

By default your sketch is relative to the default coordinate system in the model. Sketch the second line along the Y axis as shown. Select the Line tool and sketch the first line along the X axis. Click or select Insert / 3D Sketch, and change to Isometric view. Starting a new part file: - Click File / New. X Coordinate Y Coordinate Z Coordinate Curvature (Spline curvature at the frame point) Tangency (In the XY plane) Tangency (In the XZ plane) Tangency (In the YZ plane)Ĭtrl + 1 = Front View Ctrl + 2 = Back View Ctrl + 3 = Left View Ctrl + 4 = Right View Ctrl + 5 = Top View Ctrl + 6 = Bottom View Ctrl + 7 = Isometric View Ctrl + 8 = Normal To Selectionĭimensioning Standards: ANSI Units: INCHES 3 Decimalsġ. Geometric relations can also be added to 3D Sketches. You can use a 3D sketch as a sweep path, as a guide curve for a loft or sweep, a centerline for a loft, or as one of the key entities in a piping system. A 3D sketch consists of lines and arcs in series and splines. SOLIDWORKS allows you to create 3D sketches. Using the space handle you can select the axis along which you want to sketch. The space handle appears when the first point of a line or spline is defined on a selected plane. Space Handle When working in a 3D sketch, a graphical assistant is provided to help you maintain your orientation while you sketch on several planes. SOLIDWORKS 2018 l Advanced Techniques l Introduction to 3D Sketch

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