Reference Mode

Access: Invoke the Sketcher, define the sketch plane and then invoke this function from one of the following locations:

This function appears in the Sketcher Dimension dialog and also in the Sketcher toolbar.

  1. Access the Sketcher and then either:

    1. While creating a dimension, press the Turn to Reference button in the Sketcher Dimension dialog.

    2. Double-click an existing dimension (while in Select mode ) and press the Turn to Reference button in the Sketcher Dimension dialog.

    3. Single-click a dimension or line (while in Select mode ) and press the Turn to Reference button in the Sketcher toolbar.

Reference Mode is used to natively create construction or reference entities. THis mode is not available in the drafting environment.

  1. Open the Sketcher.

  2. Click the Reference Mode button  to activate reference mode—The Line tool is selected by default.

  3. While reference mode is active (indicated by the highlighted icon ) , all Sketcher geometry tools will create reference entities.

    Note: Dimensions created from any of these geometry tools while in reference mode will be created as regular dimensions.

  4. Deactivate Reference Mode by either clicking the Reference Mode button again or clicking the Select Entities icon .

Notes:

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