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New to 3D Sketch

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cadfreak

Mechanical
Dec 22, 2005
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Any tutorials out there explaining how to create a 3D Sketch? I am trying to create a cable within an assembly.

A Video tutorial would be awesome.


SW2007
 
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The art of 3d sketching for cable routes is basically a lot of planar 2d sketches. Hit the tab key while in the 3D sketch to change which plane (either x-y, x-z, or y-z) you are sketching on.



-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Professional
 
Open the assy, create a new part (in-context) within the assy, pick the starting surface. Add the circle dia of the cable, add the 3D Sketch (line or spline). As per Dustin above, tab between the planes to draw the sketch route.

This link may help:

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 1.1
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)
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Check out the 3D Sketching and 3D Sketching with Planes examples in Help > SolidWorks Tutorials.

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