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sketch environment. You can create geometry for part features. The changes
you make to a sketch are reflected in the model.
LocationFor more information
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“Sketch Environment”
Help topic
“Application Options settings > Part tab”
“Application Options settings > Sketch tab”
Work with Sketch BlocksTutorial
Sketch Blocks
In many assembly designs, rigid shapes are repeated.
You can use sketch blocks to capture such shapes as a
fixed set, and place instances of the set where needed.
You can define nested sketch blocks and place flexible
instances of these blocks. These flexible instances retain
specified degrees of freedom that allow them to simulate
kinematic subassemblies.
Sketch blocks are created in 2D part sketches and can be comprised only of
sketch objects. Sketch block definitions are contained in the Blocks folder
while sketch block instances reside under the parent sketch. You can control
the appearance and format of block definitions and instances.
Use sketch blocks to represent components in your top-down design layout.
After you create a sketch block, you can add instances of the block to your
layout. This method for adding components in multiple locations in the design
is quick and associative. Any changes to the block definition are propagated
to all block instances.
LocationFor more information
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“Sketch blocks”
Help topic
“Top-down design”
Sketch BlocksTutorial
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