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(OP)
Good Afternoon


Is there any way to save just sketches, like you can save features in
the design library.  There are some sketches that I use for both
extrudes and sweeps and I would like to be able to save just the
sketch.


Any suggestions?


Thanks
Chris

RE: Sketches

You can paste it into a new part and save the sketch by saving the new part (only a single sketch in the part).


Jeff Mowry
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RE: Sketches

Library Feature is also an option.


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RE: Sketches

(OP)
How do I add just a sketch to a library feature?

RE: Sketches

Same way you add a feature ... just select it & do a Save as > sldlfp


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RE: Sketches

(OP)
OK, Thanks


Chris

RE: Sketches

When I first started with SW, I created a part similar to what Theophilus suggested, but with multiple sketches of often used shapes. Each sketch was named per the shape ... Star, Cross, etc, then when a particular shape was needed, I simply opened the part, then "drag-n-dropped" the sketch needed. Each sketch was fully dimensioned but not located (from the origin) so that it could easily be resized & located where needed in the new sketch.


Making the best use of this Forum.  FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions.  FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of.  FAQ559-520

RE: Sketches

IN SW 2006 you will see new functionality called sketch blocks.  It will be the best solution to your answer.  You will love them.

RE: Sketches

You can also record a macro, create the sketch, and save the macro. When you start a new sketch, play the macro.
Yanceman.

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