3D Lines

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You can create lines in 3D sketches.

To create a line in a 3D sketch:

  1. Click 3D Sketch art\3D_SKTCH.gif (Sketch toolbar) or Insert, 3D Sketch.

In new parts, the view changes to Isometric.

  1. Click Line art\LINETOOL.gif (Sketch toolbar) or Tools, Sketch Entities, Line.

  2. In the PropertyManager, under Options, select either:

  1. Click in the graphics area to start the line.

    The 3D Line PropertyManager appears and the pointer changes to .

    Each time you click, the space handle appears to orient your sketch.

  2. If you want to change planes, press Tab.

  3. Drag to where you want the line segment to end.

  4. To continue the line, select the end point and press Tab to change to another plane if necessary.

  5. Drag the second segment and release the pointer.

To modify the line by dragging:

To change the line properties:

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