Sketch Mode

Select

Select objects, lines, entries etc.

Line

Sketch a line

Connected line

Sketches any number of lines

Parallel

Sketches a parallel to a line

Normal

Sketches a tangent to a curve

Bending

Sketches a normal line to a line

Center-point arc

Sketch a bending line

2-point arc

Sketches an arc from a centre point, start point and end point

3-point arc

Sketches a circular arc through two defined points (start and end point)

Tangential arc

Sketches an arc which is tangential to the sketch elements

Rectangle

Sketches a rectangle

Centre-Point Rectangle

Sketches a rectangle from the centre

Circle

Sketches a circle. Select the centre point of the circle and drag the cursor to define the radius or enter a value for the radius

2-Point Circle

Sketches a circle according to the circumference. Select a point on the circumference, then a second point and a third point.

3-Point Circle

Sketches a circle according to the circumference. Select a point on the circumference, then a second point and a third point.

2-Tangent Circle

Sketches a circle with two tangents. Enter the circle diameter, then select the first tangent and then the second tangent.

3-Tangent Circle

Sketches a circle with three tangents. Enter the circle diameter, then select the first tangent, then the second tangent and then the third tangent.

Inscribed Polygon

Sketches a circle with three tangents. Enter the circle diameter, then select the first tangent, then the second tangent and then the third tangent.

Circumscribed Polygon

Sketches a polygon. Specify the number of sides and select a centre point and the middle of a side edge

Edge Polygon

Sketches a polygon. Specify the number of sides and define the start point and end point of a side.

Fillet

Rounds the corner at the corner point of two sketch elements with an entered radius, whereby a tangential arc is created

Chamfer

Creates a bevel on the corner of the intersection of two sketch elements

In-Fillet

Trims the corner at the intersection of two sketch elements with an entered radius

Corner Step

Trims the corner at the intersection of two sketch elements with a rectangle. The size of the rectangle can be entered beforehand.

Edge Recess

Creates a rectangular free cut. You must enter corner distance, free cut depth and then select a corner.

Edge U-Cut

Creates an oblong-hole shaped free cut. You must enter corner distance, free cut width, free cut depth and then select a corner.

Edge V-Cut

Creates a triangular free cut. You must enter corner distance, free cut width, free cut depth and then select a corner.

Keyslot

Creates a keyhole in a circle with the entered values.

Fillet 3-Segment

Rounds three connected sketch elements

Extend

Select the sketch element that is to be extended
ctrl Select boundary
Shift Connect
Alt Drag

Trim

Select the sketch element that is to be trimmed
Ctrl Select boundary
Shift Delete element
Alt Delete polyline

Join

Used to trim and join several separate polylines into one

Offset

Offset one or more sketch elements, sketched model edges, or model faces by a specified distance

Move

Select a sketch element with ctrl select a reference point and move the sketch element

Rotate

Select a sketch element with ctrl select a rotation centre point, then a start point and an end point to rotate the sketch element

Scale

Select a sketch element with ctrl select a base point, then a start reference point and an end reference point to scale the sketch element

Mirror

Select a sketch element with ctrl then the start of the mirror line and then the end of the mirror line to mirror the sketch element

Rectangle Array

Use linear patterns to create multiple referenced copies of one or more sketch elements that you can space at equal distances along one or two linear paths. Click on the linear pattern and enter the desired values

Polar Array

Use circular patterns to create multiple referenced copies of one or more sketch elements that you can space at equal distances around an axis. Click on circular patterns and enter the desired values

Union

Select two or more closed sketched elements to combine surfaces with each other

Intersection

Select two or more closed sketch elements to generate a cutting area of selected elements

Subtraction

Select two or more closed sketch elements to trim the surface

Copy Notch

You can make multiple copies of a notch along an edge, using this tool. First, input the spacing between the copies, and the number of copies of the notch you want to make. Then, select the notch by clicking on the two-line segments that are adjacent to the notch

Delete Notch

You can delete a notch at a corner, or along a line segment, using this tool. Click on the two-line segments that are adjacent to the notch, and the notch is removed

Mirror Notch

You can mirror a notch at a corner, or along a line segment, using this tool. Click on the two-line segments that are adjacent to the notch, and the notch is mirrored

Spline

To start a new spline, click on the start point and as you click on subsequent points, the spline will be created. If you want to close the spline, press the ALT key and then click

Profile

Type in base length, flange height, thickness, flange angle, inner radius and press enter to create a profile

Text

Used to draw text that will be marked on the part by the Laser machine. When you click this tool button, the input bar displays input boxes for the text, the size, and the rotation angle

TrueType Text

Used to take the shapes of characters in any TrueType font and convert them into polylines. Laser tooling can then be applied on these polylines, and they can be cut. The first time this button is clicked, the Font dialog comes up, allowing you to choose the font to be used for the text

Common Shape

Used to create several common shapes and insert them into the drawing. When you click on this button, the Make Shape dialog appears allowing you to choose from the palette of common shapes listed

Simple Dimension

Select the first dimensioning point, then the second dimensioning point and position the dimensioning line

Baseline Dimension

Select the first dimensioning point, then the second dimensioning point and position the dimensioning line

Continue Dimension

Select the first dimensioning point, then the second dimensioning point, position the dimensioning line and select the next dimensioning point

Horizontal Ordinate Dimension

Ordinate dimensions are a set of dimensions that are measured from the ordinate zero in the drawing. Select a reference point and position the dimensioning

Vertical Ordinate Dimension

Ordinate dimensions are a set of dimensions that are measured from the ordinate zero in the drawing. Select a reference point and position the dimensioning

Angular Dimension

Creates a dimensioning for an angle. Select the first line and then the second line on which you want to dimension the angle

Radius Dimension

Creates a dimensioning for a radius. Select the circle on which you want to dimension the radius. Dimension the diameter with ctrl

Centre Point Radius Dimension

Creates a dimensioning with continuous leader for a radius. Select the circle on which you want to dimension the radius. Dimension the diameter with ctrl

Callout Dimension

Use to add notes to the drawing in the form of callouts. To create a callout, type in the text to be displayed, click to indicate where the arrow should point, and click again to indicate where the text should be placed.

Segment Dimension

Use to add dimensioning for straight line and curved segments. Click on the segment to be dimensioned and click again to position the dimension. Or hold down and click on a segment to position the dimension automatically.