Setting a Fixed Length
Setting a Fixed Length...You can set a dimension to fix the length of a spline...To set a fixed length: ...
Sketching > Splines > Spline Tools
Fit Spline PropertyManager
you can select the Constrained, Unconstrained, or Fixed options...Fixed...Creates the fitted spline as the same shape as defining geometry but it is fixed in space
Sketching > Splines > B-splines > Fit Splines
Using Convert Entities
... the entity changes. Fixed...Remove the Fixed relation by dragging the endpoints. If you are creating a...
Sketching > Sketch Tools > Convert Entities
Creating Zero and Negative Value Dimensions
... line position is fixed and the dimension to change is from the line to the top of the rectangle: ...
Sketching > Dimensions and Relations > Dimensions
Repair Sketch
If you have updated the sketch, click Refresh to verify that you have fixed previous errors or to find new errors
Sketching > Sketch Tools
Equal Curve Length Parametric Relations
... . You can create a fixed spline when you select a spline and any other sketch entity. You can ...
Sketching > Dimensions and Relations > Relations
Creating an Equation Driven Curve
... the curve: (locked): The start or end point is fixed. lock.png Button (unlocked): You can drag the ...
Sketching > Sketch Entities > Equation Driven Curves
Description of Sketch Relations
The entity’s size and location are fixed...However, the end points of a fixed line are free to move along the infinite line that underlies it...Fix Slot
Sketching > Dimensions and Relations > Relations > Sketch Relations Overview
Slot PropertyManager
entity. Relations specific to slots: Fix Slot...The slot size and location are fixed. Equal Slots ...
Sketching > Sketch Entities > Slots
Equation Driven Curve PropertyManager
unlock the start or end point location on the curve: (locked): The starting or ending point is fixed
Block PropertyManager
Fixes the orientation of the block so it cannot be rotated to a different angle...You can drag the block, but the angle remains fixed
Sketching > Blocks
Sketch Picture PropertyManager: Page 1
. Lock Aspect Ratio Select to keep a fixed width and height aspect ratio. Flip Horizontally Click to...
Sketching > Sketch Tools > Sketch Picture > Sketch Picture PropertyManager
Sketch Relations Icons
...). Equal Slots Added Added Fixed relation added to point...Fix Slot Added Horizontal Added Horizontal ...
Editing Splines
... of dimensions and constraints, such as Fix...fixed.png Button and Horizontal horizontal.png Button , ...
Sketching > Splines > B-splines
Using Traction and Belts for Layout Sketches
Limit the use of the Fix relation, for example to the center of one...Adding multiple fix relations potentially restricts the model's degrees of freedom
Linear Sketch Pattern PropertyManager
...at 10º: Fix X-axis direction...Applies a constraint to fix the rotation of instances along the X-axis. ...
Sketching > Sketch Tools > Sketch Patterns
Making Paths
... sketch entity and arc center) Fix center of bottom arc path_cam-follower_04.gif Add a Tangent ...
Sketching > Sketch Tools > Make Path
FAQ Sketch Relations
What is an over defined sketch and how do I fix it...What are dangling relations or dimensions and how do I fix them