Chapter 7.  PARTdesigner
7.9.  Docking window "Sketcher "
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7.9.  Docking window "Sketcher "

7.9.1. Overview of user interface
7.9.2. Launching the Sketcher
7.9.3. Tools
7.9.3.1. Basic information on operation
7.9.3.2. Default
7.9.3.2.1. Insert sketch" dialog box (*.dbs, *.skt or *.hsk files)
7.9.3.2.2. DXF import " dialog box (*.dxf file)
7.9.3.3. Delete
7.9.3.3.1. Delete from history and sketch
7.9.3.3.1.1. Delete Selected Step
7.9.3.3.1.2. Delete the selected step with its dependent elements Delete
7.9.3.3.1.3. Delete the last step
7.9.3.3.2. Delete using the entry in the "Sketch History" docking window
7.9.3.3.2.1. Delete Element
7.9.3.3.2.2. Conditionally Delete Element
7.9.3.3.2.3. Delete all elements except CP
7.9.3.4. Shapes -> Points
7.9.3.4.1. Connection points for assembly construction
7.9.3.4.1.1. Connection points in general
7.9.3.4.1.2. Naming convention for connection points and insertion lines
7.9.3.4.1.3. Alignment of connection points
7.9.3.4.1.4. Connection points on miters
7.9.3.4.1.5. Connection points on screw connection elements
7.9.3.4.1.6. Create insertion line
7.9.3.4.2. Connection points as published elements for automatic placement in CAD
7.9.3.5. Shapes -> Lines
7.9.3.6. Forms -> Special
7.9.3.6.1. Insert rectangle
7.9.3.6.2. Insert rectangle over center point
7.9.3.6.3. Insert hexagon
7.9.3.6.4. Insert N-corner
7.9.3.6.5. Insert polygon
7.9.3.7. Shapes -> Circles
7.9.3.7.1. Circle with center point and radius/point
7.9.3.7.2. Circle through 3 points
7.9.3.7.3. Circle through center point and tangential element
7.9.3.7.4. Create circle tangent to 2 elements (circle/line/arc)
7.9.3.7.5. Circle tangential to 3 elements (circle/line/arc)
7.9.3.7.6. Circle tangent to 3 circles
7.9.3.7.7. Insert slotted hole
7.9.3.8. Shapes -> Arcs
7.9.3.9. Shapes -> Ellipses and ellipse segments
7.9.3.10. Attributes
7.9.3.11. Modify -> Transform
7.9.3.12. Modify -> Crop (Part 1)
7.9.3.13. Modify -> Crop (part 2)
7.9.3.14. Modify -> Thread
7.9.3.14.1. Cylindrical thread by length
7.9.3.14.2. Conical thread by lengths
7.9.3.15. Tools in drawing mode
7.9.3.15.1. Text
7.9.3.15.2. Attributes
7.9.3.15.3. Attributes -> Dimensioning mode
7.9.3.15.4. Attributes -> Insert hat ching
7.9.3.15.5. Attributes -> Polyline
7.9.3.15.6. Ellipses and ellipse segments
7.9.4. Sketch history
7.9.5. Docking window " Edit element"
7.9.6. Sketch history context menus
7.9.6.1. Edit element / Change parameters
7.9.6.2. Rotation axis
7.9.6.3. Delete step
7.9.6.4. Mark dependent elements
7.9.6.5. Delete step include dependent elements
7.9.6.6. Set mark
7.9.6.7. Custom comment
7.9.6.8. Add radii
7.9.7. Mathematical functions (Sketch)
7.9.8. Problem avoidance

A 3D solid must always be created using a 2D sketch. This 2D sketch is created in a separate dialog area, the sketcher [Sketcher].

Using extrusions, rotations, and cuts, the 2D sketches are ultimately transformed into 3D parts in the 3D history [3D History] or 3D view.

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