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Displaying the Sketcher Triad

To display the sketcher triad:

In a 3D sketch, right-click in the graphics area and select Show Sketcher Triad.
Parent topic3D Sketching Capabilities
Creating Mirrored Entities in 3D Sketch
Aligning the Triad with the Component Origin
Aligning the Triad with Component Geometry
Modifying Geometry with the Triad
3DSketch PropertyManager
3D Sketch Plane PropertyManager
Coordinate Systems in 3D Sketches
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