19 The Sketch module
19. The Sketch module
Sketches are two-dimensional profiles that are used to help form the geometry defining an ABAQUS/CAE native part. You use the Sketch module to create a sketch that defines a planar part, a beam, or a partition or to create a sketch that might be extruded, swept, or revolved to form a three-dimensional part. This chapter explains how you use the tools within the Sketch module to create, modify, and manage sketches. The following topics are covered:
“Understanding the role of the Sketch module,” Section 19.1
“Entering and exiting the Sketch module,” Section 19.2
“Overview of the Sketch module,” Section 19.3
“Basic Sketcher concepts,” Section 19.4
“Sketcher geometry,” Section 19.5
“Specifying precise geometry,” Section 19.6
“Controlling sketch geometry,” Section 19.7
“Modifying, copying, and offsetting objects,” Section 19.8
“Customizing the Sketcher,” Section 19.9
“Sketching simple objects,” Section 19.10
“Creating construction geometry,” Section 19.11
“Constraining, dimensioning, and parameterizing a sketch,” Section 19.12
“Editing dimensions,” Section 19.13
“Adding reference geometry,” Section 19.14
“Projecting edges onto a sketch,” Section 19.15
“Moving or copying sketch geometry,” Section 19.16
“Modifying objects,” Section 19.17
“Creating patterns, offsetting, and deleting objects,” Section 19.18
“Undoing and redoing sketching actions,” Section 19.19
“Resetting the view,” Section 19.20
“Managing stand-alone sketches,” Section 19.21
