Close Points : Options and Results

Access:

  1. Access the Sketcher.

  2. Press the Sketcher Tools button in the Sketcher toolbar.

  3. Press the Close Points button in the Sketcher Tools toolbar.

This function allows you to take a set of sketch curves, detach them from the external reference (optional) and close the open points of these curves within a defined tolerance. It also lets you add horizontal/vertical constraints to the relevant curves within a defined tolerance.

Required Step 1

Pick the curves to be closed and then exitexitMiddle Mouse Button. The following option is displayed:

Set the following toggle option:

Show Open Points

Press Show Open Points to display all the open points in the part.

Hide Open Points

Press Hide Open Points to hide all the open points.

Pick the curves to be closed and then exitexitMiddle Mouse Button.

Required Step 2

Set the parameters. The following parameters are displayed:

Set the parameters as required.

Point Tolerance

If the distance between points is less than or equal to the defined tolerance value, then close the points.

Hor./Ver. Tolerance

If a line deviates from the horizontal (or vertical) by the defined value or less, then a horizontal (or vertical) constraint is created for the line. This value is set in degrees.

Detach

This is a toggle option Detach / Do Not Detach that enables you to detach (or not to detach) the curves from the external reference, as required.

When you have set the parameters, press OK or Apply in the Feature Guide to complete the function. The gaps are closed.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.