InsertProfileCoincidence

The Coincidence Constraint command enables you to constrain two special points (endpoints or center points) in a 2D profile or a 3D profile so that they coincide in the X-direction, the Y-direction, the Z-direction (only in 3D profile) or coincide in all directions.

After starting the command, from the selection list, select the type of the coincidence required by selecting any one of the following from the Type drop-down list:

• Coincidence — to constrain the points such that they are at the same coordinates
• X coincidence — to constrain only the X-coordinate
• Y coincidence — to constrain only the Y-coordinate.
• Z coincidence — to constrain only the Z-coordinate. (only in 3D profile)

You can also snap the Work Plane Origin to apply coincidence constraint with entities.

Note that the command supports Single or Multiple selection sequence. Once you have selected the type of coincidence to apply, select the special points (endpoints or center points) the constraint must be applied to.

The program immediately applies the constraint and adds one of the following identifiers:

— coincident in all directions — coincident in the X-direction — coincident in the Y-direction — coincident in the Z-direction (only in 3D profile)

Note that the coincident constraint is most often used to make arcs or circles concentric.

Related Topics

• Profiles
• Rules for building a profile
• How to create a profile
• What are reference curves
• What are external entities
• Dimensional and geometrical constraints

Tips and Tricks

• Profile environment: Tips and Tricks

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