Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Note: You may notice that dimensions are applied automatically. However, they do not con-
straint the sketch.
As you add dimensions, the sketch can attain any one of the following three states:
Fully Constrained
sketch: In a fully constrained sketch, the positions of all the entities are
fully described by dimensions or constraints or both. In a fully constrained sketch, all the
entities are dark green color.
Under Constrained
sketch: Additional dimensions or constraints or both are needed to
completely define the geometry. In this state, you can drag the sketch elements to modify
the sketch. An under constrained sketch element is in maroon color.
Over Constrained
sketch: In this state, an object has conflicting dimensions or relations
or both. An over constrained sketch entity is grey. The over constraining dimensions are in
red color.
1. Double-click on the dimension displayed on the sketch; the
Dimension
edit box
appears.
2. To change the dimension to 100 mm, type a new value, and then press
Enter
.
3. Press
Esc
to quit the
Dimension
tool.
To display the entire circle at a full size and to center it in the graphics area, use one of the
following methods:
•
Click
Fit
on
Top Border Bar
.
•
On the ribbon, click
View > Orientation > Fit
.
4.
On the ribbon, click
Home > Direct Sketch > Finish Sketch
.
5.
To change the view to isometric, click
Orient View Drop-down > Isometric
on the
Top Border Bar
.
You can use the buttons on the
Orient View
Drop-down on the
Top Border Bar
to set the
view orientation of the sketch, part, or assembly.
Constructing the Base Feature
The first feature in any part is called the base feature. You construct this feature by extrud-
ing the sketched circle.
