FreeCAD 0.18 auto constraints not working
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FreeCAD 0.18 auto constraints not working
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I am trying to learn from this guide, and the 'auto constraints' are not working, I have to manually set them no matter what I do. I just downloaded the Windows 64 bit client from this website two days ago; https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Downloads
I have restarted the program and started over from scratch several times and each time I reset all preferences (including sketcher preferences) to default before creating a body. I cannot follow this guide properly because the basic functionality of auto constraints do not work, please see my attached file where I've drawn the first 5 straight lines, and let me know if I've done anything wrong on my end.
Thank you very much for your help.
I am trying to learn from this guide, and the 'auto constraints' are not working, I have to manually set them no matter what I do. I just downloaded the Windows 64 bit client from this website two days ago; https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Downloads
I have restarted the program and started over from scratch several times and each time I reset all preferences (including sketcher preferences) to default before creating a body. I cannot follow this guide properly because the basic functionality of auto constraints do not work, please see my attached file where I've drawn the first 5 straight lines, and let me know if I've done anything wrong on my end.
Thank you very much for your help.
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Re: FreeCAD 0.18 auto constraints not working
The autoconstraint setting is stored per sketch. And unhappily the checkbox in Sketcher's Edit controls shows always the value from the preferences. So you can do the following:
1) Edit a sketch or go to Sketcher workbench and then in Preferences->Sketcher check Auto constraints
2) When editing a sketch, toggle the value of Auto constraints off and on.
Furthermore I would recommend to use Sketcher's polyline. Try the M key after having completed the first segment, and see different continuation modes.
1) Edit a sketch or go to Sketcher workbench and then in Preferences->Sketcher check Auto constraints
2) When editing a sketch, toggle the value of Auto constraints off and on.
Furthermore I would recommend to use Sketcher's polyline. Try the M key after having completed the first segment, and see different continuation modes.
A Sketcher Lecture with in-depth information is available in English, auf Deutsch, en français, en español.
Re: FreeCAD 0.18 auto constraints not working
Thank you so much! I have clue why, but performing the exact same steps I previously stated while I was in an existing sketch (toggling on/off the auto-constraint settings both in preferences and in the combo box did the trick for some reason. What's really strange is that I have never once turned off auto-constraints ever since I downloaded the program, but at least I'm back on track now!
Thanks again.
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Re: FreeCAD 0.18 auto constraints not working
Same issue. Checking and un-checking the Preferences -> Sketcher -> Auto Constraints box all day long does nothing for me.
It borken. What do?
It borken. What do?
Re: FreeCAD 0.18 auto constraints not working
Enable it in the Sketcher task panel ?
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Re: FreeCAD 0.18 auto constraints not working
Oh, so there's a redundant checkbox for it with broken control logic. 'A' will turn 'B' off, 'A' will not turn 'B' on, 'B' will not turn 'A' on or off.
Got it working, thanks.
Got it working, thanks.
Re: FreeCAD 0.18 auto constraints not working
Actually in Preferences you choose the default setting for newly created sketch. Then this is a per sketch setting.
Though you're right there is some sync problems in the UI for this latter case.
Though you're right there is some sync problems in the UI for this latter case.
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Re: FreeCAD 0.18 auto constraints not working
It must be staring me in the face, but I still can't see it. What does this icon look like? Islowly moused over each icon, can't find this turn on auto constraints. I have the same problem:
Re: FreeCAD 0.18 auto constraints not working
There is no icon, it is in the Panel to the left. Click on "Edit controls".
A Sketcher Lecture with in-depth information is available in English, auf Deutsch, en français, en español.
Re: FreeCAD 0.18 auto constraints not working
Helps if one actually reads the posts above