Creating Lines

Creating a Line Between Two Points

Line lets you create a line between two selected points.


Before you begin: Insert in an assembly an existing 3D shape containing geometric elements.
  1. Click Create new in the Choose a 3DShape dialog box.

    The New Content tab appears.
  2. Click 3D Shape under Physical Product Structure node in the New Content tab.
  3. Click OK in the 3D Shape dialog box.
    • The new 3D Shape is created under the active product.
    • The Line Definition dialog box appears.
  • Important: You switch from Assembly Design app to the last representation app you used.
    1. Select Point-Point.
    2. Select two points.
      A line is displayed between the two points. Proposed Start and End points of the new line are shown.

    3. Optional: In the Support box, select a support surface.
    4. In the Point 1 and Point 2 boxes, select the start and end points of the new line, that is, the line endpoint location in relation to the points initially selected.
    5. Select the Mirrored extent check box to create a line symmetrically in relation to the selected Point 1 and Point 2 points.
      Important: The projections of the 3D point(s) must already exist on the selected support.
    6. Click OK to create the line.
      Important: You come back in the Assembly Design app.