3D modeling concepts

2D constraints Limit change, and define the shape of a sketch.
2D and 3D bidirectional associativity Updates are automatic between the 3D model and the associated 2D drawing. When you change the 3D model, the drawing updates automatically.
2D and 3D bidirectional associativity Updates are automatic between the 2D drawing and the associated 3D model. When you change the model dimensions in the drawing, the 3D model updates automatically.
parameters and units Parameters define the size and shape of features and control the relative positioning of components within assemblies.
consumed and unconsumed sketches Consumed sketches are 2D sketches or profiles used to create a part or feature of a part. Consumed sketches are reusable. Unconsumed closed sketches are used to create a part or a feature of a part.
reference geometry Project model edges, vertices, or work features onto the active sketch plane. Reference geometry is associated with the previously created geometry.
extrude Add volume perpendicular to a 2D sketch.
revolve Create a concentric extrusion around an axis or straight sketch line.
loft Create an extrusion that modulates in shape from one sketch profile to the next.
shell Create a cavity in a part with a specified wall thickness.
sweep Create an extrusion of a sketched shape along a defined path.
variable fillet Create a smooth blend from one radius to another and a straight blend between radii.
setback radial fillet Create tangent continuous transitions between fillets on intersecting edges. You can specify separate setbacks for edges in intersections.
ribs and webs Create ribs (thin-walled closed support shapes) and webs (thin-walled open support shapes).
stitch surface Stitch adjacent surface edges of the same size together to form a quilt.
split face Split part faces to add draft or split a part and remove one side. Do face splits on solid and surface bodies and part splits on solid bodies.
face draft Apply draft, or cant faces on molded or cast designs so they can be retrieved from molds.
breakout view Remove a defined area of material to expose obscured parts or features in a drawing view.
suppress features Suppress and unsuppress the display of one or more features without deleting them. Suppressed features highlight as you move the cursor across them.
collision detection Identify incorrectly positioned components when you drive constraints to simulate the mechanical motion.
tweaks and trails Explode a presentation view with specified tweaks and trails that are either showing or cleared.
3D animation Develop, play, and record animations of exploded views to show the order and path of tweaks in a complex assembly. Create detailed presentations of prototype designs or finished products. Press F5 to play the animation.