Essentials Course.book

Lesson 2
Introduction to Sketching
SolidWorks 2006 Training Manual
What Controls
Design Intent?
Desired Design
Intent
Design intent in a sketch is captured and controlled by a combination of
two things:
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Sketch relations
Create geometric relationships such as parallel, collinear,
perpendicular, or coincident between sketch elements.
Dimensions
Dimensions are used to define the size and location of the sketch
geometry. Linear, radial, diameter and angular dimensions can be
added.
To fully define a sketch and capture the desired design intent requires
understanding and applying a combination of relations and dimensions.
In order for the sketch to change properly, the correct relations and
dimensions are required. The required design intent is listed below:
Horizontal and vertical
lines.
Angle value.
Parallel Distance value.
Pre-Release
Do not copy or distribute
Right-angle corners, or
perpendicular lines.
Overall length value.
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