Adding Relations to the Path

Now add relations to control the sweep path.

  1. Click Select on the Standard toolbar, then hold down Ctrl and select the endpoints of the tangent arc you just sketched.

    The Properties PropertyManager appears. The two endpoints are listed under Selected Entities.

  2. Under Add Relations, click Horizontal .
  3. Click .
    The dimensions and relations prevent the sweep path from changing size and shape when moved.
  4. Click Display/Delete Relations on the Sketch tab.
    The Sketch Relations PropertyManager lists all the relations in the current sketch, including both relations that are added automatically as you sketch and relations that you add manually. For example, the coincident relation between the sweep path and the revolved base was added automatically. You control the type of relation you want to see with the Filter option.
  5. In the PropertyManager, under Relations, select All in this sketch in Filter.
  6. Select each relation in Relations.
    As you select each relation, its entities are highlighted in the graphics area.
  7. Click .
    More information on sketch relations.