T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

A system-offered object snap can be locked by the function key.
For example, let's fix horizontal snapping to one of the segment nodes. To
do this, get horizontal snapping with this node and press the key
or . A temporary dotted line will be constructed
through this node, the cursor sliding along as a free node.
Main Concepts of System Operation
Snapping that are turned on on the sketch snapping toolbar stay active continuously throughout the sketch
command session. If snappings are adjusted often, one can use temporary object snappings -the “one-action”
snappings.
Such a snapping can be turned on by several means:
• By the button on the snappings toolbar. This brings up a context menu for specifying a temporary
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snapping (just one); it also lists key combinations that can be used for invoking a temporary snapping
without calling the menu. To define several temporary snappings, use the item [List]. Upon picking
the item, the context menu is replaced by a dialog box that allows turning on several temporary
snappings simultaneously.
By pressing and releasing the middle mouse button or the wheel button while keeping the mouse
pointer still in the working window area. As a result, the same menu will appear on the screen as when
using .
• By pressing key combinations assigned to each snapping.
When temporary object snapping is turned on, all permanent snappings are ignored. The described temporary
snappings act until the first click .
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