Alibre Design

Chapter 9 - Working with Parts9.3.1 Editing Sketches and FeaturesAfter the initial creation of a feature, you can always edit the original feature sketch orthe defining properties of the feature.‣ To edit a feature sketch:1. In the Design Explorer, click the plus sign next to the feature to expand it anddisplay its associated sketch.2. Right-click the sketch and select Edit from the pop-up menu; or double-click thesketch.Or1. Select the feature in the work area.2. Right-click and select Edit Feature Sketch from the pop-up menu.The feature sketch appears in sketch mode and you can edit the sketch.‣ To edit a feature:1. In the Design Explorer, right-click feature and select Edit from the pop-up menu.Or1. Select the feature in the work area.2. Right-click and select Edit Feature from the pop-up menu.The dialog box associated with the feature type appears displaying the original featureproperties. You can change the properties as required.9.3.2 Suppressing Features in PartsYou can suppress features to temporarily remove them from a part. Suppressingfeatures hides them in the display and prevents the feature from being used in anyother modeling operations. Suppressed features are not calculated duringregeneration.227