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==Description== <!--T:2-->
==Description== <!--T:2-->


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The CarbonCopy tool copies all the geometry and constraints from another sketch into the active sketch. Dimensional constraints which exist before the copy function remain linked to the original sketch's dimensional constraints through [[expressions]].
The [[Image:Sketcher_CarbonCopy.svg|24px]] [[Sketcher_CarbonCopy|Sketcher CarbonCopy]] tool copies all geometry and constraints from another sketch into the active sketch.


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Dimensional constraints which exist before the copy function remain linked to the original sketch's dimensional constraints through [[Expressions|expressions]].


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# Make sure you are in the edit mode of an existing [[Sketcher_NewSketch|sketch]]. This sketch is the target of the operation.
# Press the [[File:Sketcher CarbonCopy.svg|24px]] '''CarbonCopy''' button.
# There are several ways to invoke the tool:
# Click on an edge from the other sketch.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_CarbonCopy.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_CarbonCopy|Create carbon copy]]}} button.
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# Geometry elements as well as constraints are copied into the sketch.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → [[Image:Sketcher_CarbonCopy.svg|16px]] Create carbon copy}} option from the menu.
# If the sketch to be copied is not on a parallel plane to the active sketch, the mouse pointer will turn into an interdict sign. Press the key {{KEY|CTRL ALT}} to allow selection of a non-parallel sketch. The object will then be adjustet to the new sketches plane. ( noteː as of writing this needs a save and reload of the document to make it visible)
#* Use the keyboard shortcut: {{KEY|G}} then {{KEY|W}}.
# If the sketch to be copied is not in the active Body, the mouse pointer will turn into an interdict sign. Press {{KEY|CTRL}} to allow selection of a sketch from the other body. If the foreign Sketch is also on a different plane, use ː {{KEY|CTRL ALT}} to copy from a different plane.
# The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
# Press {{KEY|ESC}} or press the right mouse button to terminate the function.
# Pick an edge from another sketch. This sketch is the source of the operation. See [[#Notes|Notes]].
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# Geometry elements as well as constraints are copied into the active sketch.
# This tool always runs in continue mode: optionally copy additional sketches.
# To finish, right-click or press {{KEY|Esc}}, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.


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* In the [[PartDesign_Workbench|PartDesign Workbench]] it is possible to select the sketch to carbon copy from outside the [[PartDesign_Body|Body]] of the currently active sketch, but only if the {{KEY|Ctrl}} key is held down during selection.
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* All the content of the sketch is copied; it is not possible to select only a portion of it.
* The sketch to carbon copy should be plane-parallel to the currently active sketch. If that is not the case the {{KEY|Ctrl}} and {{KEY|Alt}} keys must be held down during selection. This works for sketches located outside the active Body as well.
* If [[Sketcher_ToggleConstruction|construction mode]] is active, copied geometry is created as construction geometry.
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* The complete sketch is copied, it is not possible to select only a portion. But after copying you can delete unwanted elements.


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Latest revision as of 09:32, 18 April 2024

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Sketcher CarbonCopy

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Create carbon copy
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
G W
Introduced in version
0.17
See also
None

Description

The Sketcher CarbonCopy tool copies all geometry and constraints from another sketch into the active sketch.

Dimensional constraints which exist before the copy function remain linked to the original sketch's dimensional constraints through expressions.

Usage

  1. Make sure you are in the edit mode of an existing sketch. This sketch is the target of the operation.
  2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Create carbon copy button.
    • Select the Sketcher → Sketcher geometries → Create carbon copy option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: G then W.
  3. The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
  4. Pick an edge from another sketch. This sketch is the source of the operation. See Notes.
  5. Geometry elements as well as constraints are copied into the active sketch.
  6. This tool always runs in continue mode: optionally copy additional sketches.
  7. To finish, right-click or press Esc, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.

Notes

  • In the PartDesign Workbench it is possible to select the sketch to carbon copy from outside the Body of the currently active sketch, but only if the Ctrl key is held down during selection.
  • The sketch to carbon copy should be plane-parallel to the currently active sketch. If that is not the case the Ctrl and Alt keys must be held down during selection. This works for sketches located outside the active Body as well.
  • If construction mode is active, copied geometry is created as construction geometry.
  • The complete sketch is copied, it is not possible to select only a portion. But after copying you can delete unwanted elements.


Sketcher
User documentation
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