How to Dimension a Sketch Without Conflicting
Don’t dimension just to show everything you can see; dimension to control the sketch. Over-dimensioning a sketch often leads to an unsolvable…
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Why a Sketch Can Look Finished but Still Be Under-Constrained
If you create a rectangular profile and place a circle within that rectangle then delete any unnecessary segments using the Trim Entities…
Choosing the Right Sketch Plane for a New CAD Part
The choice of the first sketch plane sets a quiet tone that has implications for the rest of your CAD model. It…
How To Divide Industrial Forms Into Basic Geometries Before You Start Modeling
Even a simple desk lamp may seem like a complicated model when you examine every curve, screw, fastener, hinge, and edge simultaneously.…