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Edit 3-D Sketch

Edit 3-D Sketch

Edit 3-D Sketch

(OP)
I am new to solid works 3-D sketching. I am up to speed on sketching but am at a loss on how to modify the dimensions I add to the sketch. I double-click dimension with no luck. Any help would be appreciated.
 

RE: Edit 3-D Sketch

Are you able to double-click and edit dimensions in 2D sketches?

RE: Edit 3-D Sketch

(OP)
yes, CorBlimey,
It took a minute to figure it out..lol.
Thanks for the reply

RE: Edit 3-D Sketch

(OP)
I am having a heck of a time using 3-D sketch. I am attempting to design a wire clip, cross-section is 2 mills. It has different angles and planes. Should I use line function or spline function?
Thanks.

RE: Edit 3-D Sketch

Dman5,

You stated you are new to SWX 3D sketching.  I suggest you invest in some time to study the tutorials, Help files and online resources.

Next , you might look at what you are trying to do and see if the 3D sketch is the best way to go.  I have been using SWX since it came out and in all honesty I rarely need to use a 3D sketch.  For one thing 2D sketches are dramatically easier to work with and for another thing I've found that most of what I need to do can be done using the 2D sketches.

Good luck.

- - -Updraft

RE: Edit 3-D Sketch

Also, I find that it helps to split the screen into four views when screwing around with 3D sketches.  Much easier to tell where the heck you are in space that way.

Dan

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