2d vs 3d sketches and hole wizard
2d vs 3d sketches and hole wizard
(OP)
When creating holes using hole wizard...
1. If the points are predefined in a sketch it will create a 3d sketch as part of the feature and leave the original sketch that it is referencing.
2. If you instead choose to create the points that will define the hole placement "inside" hole wizard it will create a 2d sketch inside of the feature.
Can someone explain the differences this will make, any downside to the either option.
Dr Gonzo
1. If the points are predefined in a sketch it will create a 3d sketch as part of the feature and leave the original sketch that it is referencing.
2. If you instead choose to create the points that will define the hole placement "inside" hole wizard it will create a 2d sketch inside of the feature.
Can someone explain the differences this will make, any downside to the either option.
Dr Gonzo






RE: 2d vs 3d sketches and hole wizard
I prefer to predefine my sketch points with a 2D sketch since I often move holes around after creating them. This way, I can easily edit my hole positions in my 2D sketch by changing dimensions in the defining sketch.
You may be able to do this using the second option you discussed--I'm not sure.
Jeff Mowry
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RE: 2d vs 3d sketches and hole wizard
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RE: 2d vs 3d sketches and hole wizard
I can see the benefit of doing the sketch in hole wizard, but can't really see the downside of the first method. I generally feel if the model has good integrity and adheres to design criteria then the method that works best for you is.
Any other opinions, educated or otherwise.
Thanks,
Dr Gonzo
RE: 2d vs 3d sketches and hole wizard
I would imagine they added the 3D sketch idea so you could use points that already existed in sketches built for other purposes.
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