Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
You also use the
Close Curve
option to create a closed curve.
On the dialog, click
OK
to complete the studio spline
The Rapid Dimension command
It is generally considered good practice to ensure that every sketch you create is fully con-
strained before moving on to creating features. The term, 'fully-constrained' means that the
sketch has a definite shape and size. You can fully-constrain a sketch by using dimensions
and constraints. As you create sketches in NX, some dimensions are added to the sketch
elements. These dimensions are called Driven dimensions and they do not have any control
over the sketch geometry. If you want these dimensions to control the shape and size of the
sketch geometry, you have to convert them into Driving dimensions. Driving dimensions
are so named because they drive the geometry of the sketch.
You can add Driving dimensions to a sketch by using the
Rapid Dimension
command.
You can use this command to add all types of dimensions such as length, angle, and dia-
meter and so on. This command creates a dimension based on the geometry you select. For
instance, to dimension a circle, activate the
Rapid Dimension
command, and then click
on the circle. Next, move the pointer and click again to position the dimension; you will
