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Freeform wire

Freeform wire

Freeform wire

(OP)
Any suggestions/tips on how to model a freeform wire?  I'm trying to figure out how to get it to smoothly go through all 3 planes.

RE: Freeform wire

Help > SolidWorks Tutorials > 3D Sketching and Revolves and Sweeps

cheers

RE: Freeform wire

I don't remember if the tutorials mentions it, but it's helpful to split your display when creating 3D sketches as well.

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RE: Freeform wire

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Thanks for the advice, it definitely helped!

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