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Conversion of Sketch Lines to Construction Geometry

You can convert sketched entities into construction geometry to use in creating model geometry.

Converting One or More Sketch Entities to Construction Geometry

To convert one or more sketch entities to construction geometry:

  1. In an open sketch, select the sketch entities to convert.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Click Construction Geometry Tool_Construction_Geometry_Sketch.gif on the Sketch toolbar.
    • Select the For construction check box in the PropertyManager.

Converting Sketch Entities in a Drawing to Construction Geometry

To convert sketch entities in a drawing to construction geometry:

  • Select the sketch entities that you want to convert and use one of the following methods:
    • Click Construction Geometry Tool_Construction_Geometry_Sketch.gif on the Sketch toolbar.
    • Click Tools > Sketch Tools > Construction Geometry.
    • Select the For construction check box in the PropertyManager.
    • Right-click any selected sketch entity and select Construction Geometry.


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