: Never leave a sketch white (under-constrained) if it is going to drive critical production geometry.
Changes the size of selected geometry. Note: Use this sparingly. Overusing scale can lead to over-constrained sketches. It is better to use dimensional constraints.
: Trims or extends two intersecting lines and places a tangent arc of a specified radius between them. catia+v5+sketch+tools
Creates four-sided polygons with automatic perpendicular and parallel constraints.
– Automatically applies dimensional constraints to complex geometries, simplifying the constraint process for intricate sketches. : Never leave a sketch white (under-constrained) if
– When a sketch is fully constrained, all geometry appears green. This indicates that the sketch is completely defined and will not change unexpectedly due to other factors. Full constraint is a good modeling habit that ensures design stability.
Go to Tools > Sketch Analysis to locate open endpoints and close them. Geometry turns purple Over-constraint (conflicting dimensions). Overusing scale can lead to over-constrained sketches
: Toggle the Construction/Standard Element icon in the Sketch Tools toolbar to turn regular lines into dashed construction lines. These lines help position your profiles but are completely ignored by 3D tools when creating solids.
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