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3D modeling concepts

2D and 3D constraints
Limit change, and define the shape of a
sketch. Establish the orientation of
components in assemblies and simulate
mechanical relationships between
components.

3D to 2D bidirectional associativity
Updates are automatic between the 3D model
and the associated 2D drawing. When you
change the 3D model, the drawing updates
automatically.

2D and 3D bidirectional associativity

Updates are automatic between the 2D
drawing and the associated 3D model. When
you change the model dimensions in the
drawing, the 3D model updates automatically.

parameters and units

Parameters define the size and shape of
features and control the relative positioning of
components within assemblies.

consumed and unconsumed sketches

Consumed sketches are 2D sketches or
profiles used to create a part or feature of a
part. Consumed sketches are reusable.
Unconsumed closed sketches are used to
create a part or a feature of a part.

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reference geometry
Project model edges, vertices, or work
features onto the active sketch plane.
Reference geometry is associated with the
previously created geometry.

extrude
Add volume perpendicular to a 2D sketch.

revolve
Create a concentric extrusion around an axis
or straight sketch line.

loft
Create an extrusion that modulates in shape
from one sketch profile to the next.

shell
Create a cavity in a part with a specified wall
thickness.

sweep
Create an extrusion of a sketched shape along
a defined path.

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variable fillet
Create a smooth blend from one radius to
another and a straight blend between radii.

setback radial fillet

Create tangent continuous transitions between
fillets on intersecting edges. You can specify
separate setbacks for edges in intersections.

ribs and webs

Create ribs (thin-walled closed support
shapes) and webs (thin-walled open support
shapes).

stitch surface
Stitch adjacent surface edges of the same size
together to form a quilt.

split face
Split part faces to add draft or split a part and
remove one side. Do face splits on solid and
surface bodies and part splits on solid bodies.

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face draft
Apply draft, or cant faces on molded or cast
designs so they can be retrieved from molds.

breakout view
Remove a defined area of material to expose
obscured parts or features in a drawing view.

suppress features
Suppress and unsuppress the display of one
or more features without deleting them.
Suppressed features highlight as you move
the cursor across them.

collision detection
Identify incorrectly positioned components
when you drive constraints to simulate the
mechanical motion.

tweaks and trails

Explode a presentation view with specified
tweaks and trails that are either showing or
cleared.

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3D animation
Develop, play, and record animations of
exploded views to show the order and path of
tweaks in a complex assembly. Create
detailed presentations of prototype designs or
finished products.
Press F5 to play the animation.

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