MakerSolid Documentation Version 1.5.2

Sketch tool

Rectangle

Draw a four-sided axis-aligned closed profile from a configurable anchor point.

Purpose

Draw a four-sided axis-aligned closed profile from a configurable anchor point.

Where to find it

Start or edit a sketch, open Draw, and choose Rectangle.

Selection

  • Tap the configured Draw Anchor, then drag or tap the opposite extent.

Steps

  1. Choose Draw Anchor and optionally Construction Mode.
  2. Place the first point, set Width and Height, and tap Apply.

Options

Width

Sets horizontal rectangle size in the sketch plane.

ƒ Accepts variables and expressions

Height

Sets vertical rectangle size in the sketch plane.

ƒ Accepts variables and expressions

Draw Anchor

Chooses which corner, edge midpoint, or center remains fixed when the rectangle is placed.

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Construction Mode

Creates reference-only rectangle edges that do not form an extrudable profile.

Result

Apply creates four associated line segments forming a rectangle.

Editing

Width and Height dimensions can keep the selected left, center, right, top, or bottom resize anchor fixed.

Troubleshooting

The rectangle grows from the wrong point.

Choose the intended Draw Anchor before placing it or set the desired resize anchor when editing its dimensions.

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