3D Grid Parameters3D Grid Parameters
The 3D Grid Parameters command is available only if the following conditions are fulfilled:
Note:
The projection of the 3D grid origin and the origin of the sketch
need not align.
Once you activate the 3D Grid Parameters command:
GridLocated in the
View section of the
action bar,
the
Grid
The grid spacing and graduations are defined in the Grid area. To define the grid, select tab . For more information, see Sketcher. Snap to PointThe
Snap to Point
Note:
This option can also be set by selecting
Snap to point check box displayed by selecting
. For
more information, see
Sketcher.
In the following example, the black spline was created with
Snap to Point on. All the points are on the
grid. Conversely, the highlighted spline was created with
Snap to Point deactivated.
Lock RotationThe
Lock Rotation
Notes:
Construction/Standard ElementsIn Sketcher, you can create two types of elements, either standard elements or construction elements. Standard elements represent the most commonly created elements. But on some occasions, you require to create a geometry to facilitate your design. The construction elements help you in sketching the required profile. The
Construction/Standard Element
Here is an example of the use of both types of elements. The hexagon
was sketched using three construction circles:
This type of sketch simplifies the creation and the ways in which it is constrained. Setting a radius constraint on the second circle is enough to constrain the whole hexagon. Notes:
If a sketch containing construction elements is selected as an input for feature creation,
Geometric ConstraintsThe
Geometrical Constraints
The constraints created are permanent. Dimensional ConstraintsThe
Dimensional Constraint
To know more about sketcher constraints, see Setting Constraints.
Value BoxesThe values of the elements you sketch appear in Tools Palette as you move the pointer over the work area. As you move the pointer, the different boxes, for example horizontal (H) and vertical (V) boxes for creating the center of a circle, display the coordinates corresponding to the pointer position. You can:
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