3.1.6.4.7.
Sketch search (2D)
3.1.6.4.7.1.
Sketch search (2D): The most important things at a glance |  |
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Creating sketches is simple and quick.
The sketch search (2D) [Sketch search (2D)] is useful if no reference part is available for a geometric search (3D) [Geometric search (3D)]. In a second step, the search may then be continued with Geometric search (3D) [Geometric search (3D)].
All search methods can be combined with each other, only sketch search (2D) [Sketch search (2D)] and geometric search (3D) [Geometric search (3D)] are mutually exclusive.
The sketch search (2D) [Sketch search (2D)] is ideal if there is a special characteristic that can ideally be captured with just one simple sketch.
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The proportion between sketches matters, but not the absolute size. The crosshairs help keeping the proportion. | |
In the expanded menu of the advanced search methods, click on Sketch search (2D).
-> The same-named dialog box is opened.
Draw one to three views of the searched part.
When clicking on a cube face it is swiveled to the foreground.
Takes over all changes and closes the dialog box.
Then start the sketch search (2D) [Sketch search (2D)] using .
Closes the dialog window and starts the sketch search (2D) [Sketch search (2D)].
-> The selection is displayed in the dialog area of the search methods.
In the following sections you will first find an example, then a description of various procedures, a description of the settings dialog and a detailed description of the painting tools.