Using the Offset tool
The offset tool is only available while creating or editing a sketch.
To offset a line:
Click the offset button in the the toolbar. If the offset tool is not currently active in the button, click the dropdown beside the button and select
Offset
. Alternatively you can use shortcutO
.Set your offset distance via the input that appears in the middle of the toolbar.
Hover on another line in the sketch being edited to see a preview of the offset.
Click while viewing a preview to create the offset line.
Click the
Done
button or pressEscape
to exit the offset tool.
Using the Align tool
The align tool is only available while creating or editing a sketch.
To align one line to another:
Click the align button in the the toolbar. If the align tool is not currently active in the button, click the dropdown beside the button and select
Align
. Alternatively you can use shortcutShift
+A
.Select a line within the sketch being edited that you want to align to.
Hover on another line in the sketch being edited to see a preview of the align.
Click while viewing a preview to align it to the first line you selected. Alternatively you can hold
Shift
to align multiple lines in a single action.The align tool is automatically exited after an align is completed. (Or after releasing the
Shift
key to multiple align).
Using the Trim/extend tool
The trim/extend tool is only available while creating or editing a sketch.
To trim/extend a line:
Click the trim/extend button in the the toolbar. If the trim/extend tool is not currently active in the button, click the dropdown beside the button and select
Trim/extend
. Alternatively you can use shortcutX
.Select a line within the sketch being edited that you want to be the trimming/extending edge.
Hover on another line in the sketch being edited to see a preview of the trim/extend.
Click while viewing a preview to trim or extend to the first line you selected. Alternatively you can hold
Shift
to trim/extend multiple lines in a single action.The trim/extend tool is automatically exited after a trim/extend is completed (Or after releasing the
Shift
key to multiple trim/extends).
Using the Fillet tool
The fillet tool is only available while creating or editing a sketch.
To fillet 2 lines:
Click the fillet button in the the toolbar. If the fillet tool is not currently active in the button, click the dropdown beside the button and select
Fillet
. Alternatively you can use shortcutF
.Select a line within the sketch being edited that you want to fillet.
Hover on another line in the sketch being edited to see a preview of the fillet.
Click while viewing a preview to fillet the two lines.
The fillet tool is automatically exited after a fillet is completed
Temporary Dimensions
Selecting any line in a sketch will show temporary dimensions. These dimensions can be edited by clicking on the dimension.