Graphic Display of Constraints
The following states affect the display of constraints when sketching:
• Locked—A lock is placed on the constraint
• Disabled—An x-mark is placed on the constraint
The following states affect the display of constraints on sketched geometry:
• Conflict—A yellow exclamation mark is placed on the constraint
• Overlap—Constraints are displayed as a stack
The constrained geometry determines the orientation and position of constraints within a sketch. This aligns constraints with their geometry references. For example, the Symmetry constraint is parallel to the line of symmetry when mirroring geometry. Geometry references are used to define the position and orientation of the following constraints:
• Symmetry
• Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal alignment
• Collinear
• Perpendicular
• Midpoint
• Point on entity
• Point on extension line
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The orientation of these constraints is maintained when the sketch is rotated.
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Midpoint
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Center point
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Same points
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Horizontal entities
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Vertical entities
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Diagonal entities
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Collinear
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Point on entity
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Point on extension line
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Intersecting entities
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Tangent entities
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Perpendicular entities
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Parallel lines
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Symmetry
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Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal alignment
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Use Edge
Offset Edge
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Equal Curvature
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Equal Dimension (for example, lines, length, or radii)
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