In part modeling, you create sketches , use Feature commands to create three-dimensional features , and then combine the features to create parts .
Sketch shape is controlled by constraints (by default, they are automatically applied as you sketch) and sketch size is controlled by dimensions . You can leave some sketch geometry undimensioned if you want to change its size later.
Although you create most features from sketched shapes ( profiles ), some features are well-defined mechanical operations that do not require sketches, such as chamfers, fillets, shells, and face draft. Sketched features can join, cut, or intersect with another feature.
You combine features to create complex parts. Features are positioned using geometric constraints and dimensions.
Show Me about the difference between sketched and placed features
Tasks performed in part modeling environment
- Create or open a part file.
- Use Sketch commands to create, constrain, and dimension sketch geometry.
- Use Feature commands to create three-dimensional models from sketches.
- Combine features to create parts.
- Use the browser to edit sketches or features, show or hide features, create design notes, make features adaptive, control browser consumption, and access Properties.