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Beginning a 3D Sketch

You can create 3D sketch entities on a working plane, or at any arbitrary point in 3D space.

To begin a 3D sketch:

Do one of the following:
  • Click 3D Sketch Tool_3D_Sketch.gif (Sketch toolbar) or Insert > 3D Sketch to open a 3D sketch on the Front plane in Isometric view.
  • Select a plane and then click 3D Sketch on Plane Tool_3D_on_a_Plane.gif (Sketch toolbar) or Insert > 3D Sketch on Plane to add a 3D sketch in Normal to view.


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