To create certain elements, you draw them by sketching. Sketching is also required to define other types of geometry, such as extrusions, openings, and regions.
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Sketching
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- Sketching Terminology
Review key terms specific to the sketching process. - About Sketching Elements
You can either draw sketch lines or use a Pick (Walls, Lines, Edges) option when sketching. - Sketch a Line
Specify a start point and end point for a line, or specify the line length. - Sketch a Rectangle
Select the position for 2 diagonal corners to sketch a rectangle. - Sketch a Circle
Draw a circle by specifying its center point and the radius. - Sketch an Inscribed Polygon
For an inscribed polygon, the radius of the circle is measured to a vertex between sides of the polygon. - Sketch a Circumscribed Polygon
Sketch a polygon whose sides are a specific distance from the center. - About Sketching Arcs
Several arc tools are available for sketching curves or rounded corners. - About Sketching Ellipses
Ellipses are available for model lines, detail lines, beams, walls, and sketch-based elements. - About Sketching Splines
When sketching a spline, try to use the simplest lines (or combination of lines) to achieve the desired results. - Close an Open Loop
You can use the Close snap to close valid open loops when sketching. - Modify Sketched Elements
In sketch mode, you can move the entire sketch or modify the line segments. - About Creating 2D Geometry
When working with a family in the Family Editor, create 2D family geometry using the Model Line and Symbolic Line tools available in the Family Editor. - Add a Reference Line
Create a reference line that you can use when creating model geometry, or to create constraints for the geometry.
Parent topic: Tools and Techniques