what exactly is the benefit of 3d sketching?
what exactly is the benefit of 3d sketching?
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I havnt found a use for 3d sketching, but im no expert. Or, I dont understand it. Does anyone use it? IF so, what for? Will it save me time?
Just one of those questions I have always meant to ask.
thanks..
Just one of those questions I have always meant to ask.
thanks..






RE: what exactly is the benefit of 3d sketching?
RE: what exactly is the benefit of 3d sketching?
I design parts by defining ribs like the spokes of an umbrella. I use 3D sketches to guide the shape between the spokes. This control allows for designs to be either taught (similar to an extrude to the next sketch) or inflated (like an umbrella with some wind puffing it out).
Rob Stupplebeen
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Dan
www.eltronresearch.com
Dan's Blog
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Instead, I'll often project a surface/curve onto another surface to get the 3D shape/path I need. Easy to edit, and my tangencies are always maintained when edited.
The few cases I have to use 3D sketches are often when combining several curves (like a helix to other geometry) in which I'll convert entities and join things. But then I convert the 3D sketch into a Composite Curve to better serve my requirements for a Sweep or whatever.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
A people governed by fear cannot value freedom.
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Chris
SolidWorks 10 SP4.0
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SolidWorks Legion
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