SolidWorks 2010 Bible

Chapter 7: Selecting Features

Caution
Be careful with the Override Dims on Drag option. If you accidentally drag a fully defined sketch, this setting
enables SolidWorks to completely resize the sketch. For working conceptually, it can be a great aid, but for
final production models, you may do better to turn this off.n

Instant 3D offers different editing options depending on how a sketch is selected.

l A sketch is selected from the graphics window. The pull arrow appears, enabling you

to create an extruded boss or cut.

l A sketch is selected from the FeatureManager. If the sketch has relations to anything

outside of the sketch, the sketch is highlighted with no special functionality available. If

no external relations exist, a box with stretch handles enable scaling the sketch, and a set

of axes with a wing enables you to move the sketch in X or Y or X and Y. Figure 7.7 shows

this situation.

When Instant 3D is activated, double-clicking a sketch in either the FeatureManager or on a sketch

element in the graphics window opens that sketch. While you are in a sketch, if you double-click

with the Select cursor in blank space in the graphics window, you close the sketch. This only

works for 2D sketches; 3D sketches can be opened, but not closed, this way.

FIGURE 7.7

Sketch scaling and moving options with Instant 3D

Ruler for hole diameter

Drag handles and web for hole location

Drag handle for hole depth

Drag handle for hole diameter Drag handle to draft dimension