How do I move view in Freecad?

How do you move bodies in Freecad?

Usage

1. In the Model tree view, right-click on the object to be moved.
2. Select Move object to other body from the list in the context menu.
3. In the Select body dialog, select the Body to move the object to from the drop-down menu.
4. Press OK.

How do you center a circle in Freecad?

If you want it centered not just between the 2 vertical lines, but also centered in the rectangle you could select (in this order) the upper left point, the lower right point, then the center of the circle and apply symmetry constraint.

How do I show grid in Freecad?

To use the grid select: Edit → Preferences… → Draft → Grid and snapping → Grid → Use grid. After changing this preference you must restart FreeCAD.

How do you move an object?

Move an object

1. Position the pointer over the object until the pointer changes to the Move pointer . Note: If you’re moving a text box, position the mouse pointer over the boundary of the text box.
2. Drag the object to the new position. To drag the object in a straight line, hold down SHIFT while dragging the object.

How do you use symmetry constraints in Freecad?

Usage. Select two points (vertexes) in the sketch and a line in the sketch. The selected points and the line will be dark green. Constrain symmetric or select the Constrain Symmetrical menu item from the Sketcher Constraints sub menu of the Sketcher (or Part Design) menu item.

How do you zoom in on Freecad?

Select the View → Zoom →



Use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+-.

How do you create a construction line in Freecad?

Toggle construction geometry button or by using the Sketch → Sketcher geometries → Toggle construction geometry entry in the Sketcher menu. This will change the color for creating new geometric elements to blue. Newly created geometric elements will now be created in construction mode.

How do you snap on Freecad?

Press ` one or more times to snap to an object that is obscured by other geometry. This is called “snap cycling”. Note that you must move the cursor by a small amount in the 3D view after pressing the key.

How do you constrain a circle to the origin in Freecad?

Try the “lock” icon. Click on just one corner of the rectangle, then on the lock. It will automatically add both x and y constraints to the origin and you will have a fully constrained sketch.