1. GKS User Guide
  2. The User Interface
  3. Dimensioning View
  4. Drawing Tools

Drawing Tools

The drawing tools are available in the Start ribbon for the following view:

Dimensioning View

The available drawing tools and their function may differ from view to view.

The selected drawing tool executes the corresponding action each time clicking on the view.
Select the Select drawing tool in order to deselect the drawing tool and to return to the default view.

Commands in the Drawing Tools group:

  • Select
    Selects objects by click on them.
    Default behavior
    • and left mouse button
      Selects all objects within the drawn-up area.
  • Delete
    Delets objects by click on them in the view.
  • Horizontal Dimensioning
    Draws a dimensioning with horizontal positioning between two points.
    How to Create a New Measure Graphically
  • Vertical Dimensioning
    Draws a dimensioning with vertical positioning between two points.
  • Horizontal Control Dimensioning
    Draws a control dimensioning with horizontal positioning between two points.
    How to Create Control Dimensionings
  • Vertical Control Dimensioning
    Draws a control dimensioning with vertical positioning between two points.
  • Add Shape Point
    Adds a shape point.
    How to Insert New Shape Points
  • Add Symmetrical Shape Points
    Adds a shape point and its mirrored point.
  • Add Marking Point
    Adds a marking point.
    How to Insert Markings for Buttons
  • Add Symmetrical Marking Points
    Adds a marking point and its mirrored point.
  • Add Symmetrical Point
    Adds the corresponding symmetrical point to the shape point or marking point by click on it.
  • Align Points Symmetrically
    Aligns two points symmetrically by click on them successively
    These points may even be at the same position.
    For example: Endpoint of the shape at the center axis
  • Remove Symmetry
    Cancels the symmetry of a point by click on it.
  • Copy Dimensioning
    Copies a dimensioning by click on it and pastes it between the points you click on successively.
  • Property Painter
    Copies the properties of the active object and transfers it to the object you click on next.
  • Align Points at Horizontal Axis
    Set the horizontal mirror axis and align two points symmetrically to it.
    Follow the hints within the view!
  • Align Points at Vertical Axis
    Set the vertical mirror axis and align two points symmetrically to it.
    Follow the hints within the view!
  • Align Points Horizontally
    Aligns two points to each other on one height on which you click one after another.
  • Align Points Vertically
    Aligns two points to each other vertically on which you click one after another.
  • Cancel Alignment of Points
    Cancels the alignment in vertical or horizontal direction.
    Click the desired points.
  • Add Multi Line with drop-down list box
    In the linking view only.
    Draws a line of the selected type from point to point.

Combine Fabric Pieces
Combines two fabric pieces at the left and right of the shape points which you click subsequently to a new fabric piece.
Follow the hints within the view!


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