Create a sketch that resides in the assembly file, but is not one of its components. In the browser, the sketch icon is nested under the Origin folder of the top-level assembly.
If necessary, use 3D Model tab Work Features panel Plane to create a work plane.
On the ribbon 3D Model tab Sketch panel , click Create 2D Sketch.
Click the planar face of a part or a work plane to create the sketch plane.
Use commands on the Sketch tab to create sketch geometry, and then click Return to end the sketch.