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12 Sketching
Purpose 13
This lesson introduces the method of creating a sketch and free hand
sketching of curves.
Objectives
• Identify constraints.
Sketching Overview
What is a sketch?
This lesson will focus on the use of sketches to define detailed part
features.
Sketcher tools let you fully capture your design intent through geometric and
dimensional relationships that we refer to collectively as constraints. Use
constraints to create parameter-driven designs that you can update easily and
predictably. Sketcher evaluates constraints as you work to ensure that they
are complete and do not conflict.
Sketcher offers you the flexibility to create as many, or as few, constraints as
your design requires. Geometric relations may be established between the
curves within a profile as well as with curves in other profiles and model
geometry such as edges or datums.
Why sketch?
Sketches provide a high level of control over features and automate the
propagation of change s. You can quickly apply constraints to capture a
well-known design intent.
Once a sketch is placed on a face or datum plane, it will automatically move
when the position of the placement face/datum is changed. Since sketches do
not require constraints, this approach is the quickest way to build features
and still have a sufficient level of associativity.
The inherent ability to solve a sketch in real time means that, as rules are 13
applied, the sketch objects change and move to reflect the effect that the
assigned rule has on the geometry. This gives you the ability to quickly
change profiles of features created using sketches.
Sketches should be used as base features of a model if the shape lends itself
to extruded or revolved geometry.
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Sketches may be used in a number of different ways. Consider them for guide
paths for swept features, or as section curves for free form features.
An important aspect of modeling that will help you decide how to use a
sketch is defining the design intent of the model. The design intent consists
of two items:
• Design Considerations — The geometric requirements on the actual
part, including engineering and des ign rules that determine the detail
configuration of the part.
Sketches can be created by choosing the Sketch Section icon in certain feature
creation dialogs such as Extrude and Revolve, choosing the Sketch icon
directly in the Form Feature toolbar, or by choosin g Insert? Sketch.
If you create a sketch from within a feature creation dialog, the sketch of the
section remains internal to the feature. It does not display in the graphics
window or in the Part Navigato r. You can edit the sketch by accessing
the assoc iated feature. If the same sketch is required to create additional
13 features, you can choose the Make Sketch External option from the MB3
popup menu in the Part Navigator and it will appear in the graphics window.
If a sketch is not created from within a feature creation dialog, it will appear
as a separate feature in the Part Navigato r.
Sketch Visibility
When creating a sketch, you first need to define the plane on which to place
the sketch curves. But, you must consider the state of the model. Since
the goal is to develop a parametric model, all of the features need to be
associative. Is the sketch going to define the base feature? Is the sketch going
13 to be attached to an existing reference feature or face of an existing body?
An icon option bar shown below appears in the upper left corner of the
graphics window and contains options to define the sketch plane.
If the sketch is going to define the base feature and there is no existing
geometry or reference features in the part, you may define the plane by
choosing one of the following options:
• XC-YC Plane
• YC-ZC Plane
• ZC-XC Plane
• Datum CSYS
Initially, the XC-YC plane will be highlighted in the graphics window. You
can accept this plane or choose one of the other options.
• Choose Datum Plane from the icon option bar in the upper left
corner of the graphics window.
• Choose OK.
If there is an existing Datum CSYS in the part and it is coincident with the
WCS. The X-Y plane of the Datum CSYS will initially highlight as the default
sketch plane. If you choose the XC-YC, YC-ZC, or ZC-XC option, you will be
asked whether to use the corresponding Datum CSYS plane instead.
• To specify a new direction, select the axis to redirect and then select a
straight edge. The straight edge is projected to the sketch plane to define
the new direction.
Naming a Sketch
Since a unique name is required for each sketch, a default name will
initially be assigned with a numeric suffix. The format of the default name is
"SKETCH_###" where ### is replaced by the next sequential three digit
number beginning with 000 (SKETCH_000, SKETCH_001, etc.). A sketch
name may be defined during or after the sketch has been created by clicking
on the default sketch name, typing in the new name and pressing Enter.
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Th e Activ e Sketch
• Choose the Sketch icon and select the desired sketch from the Sketch
Name pull-down.
• Choose OK.
• Select the face, Datum Plane, or Datum CSYS plane. (You could also
create a relative Datum Plane or Datum CSYS on the fly.)
• Choose OK.
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Step 10: Change the orientation of the face that defines the sketch plane.
Choose OK.
Rotate the part and notice how the circle remains associative
to the face.
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ZC XC
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Sketch Curves
Sketch curves are created via the Sketch Curve toolbar. As curves are
created geometric constraints are assigned to the curves relative to the Infer
Constraints Settings.
1 – Profile
2 – Line
3 – Arc
4 – Circle
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As you create the curves a symbol will appear near the curve being created to
represent the constraint that will be applied, if any.
Locking a Constraint
When a constraint symbol appears during curve creation you may lock in that
constraint by pressing MB2. For example, if you are creating a line and the
parallel symbol appears, press MB2. As you move the cursor, the new line
that is rubber banding is doing so parallel to the reference curve.
Snap Angle
The snap angle is a preference setting in the Sketch Preferences dialog that is
13 applied when curves are being created. It is used to "snap" a line to horizontal
or vertical. The default snap angle is set to 3° and is user definable between
0° and 20°. This angular tolerance is defined on either side of horizontal or
vertical from the first speci fied location, effectively creating a 6° tolerance
zone by default.
When creating lines outside of the sketche r, snap angle only applies
when using inferred cursor location.
Snap Point Toolbar The Snap Point toolbar can be displayed when creating
most of the curve types in the sketcher so that you have more control over the
selection of locations.
When the Snap Point toolbar is active, regardless of the point types turned
on, cursor location is always available.
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Profile Tool
The Profile tool allows creation of a string of lines and arcs without having to
specify a start for each curve after the first curve is created. The Profile tool is
turned on by default when you first create a sketch and can be accessed by
choosing the Profile icon on the Sketch Curve toolbar.
The icon options in the upper left corner of the graphics window allow you to
switch between creating lines (1) or arcs (2) and allow you to switch between
Coordinate Mode (3) or Parameter Mode (4). Line creation and Coordinate
Mode are the defaults.
Once you have created the first curve (line or arc), the default will revert back
to Line. You can switch to arc creation by using press-drag-release with MB1.
The "circle-X" symbol (1) controls the direction in which the arc will be
created.
If the desired arc is in the wrong direction, release MB1, pass the cursor over
the end of the line, and exit in a different quadrant of the symbol.
As you create curves with the profile tool, the string mode can be broken
by clicking MB2.
Creating Lines
Line creation is accessed by choosing the Line icon on the Sketch Curve
toolbar.
Once in line creation, the icons in the upper left corner of the graphics window
provide two options: Coordinate Mode (by cursor location or keying in an XC
and YC coordinates) and Parameter Mode.
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There are several ways to create a line:
• Locate the start, and then locate the end.
• Locate the start, and then enter the length and angle parameters.
• Locate the start, enter one paramete r, and then locate the end.
Once you indicate a start location, the system will switch to the Parameter
Mode. But, you can still specify an end location without switching back to
Coordinate Mode.
Creating Arcs
Arc creation is accessed by choosing the Arc icon on the Sketch Curve toolbar.
Once in arc creation, the icons in the upper left corner of the graphics window
give you two sets of options. The first is creation method, and the second is for
the Coordinate/Parameter Mode.
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There are two different arc creation methods:
Arc by 3 Points — There are several ways to create the arc with
this method:
• Locate the start, locate the end, and then locate a point on the arc.
• Locate the start, enter a radius value and press Enter, locate the end
point, and then move the cursor to preview and choose which of the
four possible solutions to create.
• The same as the previous, but enter the radius value after locating the
end point, but before the point on arc.
Arc by Center and End Points — There are several ways to create
an arc with this method:
• Locate the cente r, locate the start point, and locate the end point. (The
start point location determines the radius.)
• Locate the cente r, locate the start point, enter a radius value and press
Enter, locate the end point.
• Locate the center, enter radius and sweep angle values and press
Enter, locate the start of the sweep, and specify the direction for the
sweep.
Once you indicate a first location, the system will switch to Parameter
Mode. But you can still specify locations with the cursor without switching
back to Coordinate Mode.
Creating Circles
Circle creation is accessed by choosing the Circle icon on the Sketch Curve
toolbar.
Once in circle creation, the icons in the upper left corner of the graphics
window provide two sets of options. The first is creation method, and the
second is for the Coordinate/Parameter Mode.
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There are two different circle creation options:
• Locate the center, enter a Diameter, and press Enter. The circle is
created. You are then in multiple circle creation mode - just indicate
another location for a circle center.
• Locate the cente r, drag the radius until you get the size you want.
Press Enter. The circle is created, and you are in multiple circle
creation mode. Indicate another cente r.
Once you indicate a first location, the system will switch to the enter
Parameters mode. But you can still give a location without changing
back to XY.
In this activity, you will use the Profile tool to create sketch geometry.
You may have to move the toolbar to see the icons after
they are added.
Choose OK.
Select a start location with the cursor near the bottom left
corner of the graphics window (approximately XC=-4, YC=-2)
Hold MB1 down and drag the cursor straight up from the end
point of the last line and then release.
You are now in Arc creation mode.
Optional Challenge
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Creating Fillets
Fillet creation is accessed by choosin g the Fillet icon on the Sketch Curve
toolbar.
Once in fillet creation, icon options appear in the upper left corner of the
graphics window. The Trim Inputs option (1) determines whether or not the
original curves are trimmed. The Delete Third Curve option (2) determines
whether the middle curve is deleted in a three-curve fillet. The Create
Alternate Fillet option (3) will produce a complementary solution for the fillet
(e.g. a 270 degree arc instead of the default 90 degree arc).
You can create fillets between lines, arcs or conics. You can also create a fillet
between two parallel lines.
There are several ways to create Fillets:
• Select two curves with a single selection (at their intersection), and then
drag the size and quadrant.
• Select two curves individually, and drag the size and quadrant.
• Select one curve, enter a radius value, and select the second curve.
• Select two curves individuall y, enter a radius value, and the indicate the
desired quadrant.
• Drag (with MB1) across the two curves you want to fillet. The size of the
fillet is determined by where the curves are selected.
Quick Trim
This option will allow you to trim any curve to the closest curve in the sketch
and preview the results in preselection color.
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You can trim multiple curves at one time, by using the "crayon" select method.
Hold down MB1 and drag across the portion of curves you want to trim away.
You can select a specific curve to trim to, by using Ctrl-select to select the
desired boundary curve. More than one bounding curve can be selected using
this method.
In the example below, both the arc on the left and the spline on the right were
Ctrl-selected as boundary curves. With the cursor on the top line, (between
the two boundary curves), the center section is previewed as the portion to
be removed .
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If you trim an arc to a line that is tangent, the tangency constraint is retained.
Quick Extend
This option will extend lines, arcs and conics to the closest curve in the
sketch. The system will preview the results in the preselection colo r.
The curve being extended must extend to an actual intersection with the
boundary curve.
You can extend multiple curves at one time, by using the "crayon" select
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extend.
You can also select specific boundary curves by using the control-select
method.
As with Quick Trim, when you use Quick Extend, appropriate constraints are
automatically created.
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Choose OK.
Step 5: Create a 4 mm radius fillet using lines L16 and L20 with a single
selection and trimming the lines.
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Drag the cursor around the screen and notice that you can
select which quadrant you want.
Step 6: Create a 4 mm fillet using lines L16 and L17 with a single selection
and do not trim the lines.
Step 7: Create a 4 millimeter fillet between lines L17 and L18. Select by
dragging across the two lines.
The 4.0 Radius value should still be in the text field on the
graphics window.
With MB1 held down, drag across the two lines as below: (This
is another method of selecting the curves to be filleted. The
curves crossed with the "crayon" are the curves selected.)
Step 8: Create another fillet between lines L18 and L20 by using the
"crayon", but this time do NOT use a radius value.
Use Backspace to eras e the 4 in the text field.
Step 9: Create a fillet between lines L18 and L19, and drag the size and
quadrant.
Individually select the lines L18 and L19.
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In this activity, you will trim and extend existing sketch geometry.
Step 1: Open the sketch_quick_1 part.
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Hold MB1 down and drag the cursor across the two curves as
shown below.
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The status line informs you that the curve cannot be extended.
This is because there is no other curve that would intersect the
arc.
Step 5: Continue to experiment with Quick Trim and Quick Extend until
the instructor is ready to continue.
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Sketch Points
Sketch objects are defined by theoretical points. A line, for instance, is defined
by two points. The sketcher attempts to mathematically solve for the location
of the points by analyzing the constraints (rules) that are placed on objects.
The points that the sketch solver analyzes are referred to as sketch points. By
controlling the locations of these sketch points the curve itself may be
controlled. There are various ways to control these points. The sketch points
associated with different types of curves are illustrated in the graphic below.
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Line Arc Circle Fillet
(no display)
DOF arrows are removed as rules are written that define the location of the
sketch points.
• Arc - Arcs have sketch points at the center and at either end. These
sketch points as well as the radius of the arc may be defined.
• Circle - Circles may have the center point as well as a radius or diameter
defined.
• Ellipse - An ellipse may have the location of its center defined; also, the
parameters for the size and orientation of the ellipse are stored for future 13
editing.
• Line - Lines may have the sketch points at either end defined.
• Spline - Degree three splines may have their defining points located.
Slopes of the spline at the defining points may also be defined. Splines
that are of a degree other than three may be added to sketches; howeve r,
since their defining points are not located at their knot points, there is no
way to locate their defining points using constraints.
If any of the sketch points that define a curve are unconstrained, the curve is
displayed in the color specified by the Partially Constrained Curves setting
in Preferences→Sketch→Colors. When all defining points are constrained,
the curve will change to the color specified by the Fully Constrained Curves
setting in Preferences→Sketch→Colors. Theses colors only apply during
the creation of dimensions or constraints.
Dimensional Constraints
Design Intent
The power in sketching is derived from the ability to capture design intent.
You do this by creating rules, called constraints, that dictate how sketch
objects will react to changes.
As many or as few constraints as necessary may be applied to cause the
As dimensions are being created, the dimension, its extension lines, and
arrows are displayed as soon as the geometry has been selected.
• Drag the dimension until it is the correct type, for example horizontal
or parallel.
Sometimes, a dimension type may be inferred before all of the geometry has 13
been selected. In this case, continue to select geometry until the correct
dimension type is displayed, or select the icon for the dimension type you
desire and select the geometry again.
An expression is also created for each dimension. The name (1) and value
(2) of the expression appear in a text box in the graphics window after the
dimension has been placed. You may key in a new name or value. Press
the Enter key to activate the change.
You can use the dialog to help create and edit dimensions. You can change the
value of a dimension by either keying it in or using the slider bar.
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There are also two option menus to change the appearance of the dimension.
The Placement option menu is for defining how the text and arrows of the
dimension will be displayed. Options are for automatic placement of text and
arrows (1), manual text placement with arrows inside the extension lines (2),
or manual text placement with the arrows outside the extension lines (3).
The Leader option menu is for defining whether the dimension’s leader is
attached to the left (1) or right (2) of the dimension text.
Both of these option menus may be used before, during or after dimension
creation.
Text Height
The Text Height controls the displayed height of the dimension text.
Modifying this value will affect the display of all dimensions in the active
sketch.
The Fixed Text Height option in Sketch? Preferences controls the size of
the dimension text when you zoom. If this option is turned on, the text will
remain the same size relative to the screen as you zoom in and out.
Dimension Types
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Perimeter — Constrains the collective lengths of lines and arcs to a
desired value. After selecting the curves and choosing MB2, an expression
is automatically generated with a “Perimeter_” prefix added to the name.
(i.e. Perimeter_p7=6.456). There will be no graphical representation of this
constraint in the graphics window.
In this activity, you will capture the design intent for a part by adding rules
that will control how the part is to change. These rules allow the part to be
easily modified.
The included angle of the adjustment slot should change from 45° to
75° by dimensional constraints.
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Select the horizontal line (1, not endpoint) across the bottom.
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• To edit the position, place cursor over a dimension, press and hold down
MB1, and simply drag the dimension’s location.
• Additional editing that may be done with the Dimensions dialog as listed
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Name — Key in a new name in the text entry field.
Value — Key in a new value in the text entry field or use
the slider.
Position — Click and hold MB1 on the dimension and drag
to new position.
Text placement — Select a different option from the option menu.
Leader side — Select a different option from the option menu.
Text height — Key in a new text size in the text entry field.
The name and value of a dimension may also be edited by using the
Expressions dialog. As dimensions are edited, the constraints are
evaluated and the geometry is modified.
Delay Evaluation
Evaluate Sketch
Update Model
Update Model forces the model to update without leaving the sketch function.
(The model is updated automatically when you exit from the sketch
environment.) This is available as an icon on the Sketcher toolbar or by
choosing Tools→Update Model.
Retain Dimensions
When a sketch is deactivated the dimensions are normally hidden. Retain
Dimensions is a toggle in the Sketch Preferences dialog to retain
dimension display after the sketch is deactivated.
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Retain Dimensions applies only to the active sketch, thus to suit your needs
you may have a mixture of sketches with and without retained dimensions.
Use this setting when you need to display dimensions without an active
sketch, for example to reference expression names between sketches, when
creating features, or for plotting.
In this activity, you will edit dimensional constraints and see that they do not
sufficiently control the angle bracket from the previous activity.
Step 1: Open angle_adj_2.
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Geometric Constraints
A geometric constraint establishes a geometric characteristic of a sketch
object (su ch as defining a line as being horizontal) or the type of relationship
between two or more objects (such as requiring that two lines be parallel or
perpendicula r, or that several arcs have the same radius).
Unlike dimensional constraints, geometric constraints have no editable
numeric values; a constant angle constraint, for instance, simply dictates that
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To create geometric constraints, choose the Constraints icon, select the
objects, and choose the desired constraint from the icon option bar that
appears in the upper left corner of the graphics window. Only icons for
constraints that apply to the selected geometry will be displayed.
You may also choose the constraint from an MB3 pop-up menu after selecting
the geometry.
To assign multiple constraints at one time, press the Ctrl key while
selecting the objects. The icon option bar for the constraints will
then remain in the upper left corner of the graphics window after
you choose the first constraint. You can use MB2 or the Esc key to
cancel creation of constraints.
The Show All Constraints option will display the symbols for all the
constraints in the active sketch.
The various constraint symbols are shown below:
If the sketch curves are relatively small (the view is zoomed out), the
symbols may not be displayed. You may need to zoom in to see them.
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Show/Remove Constraints
3 — Determines if the
filtered constraint types
will be included or excluded.
4 — Category of
constraints to list.
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Constraint Interrogation
While the Show/Remove dialog is displayed, you can determine what
constraints are present by passing the selection ball over a sketch object. If
the object has an associated constraint, the object will be pre-highlighted
along with any other objects that share the constraint. The constraint symbol
will appear next to the sketch objects. If an object which has no constraints
associated with it, it will not highlight.
Constraint Categories
There are two major categories of constraints, Explicit and Inferred. Explicit
constraints are constraints that you create by assignment using the
constraints dialog or by virtue of the creation method. Inferred constraints
are Coincident constraints that the system has inferred and created
during the curve creation process. You have the option to list only Explicit
constraints, only Inferred constraints, or both.
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Constraint Listing
The constraints may also be listed in the Show/Remove Constraints dialog by
selecting one of the three options at the top of the dialog window.
Listing Box
Any time there are constraints listed in the list box they may be browsed by
selecting the constraint to highlight it. When the constraint is highlighted in
the list box, the sketch object(s) that is associated with it is also highlighted in
the graphics window. The Step Up the List and Step Down the List buttons
allow easy navigation through the various constraints. The Up and Down
arrows on most keyboards will mimic this behavior.
Information
The Information button located on the Show/Remove Constraints dialog will
list all of the cons traints in the active sketch to the information window.
This is useful should there be a need to make a hard copy of the constraints
or save them as a text file.
Removing Constraints
• Turn on Select Constraints (on the Selection toolbar), select the constraint
symbol on the graphics window, and then choose the Delete icon.
Undo
Undo from the Edit pull-down menu, the Undo icon on the Standard toolbar,
the MB3 pop-up menu, or the accelerator keys. Undo takes the user actions
back one step at a time.
Dragging Geometry
Under constrained geometry can be dragged only when not in a constraint
creation mode. Simply hold down and drag MB1 while on the selected
curve(s) or point(s).
Selection
When in the Sketcher Task Environment, the selection toolbar changes. It
has two icons that are only available in the Sketche r.
Select Sketch Objects allows selection of curves and dimensions
in the sketch.
Select Constraints allows selection of constraint symbols in the
graphics window.
When either the Dimensions or Constraints option is chosen, the Status line
lists the constraint condition for the active sketch. A sketch may be fully
constrained, under constrained, or over constrained. When the sketch is
under constrained the Status line will indicate the number of constraints
needed.
Fully Constrained
In order to completely capture the design intent of a particular profile, it may
be beneficial to fully constrain the sketch. This occurs when the solver is able
to completely define all sketch geometry.
There is no requirement to fully constrain a sketch. The design intent has
been captured sufficiently when the constraint set applied to the profile
causes it to update in the intended manner.
Under Constrained
Over Constrained
A sketch is over constrained when too much constraint information is
supplied to the solve r. For example, if an Equal Length constraint is applied
to two lines and then dimensions are added to each to constrain their length,
the sketch would be over constrained.
The geometry and dimensional constraints that are causing the over
constrained condition are highlighted in a different color to help you identify
and resolve the issue. This color is determined by the Overconstrained Curves
and Dimensions setting in the Sketch Preferences.
An unwanted constraint must be removed before the system will change the
geometric configuration. The sketch remains in the last solved condition.
Conflicting Constraints
Dimensional constraints and geometry that are in conflict in the current
configuration with the current constraint set are also highlighted in a
different colo r. This indicates that the constraint set that has been supplied is
not solvable with the geometry in its current configuration. Constraints may
need to be added or removed in order for the sketcher to be able to solve the
constraint set. The highlight color is determined by the Conflicting Curves
and Dimensions setting in the Sketch Preferences.
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In this activity you will add constraints to the angle adjustment bracket to
cause the expected update to occur when a dimension is modified.
Step 1: Open angle_adj_3.
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Select the six tangent curve pairs near the six points shown
below, two adjacent curves at a ti me, and apply aTangent
constraint to each pai r. Be careful to select on the correct half
of the arc.
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Lastly, the two arcs at the top of the slot should remain
concentric.
Select the two upper arcs (1) and apply a Concentric constraint.
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The slot should now be constrained such that the angle may be
adjusted while the configuration remains as intended.
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Constrain the pipe vise sketch to satisfy the stated design intent.
• The width of the slot at the bottom of the angled lines is controlled
by the radius at the bottom of the slot.
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Choose the Class Selection icon in the upper left corner of the
graphics window.
Choose Type.
Hold the Ctrl key down and select the two horizontal lines (1)
at the top of the profile.
Select the right side of the arc at the bottom of the slot (1).
Select the short right vertical line (2, but not on the end point).
Choose Tangent.
Hold the Ctrl key down and select the bottom horizontal line
and the lower endpoint of the line originating from the arc
cente r.
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Choose Point on Curve.
Choose Midpoint.
Select the line (1), shown below, between the midpoint and
the arc center.
Choose Vertical.
Select the left vertical line and place the dimension for it.
Change the value to 3.75.
Select the top left horizontal line and place the dimension.
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Select the left angled line (1) and the top left horizontal line
(2), avoiding the end points. Place the angular dimension and
change its value to 45°.
Select the right angled line and the top right horizontal line,
avoiding the end points. Place this angular dimension and
chang e its value to the ’p’ number assigned to the other angular
dimension.
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Select the arc at the bottom of the slot. Place the radius
dimension and change its value to .25.
Select the line connecting the arc center and the midpoint and
place this vertical dimension. Cha nge its value to 1.5 and
choose Enter.
The Status line now informs you that the sketch is fully
constrained. Remember that it is not necessarily required
to fully constrain the profile if it is updating in the manner
desired.
Step 9: Change the constraints on the sketch to alter the included angle in
the notch.
Click on the first angular dimensional constraint that was
created and change it from a 45° to 30°.
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In this activity, you will create and constrain a gasket. To efficiently capture
the design intent, constraints and dimensions will be added progressively.
The center hole is the origin of the gasket. The three holes are located
on a horizontal axis. The lines on the outer boundary of the profile
are tangent to the arcs.
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Step 1: Open the seedpart_in part and save it as ***_gasket_1 where ***
represents your initials.
Choose OK.
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Concentric
Coincident
Dimensional Constraints
Choose OK.
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Choose MB2.
Click and drag to create a circle near on left side of the graphics
window. Key in a Diameter value of 0.5 and press Enter.
Select the arc center of the circle and the horizontal datum axis.
Step 7: Create a circle for the outer boundary on the left side.
Create another circle in the left side of the graphics window
with a diameter of 1.
Select the two circles on the left side and choose Concentric.
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Step 8: Create circles representing the hole and outer boundary on the
right side.
Create two circles on the right side of the graphics window
representi ng the hole and the outer boundary of the gasket. Do
not explicitly enter the diameter values. You will constrain
them to be equal to existing circle s.
Select the two new circles on the right and choose Concentric.
Select the arc center of the circles on the right and the
Select the smaller circle on the left and the smaller circle on
Select the larger circle on the left and the larger circle on the
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right and choose Equal Radius.
Step 9: Set the Infer Constraint Settings before creating the lines.
Choose OK.
Step 10: Create the tangent lines on the outer boundary of the gasket.
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Sketching
Curve.
• Reference curves are displayed in a phantom line font and are ignored
during sweep operations.
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Choose OK.
The X-Y plane of the Datum CS Y S is highlighted as the default
sketch plane.
Choose OK.
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Sketching
Choose OK.
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Step 6: Interrogate the constraints that currently exist for this sketch.
Highlight the first constraint in the list and use the down
arrow button to browse the constraints.
Choose Cancel.
Select the left vertical line and place the dimension. Change
the value to 2.75.
Point.
Select the lower left endpoint and the upper right endpoint of
the rectangle to define the line.
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Notice that the sketch configuration does not change when the
value is modified. The system leaves the geometry in its last
solved state until the over constrained condition is resolved.
Summary
This lesson introduced the concept of sketch creation.
Sketches may be used to define a base feature, guide paths, and additional
associative features to the base feature.
A sketch parametrically controls curves. It can also be defined on a sketch
plane whi ch is associative to a datum plane/face of a model. Both of these
benefits allow you to capture and maintain design intent.
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The level of constraint, partial or full, is determined by the design intent
and what is necessary to capture it.
In this lesson you:
• Created sketches on datum planes, solid faces, and a Datum CSYS.