Chapter 11: Editing and Evaluation
FIGURE 11.6Comparing the flyout FeatureManager with the detachable PropertyManager
You may correctly ask “What’s the difference?” The difference is that when you do something like
editing a sketch plane, the current state of the FeatureManager is covered and replaced by the
PropertyManager. You may have had the new plane you wanted to use in view. Especially with
long FeatureManagers, in both parts and assemblies, when the flyout appears, you have to again
scroll to find the plane that was right in view. However you use the detachable PropertyManager, I
think you will find it an improvement over the flyout.Summarizing Part Modeling Best Practice
This section is a summary of best practice suggestions for modeling parts. Best practice lists are
important because they lay the groundwork for usage of the software, which is helpful for new
users and users who are trying to experiment with the limits of the software.