Add a Distance Constraint

General

• The function defines the distance between two elements (line, point or surface).
• A distance constraint should not be set between two lines in different directions, as the effect of the constraint remains unclear.
• A distance constraint can be set between two lines bound to the same sketch plane, in which case the program will turn the lines parallel.
• You can also set a distance constraint to a sketch plane (auxiliary plane) added to the 3D sketch or to its lines or points.

Add a distance constraint to a 3D sketch

1. Select the function 3D Sketch | Constraints | Distance or
   • select the context-sensitive function Constraints > Distance.
2. Select the point or the line in the 3D sketch.
3. Select the face, line, or the point.
4. Click the position of the dimension.
   • The program opens the dialog box Edit Constraint.
5. Edit the data in the Edit constraint dialog box.
   • Edit Constraint.
   • At least check the value of the dimension.
   • Add a formula, if you want to control the geometry with a dimension table.
6. Select OK.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 to add new distance constraints
8. Stop adding distance constraints
   • Select another function or
   • press the V key or
   • press the Esc key or
   • click the middle mouse button.