Create a Feature Sketch
Various Feature Commands
This is not a command. It
is a process incorporated into many commands that allow you to quickly
create a sketch and use it to create a feature. The
current command is suspended while the sketch is created and then continues
using the new sketch as input.
When the command prompt says "... or <middle-click> to start a new sketch" do so.
Select an insertion plane (datum or plane) to locate the sketch.
Middle-click
to continue.
A sketch is created and activated for editing.
Create a sketch using the tools provided. When
the sketch is complete, pick Go up to Parent Object from the Tool Bar. This
will save the sketch and resume the current command.
Plane
Select an insertion plane to locate the sketch. It can be a datum plane or a part face.
Up
Select the Up direction of the sketch plane or middle-click to use the default direction of the insertion plane.
Origin
Select a point to define the XY origin of the sketch plane or middle-click to accept the default origin of the selected plane.
Reference face edges
Check this box if you want face edges automatically referenced into the sketch when the sketch is created on a face.
Orient the active view
Check this box if you want the sketch plan automatically oriented with the active view.
