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Insert Sketch
Insert > Sketch (Part/CAM Level)
Use this command to insert a new part sketch. A part sketch is one that resides at the part level. Sketches can also be root objects and reside at the object level like a part or drawing packet. These are referred to as Root Sketches.You can also create sketches in a CAM plan to be used for profiles or containment.
The insertion plane is the only required input.
The optional inputs include the up direction, the plane origin, reference face edges and the ability to orient the sketch to the active view.
When Creating a Sketch on a Face
Caution: the origin of a sketch created on a face is at an arbitrary location so you may want to either use the Origin option or create reference edges to dimension from.
Required Inputs
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Plane
Select an insertion plane to locate the sketch. It can be a datum plane or a part face. The new sketch is activated for editing.
Optional Inputs
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Up
Select the Y-Axis direction of the sketch plane or middle-click to use the default direction of the insertion plane.
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Origin
Select a point to define the XY origin of the sketch plane or middle-click to accept the default origin of the selected plane.
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Reference face edges
Check this box if you want face edges automatically referenced into the sketch when the sketch is created on a face.
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Orient the active view
Check this box if you want the sketch plane automatically oriented with the active view.