[Image:Sketcher_CreatePolyline.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_CreatePolyline|Sketche {{Caption|Polyline started with a line, a tangent arc, a perpendicular arc then a tangent line.}} +{{Version|1.2}}: The tool was reworked. It now supports [[Sketcher_Workbench#On-View-Parameters|On-View-Parameters (OVP)]], has a parameters section in the [[Sketcher_Dialog|Sketcher Dialog]] with a combobox to select the segment type and a Fillet checkbox, and applies autoconstraints (tangent, perpendicular, parallel) more reliably. + ==Usage== See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]]. +Pos-OVP = Positional [[Sketcher_Preferences#General|On-View-Parameters]]. {{Version|1.0}} +Dim-OVP = Dimensional [[Sketcher_Preferences#General|On-View-Parameters]]. {{Version|1.0}} + # There are several ways to invoke the tool: #* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_CreatePolyline.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_CreatePolyline|Polyline]]}} button. @@ -44,16 +49,23 @@ See also: [[Sketcher_Workbench#Drawing_aids|Drawing aids]]. #* Right-click in the [[3D_View|3D View]] and select the {{MenuCommand|[[Image:Sketcher_CreatePolyline.svg|16px]] Polyline}} option from the context menu. #* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|G}} then {{KEY|M}}. # The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon. +# The '''Polyline Parameters''' section is added at the top of the [[Sketcher_Dialog|Sketcher Dialog]]. {{Version|1.2}} +# Pick the first point. Or with Pos-OVP: enter its X- and/or Y-coordinate. +# Pick the next point. Or with Pos-OVP: enter the length and/or angle of the segment. +# The segment is created. Applicable Pos-OVP and Dim-OVP based constraints are added. # The modes of the tool require a previous segment. Do one of the following: #* Pick two points to define a line segment. #* Pick the endpoint of an existing line or arc segment ([[Sketcher_Workbench#Auto_constraints|Auto constraints]] must be enabled). -# Optionally press the {{KEY|M}} key one or more times to cycle through the modes for the next segment. The available modes are: -#* Line perpendicular to the previous segment. -#* Line tangential to the previous segment (this is the initial mode if the previous segment is an arc). -#* Arc tangential to the previous segment. -#* Arc perpendicular (left) to the previous segment. -#* Arc perpendicular (right) to the previous segment. -#* Line only connected to the previous segment. +# Optionally change the mode for the next segment. There are several ways: +#* {{Version|1.2}}: Select the desired mode from the {{MenuCommand|Type}} combobox in the Polyline Parameters section. +#* Press the {{KEY|M}} key one or more times to cycle through the modes. The available modes are: +#** Line perpendicular to the previous segment. +#** Line tangential to the previous segment (this is the initial mode if the previous segment is an arc). +#** Arc tangential to the previous segment. +#** Arc perpendicular (left) to the previous segment. +#** Arc perpendicular (right) to the previous segment. +#** Line only connected to the previous segment. +# {{Version|1.2}}: Optionally check the {{MenuCommand|Fillet}} checkbox in the Polyline Parameters section to automatically create a fillet arc at the corner between the previous and next segments. # While in any of the arc modes, optionally hold down the {{KEY|Ctrl}} key to snap the arc to increments of 45° relative to the previous segment. # Pick the endpoint of the segment. # Optionally repeat this to create more segments. diff --git a/wiki/Sketcher_Dialog.wikitext b/wiki/Sketcher_Dialog.wikitext index 1ecd3fd9b1..eda8cbf3b6 100644 --- a/wiki/Sketcher_Dialog.wikitext +++ b/wiki/Sketcher_Dialog.wikitext @@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ Available options: | {{MenuCommand|Red. Sketch size multiplier}} | The same as {{MenuCommand|Sketch size multiplier}}, but for the redundant solving. |- -| {{MenuCommand|Red. Convergence}} +| {{MenuCommand|Red. Convergence}} | The same as {{MenuCommand|Convergence}}, but for the redundant solving. |- | {{MenuCommand|R.Eps/R.Eps1/R.Tau}} @@ -169,13 +169,14 @@ Available options: |} ==Constraints== - This section lists the constraints in the sketch. Unchecking a constraint in the list will hide it in the sketch. Constraints can be selected in the list as well as in the sketch. Constraints can also be (un)hidden with [[Image:Sketcher_SwitchVirtualSpace.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_SwitchVirtualSpace|Sketcher SwitchVirtualSpace]]. +{{Version|1.2}}: The constraint type is now displayed in the constraint name in the list, for example: {{Incode|ConstraintN: Distance}} instead of just {{Incode|ConstraintN}}. + Available options: @@ -219,7 +220,7 @@ Available options: * {{MenuCommand|Show Constraints}}: Same as checking the constraint checkbox. But, unlike the checkbox, also works for more than one constraint. * {{MenuCommand|Hide Constraints}}: Same as unchecking the constraint checkbox. Idem. * {{MenuCommand|Select Elements}}: See [[Sketcher_SelectElementsAssociatedWithConstraints|Sketcher SelectElementsAssociatedWithConstraints]]. -* {{MenuCommand|Rename}}: Renames the constraint. +* {{MenuCommand|Rename}}: Renames the constraint. {{Version|1.2}}: Double-clicking a geometric constraint in the list now also triggers this rename action. * {{MenuCommand|Center Sketch}}: Centers the 3D View around the selected constraints. * {{MenuCommand|Delete}}: Deletes the selected constrains. The {{KEY|Del}} key can also be used. * {{MenuCommand|Swap Constraint Names}}: Swaps the names of selected constraints. Only works if two constraints with user given names are selected. @@ -308,4 +309,4 @@ Clicking the text has the same effect as clicking the first available button of {{Sketcher_Tools_navi{{#translation:}}}} -{{Userdocnavi{{#translation:}}}} \ No newline at end of file +{{Userdocnavi{{#translation:}}}} diff --git a/wiki/Sketcher_Preferences.wikitext b/wiki/Sketcher_Preferences.wikitext index e5fc9d7160..6376e9a111 100644 --- a/wiki/Sketcher_Preferences.wikitext +++ b/wiki/Sketcher_Preferences.wikitext @@ -66,8 +66,8 @@ On this page you can specify the following: {{Emphasis|After changing this preference you must restart FreeCAD.}} - |- + | {{MenuCommand|Unified tool for automatic horizontal/vertical constraints}} {{Version|1.0}} | If checked, the [[Sketcher_ConstrainHorVer|automatic horizontal/vertical constraint tool]] is added to the toolbar (it is always available in the menu and through its shortcut), and the [[Sketcher_ConstrainHorizontal|horizontal constraint tool]] and [[Sketcher_ConstrainVertical|vertical constraint tool]] are grouped below it in a dropdown. @@ -186,6 +186,9 @@ On this page you can specify the following: | {{MenuCommand|Font size}} | The font size used for the labels and constraints in the sketch. |- +| {{MenuCommand|Font name}} {{Version|1.2}} +| The font type (font family) used for the labels in the sketch. This preference controls the font face in addition to the {{MenuCommand|Font size}}. +|- | {{MenuCommand|Constraint symbol size}} {{Version|1.1}} | Pixel size for constraint symbols. |- diff --git a/wiki/Sketcher_Workbench.wikitext b/wiki/Sketcher_Workbench.wikitext index 07a735f491..43e8dc8648 100644 --- a/wiki/Sketcher_Workbench.wikitext +++ b/wiki/Sketcher_Workbench.wikitext @@ -68,6 +68,8 @@ To edit the value of an existing dimensional constraint do one of the following: * Double-click the constraint in the [[Sketcher_Dialog|Sketcher Dialog]]. * Right-click the constraint in the Sketcher Dialog and select the {{MenuCommand|Change value}} option from the context menu. +{{Version|1.2}}: Double-clicking a geometric constraint in the Sketcher Dialog now opens the rename dialog for that constraint. + === Reposition constraints === @@ -105,7 +107,7 @@ The Sketcher Workbench tools are located in the Sketch menu and/or several toolb Some tools are also available from the [[3D_View|3D View]] context menu while a sketch is in edit mode, or from the context menus of the [[Sketcher_Dialog|Sketcher Dialog]]. -If a sketch is in edit mode the Structure toolbar is hidden as none of its tools can then be used. +If a sketch is in edit mode the Structure toolbar is hidden as none of its tools can then be used. === General === @@ -169,7 +171,7 @@ These are tools for creating objects. * [[Image:Sketcher_CreatePoint.svg|32px]] [[Sketcher_CreatePoint|Point]]: Creates a point. -* [[Image:Sketcher_CreatePolyline.svg|32px]] [[Sketcher_CreatePolyline|Polyline]]: Creates a series of line and arc segments connected by their endpoints. The tool has several modes. +* [[Image:Sketcher_CreatePolyline.svg|32px]] [[Sketcher_CreatePolyline|Polyline]]: Creates a series of line and arc segments connected by their endpoints. The tool has several modes. {{Version|1.2}}: The tool was reworked and now supports OVP, has a Polyline Parameters section (Type combobox, Fillet checkbox), and applies autoconstraints more reliably. * [[Image:Sketcher_CreateLine.svg|32px]] [[Sketcher_CreateLine|Line]]: Creates a line. {{Version|1.0}}: The tool has three modes. @@ -178,7 +180,7 @@ These are tools for creating objects. * [[Image:Sketcher_CreateArc.svg|x32px]][[Image:Toolbar_flyout_arrow_blue_background.svg|x32px]] Create Arc: -:* [[Image:Sketcher_CreateArc.svg|32px]] [[Sketcher_CreateArc|Arc From Center]]: Creates an arc from its center and its endpoints. {{Version|1.0}}: Or from its endpoints and a point along the arc. +:* [[Image:Sketcher_CreateArc.svg|32px]] [[Sketcher_CreateArc|Arc From Center]]: Creates an arc from its center and its endpoints. {{Version|1.0}}: Or from its endpoints and a point along the arc. :* [[Image:Sketcher_Create3PointArc.svg|32px]] [[Sketcher_Create3PointArc|Arc From 3 Points]]: Creates an arc from its endpoints and a point along the arc. {{Version|1.0}}: This is the same tool as [[Sketcher_CreateArc|Arc From Center]] but with a different initial mode. @@ -274,7 +276,6 @@ These are tools for creating objects. * [[File:Sketcher_ToggleConstruction.svg|32px]] [[Sketcher_ToggleConstruction|Toggle Construction Geometry]]: Either toggles the geometry creation tools to/from construction mode, or toggles selected geometry to/from construction geometry. ===Constraints=== - These are tools for creating [[#Constraints|constraints]]. Some constraints require the use of [[Sketcher_helper_constraint|helper constraints]]. @@ -538,7 +539,6 @@ These are tools for creating [[#Constraints|constraints]]. Some constraints requ * [[Image:Workbench_Sketcher.svg|32px]] [[Sketcher_Preferences|Preferences]]: Preferences for the Sketcher Workbench. == Drawing aids == - The Sketcher Workbench has several drawing aids and other features that can help when creating geometry and applying constraints. @@ -711,7 +711,6 @@ Using [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanceX|horizontal]] and [[Sketcher_ConstrainDistanc Using [[Sketcher_ConstrainAngle|angle dimensions]] instead of [[Sketcher_ConstrainHorizontal|horizontal]] and [[Sketcher_ConstrainVertical|vertical]] constraints can also work. The angle between edges constrained by angle dimensions will not change. 180° will not become 0°, 90° will not become 270°, etc. In the image all horizontal and vertical constraints have been replaced, but just replacing two is already effective here. == Tutorials == - * [https://forum.freecad.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=30104 Sketcher Lecture] by chrisb. This is a more than 80 page PDF document that serves as a detailed manual for the Sketcher. It explains the basics of Sketcher usage, and goes into a lot of detail about the creation of geometrical shapes, and each of the constraints. * [[Basic_Sketcher_Tutorial|Basic Sketcher Tutorial]] for beginners @@ -745,4 +744,4 @@ For some ideas of what can be achieved with Sketcher tools, have a look at: [[Sk {{Sketcher_Tools_navi{{#translation:}}}} {{Userdocnavi{{#translation:}}}} -[[Category:Workbenches{{#translation:}}]] \ No newline at end of file +[[Category:Workbenches{{#translation:}}]]