Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 2: Sketch Techniques
This chapter covers the methods and commands to create sketches used in the part-modeling
environment. The commands and methods are discussed in context to the part-modeling en-
vironment. In NX, you can create sketches in two environments: Part and Sketch task envir-
onment. You will learn to create sketches in both the environments.
In NX, you create a rough sketches, and then apply dimensions and constrains that define
its shape and size. The dimensions define the length, size, and angle of a sketch element,
whereas constrains define the relations between sketch elements.
The topics covered in this chapter are:
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Sketching in Part and Sketch Task Environments
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Use constraints and dimensions to control the shape and size of a sketch
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Learn sketching commands
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Learn commands and options that help you to create sketches easily
Sketching directly in the Part environment
Creating sketches in NX Part environment is very easy. You have to activate the
Sketch
command, and then define a plane on which you want to create the sketch. To do this, click
Home > Direct Sketch > Sketch
on the ribbon. Next, click on any of the Datum Planes loc-
ated at the center of the graphics window. On the
Create Sketch
dialog, click
OK
to start the
sketch. You can now start drawing sketches on the selected plane. After creating the sketch,
click
Home > Direct Sketch > Finish Sketch
on the ribbon to finish the sketch.
