Sketch

 

 

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This command allows to create a sketch into a draft document. In opposition to the detailing that is associated with a view and it scale factor, the sketch of a draft always use a scale factor to 1.

A sketch is an element composed of geometric and constrained elements.

 

Creation stages / Use:

 

Click on the icon or choose the command Sketch > Sketch... from the drop down menu.

 

Once the sketch has been created, all of the commands of the Sketch menu become accessible. This mode is symbolized by the button containing the name of the sketch displayed in the top center of the graphic area, this button also allows you to exit the sketch mode.

 

 

  • The sketch does not take in consideration the scale factor.

  • It origin is on the bottom left of the border.

 

 

By default the created sketch use the mode "without sewing", it means that each segment is independant. For example it will not be possible to create a section. To be able to use this command, you first need to modify the sketch options.