Setting Constraint on an Arc of a Use-edge

You can set curvilinear constraint on an arc of a use-edge to measure and control its dimension.

Before you begin: Open a 3D shape representation.
  1. Using the commands to project 3D elements, create use-edges of the 3D shape representation.
    The use-edges are created. They are displayed in yellow according to default Sketcher settings.
  2. From the Sketch section of the action bar, click Trim . See Breaking/Trimming Use-Edges.
  3. Optional: Trim the use-edge to resize its geometry as required.
    • The arc of the use-edge is created and listed in the tree.
    • The mark of the use-edge is in construction mode.
    Trimmed Use-edges

  4. From the Sketch section of the action bar, click Constraint.
  5. Select the arc of the use-edge.
    The curvilinear distance constraint is created between the end-points of the arc.
  6. Place the dimension or click to end the command.
    The curvilinear distance constraint is displayed. An arc of a circle is displayed above the value of the constraint to denote the curvilinear constraint.
    Note: The value of this curvilinear constraint can be changed to control the curvilinear distance between the ends of the use-edge.
    Use-edges with Curvilinear Constraints