Selecting Linear Sketch Entities for Direction References To select linear sketch entities for direction references: Select a plane or a face to sketch on. Sketch a line for direction reference. Sketch the entities to pattern. Click Linear Sketch Pattern (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Tools > Linear Pattern. In the PropertyManager, under Entities to Pattern, select the sketch entities to pattern . Select the line to define Direction 1. Define Direction 2. Click . Parent topicLinear Sketch Entity as Direction Reference