Vocab
Cut
A feature that linearly projects a sketch to remove material from a part
Loft
Creates a 3D solid or surface in the space between several cross sections.
Hole
An opening into or through something
Line
A straight sketch entity with two endpoints
Axis
A straight line that can be used to create model geometry, features, or patterns
Construction Lines
Thin lines that serve as guides when sketching or drawing; barely visible
Smart Dimension
A tool that allows you to add dimensions to your sketch
Ratio
A comparison of two quantities by division
Dimension Line
A line that references the dimension text to extension lines indicating the entity being measured
Plane
A flat surface that has no thickness and extends forever
Rib
A relatively thin-walled closed support member acting as a brace support.
Shell
A feature that hollows out a part, leaving open the selected faces and thin walls on the remaining faces
Extrude
A feature that linearly projects a sketch to add material to a part
Pattern
A repeated selected sketch entities, features, or components in an array, which can be linear, circular, or sketch-driven
Thru Hole (Clearance or Through Hole)
A hole that goes completely through all material in an object
Edge
A single outside boundary of a feature
Blind Hole
A hole drilled to a specific depth
Architecture scale
A scale that is commonly of triangular cross section and its units are based on foot/inch fractional dimensions.
Circular Pattern
A pattern that repeats selected circular sketched entities
Part
A single 3D object made up of features
Diameter
The length of a line through the center and touching two points on a circle's edge
Ruler
A tool used to measure the length of an object. This instrument is only as precise as the indentions given. It is not as precise as a caliper or a micrometer.
Sweep
defined by using custom 2D cross-section (or face) moved along a pre-set path to create a 3D shape
Origin
A fixed point from which coordinates are measured.
Freehand technical sketch
A rough design or plan drawn without measuring instruments