Create a drawing view of a sketch

You can include consumed and unconsumed 2D and 3D sketches in drawing views, even if there is no solid body in the part file. Except for reference parts, a sketch node is created in the drawing browser using the default name of the sketch, such as 3D Sketch1:Model.

2D sketches are visible only in base views and must be parallel to the view.

In drawing views of parts that contain both solid bodies and sketches, the sketches are not visible by default. If the part file has no solid bodies, sketches are automatically visible in drawing views.

Note: Sketches are not automatically visible for assembly views. Right-click the model in the browser and select Get Model Sketches. Sketches consumed by assembly features cannot be displayed in a drawing view.
  1. On the ribbon, click Place Views tab Create panel Base . And open a file that contains only sketches or a mixture of sketches and solid bodies.
  2. In the graphics window, click to place the view. If the part file contains:
    • Only sketches, they are automatically included in the view.
    • A mixture of sketches and solid bodies, sketches are not automatically included in the view.
  3. To add sketches to a view, right-click the sketch node in the browser and select Include. The browser icon changes color to indicate the sketch is visible.
  4. To change the visibility of a sketch in a view, right-click the sketch icon in the browser and select or clear the check mark of the Include option.
  5. Continue to add views as needed. The sketch visibility of the child view is determined by the visibility in the parent view.
Note: If you create a sketch in the drawing, it is not possible to make additional views from this sketch.

What are some guidelines for using 3D sketches in drawing views?

In drawing views:

Parent topic: Drawing view fundamentals