Adding Explode Lines

In this example, a route line is added between a pin and a hole in a shaft in an exploded view.

1. Select one face, circular edge, or straight edge on each of the two items you want to connect.
   For example, select the face of the hole and the circular edge of the pin:

   
   
   

   A preview of the route line appears.

   
   
   

2. Click .
   The route line appears.

   
   
   

   The Route Line tool stays active so you can insert multiple lines.

   All lines in an explode line sketch appear in phantom font.
3. Add more route lines, or click again to close the PropertyManager.

In this example, a route line in an explode line sketch goes through a component, so a jog is added to go around that component.

1. Click Jog Line (Explode Sketch toolbar).
2. Click a line to begin the jog.
3. Move the pointer to preview the width and depth of the jog.
   
   
   

   If you click on the sketch line and release the pointer, you can change planes in the 3D sketch by pressing Tab. If you click and drag (without releasing), you cannot change planes.
4. Click again to complete the jog.
   
   
   

   The Jog tool stays active so you can insert multiple jogs.

5. Click to close the PropertyManager.