This mode allows the construction mode for the new sketch entities to be enabled or disabled. The sketch entities in construction mode are useable in the sketch, but cannot be used for shapes. It is not possible to extrude them, rotate them, make embossments or pockets with construction entities.

Use:

Click the icon or select the 2D sketch or 3D sketch > Modes > Construction command from the drop-down menu.

• When this mode is enabled, the new entities created in the sketch are in construction mode.

• When this mode is disabled, the new entities created in the sketch are in normal mode

Modifications:

The popup menu allows the construction entities to be transformed into normal entities by selecting No construction, and normal sketch entities into construction entities by selecting Construction.

Additional Information:

By default, the construction entities are inside the sketch.

This mode is enabled when the icon is pressed (the background remains colored).