[ Feature Request ] Sketch: Rectangle tool working like the slot one

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[ Feature Request ] Sketch: Rectangle tool working like the slot one

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a good enhancement in sketcher is the ability to create quickly an oriented/inclined rectangle without removing the internal alignment.

A rectangle tool that works like the slot one, in which the contextual constraints lead your intent

what do you think?

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adrianinsaval wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:27 pm this request already exists: https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/issues/7221
I understand this differently, and it is already implemented: Sketcher RemoveAxesAlignment.
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Re: [ Feature Request ] Sketch: Rectangle tool working like the slot one

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No, the request is for a new rectangle creation tool that allows creating tilted rectangles, it is not the same as remove axes alignment. Check the linked forum discussion: https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=70367
interestingly you, Piero69 and I also participated in that discussion, so this is incredibly redundant
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Re: [ Feature Request ] Sketch: Rectangle tool working like the slot one

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chrisb wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:38 pm
adrianinsaval wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:27 pm this request already exists: https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/issues/7221
I understand this differently, and it is already implemented: Sketcher RemoveAxesAlignment.
yes, my request is just to eliminate the current "double/triple step" to make a thing...
1) sketch a rectangle 2)RemoveAxesAlignment, 3)position the rectangle and give an angular constraint

with a tool working like slot is more immediate

rectangle by three point like suggest by @adrianinsaval is good and immediate
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you also have to add perpendicular constraint between the edges if yo want it to remain a rectangle after removing the axis alignment
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While you are waiting you are welcome to try the RoundedRectngle script I wrote a while back.

I think it creates rectangles as you desire.

https://github.com/macdroid53/FreeCADScripts
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Re: [ Feature Request ] Sketch: Rectangle tool working like the slot one

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adrianinsaval wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 2:05 pm you also have to add perpendicular constraint between the edges if yo want it to remain a rectangle after removing the axis alignment
No, they are created automatically. Perhaps you run an old FreeCAD?
Before:
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after applying "remove axis alignment". Even the vertical distance is correctly replaced:
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Re: [ Feature Request ] Sketch: Rectangle tool working like the slot one

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hhmm I guess I haven't used it in a long time but that is really nice then
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