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Sketching
This chapter includes the following topics:
• Applying Torsion Continuity Relations
• Baseline and Chain Dimensions in Sketches
• Importing 2D DXF or DWG Files as Reference Sketches
• Power Modify Tool
• Silhouette Entities
Applying Torsion Continuity Relations
You can apply torsion continuity relations between splines and any other sketch entity in
2D sketches. The sketch entities must share an end point. These relations create a smooth
continuity at the end point and apply equal curvature and an equal rate of curvature to
the sketch entities.
You can apply torsion continuity relations to a spline and one of these sketch entities:
• Spline
• Arc
• Conic or elliptical arc
• Model edges that are linear, circular, conic, parabolic, elliptical, or spline-based
To apply torsion continuity relations:
1. Select a plane and open a sketch.
2. Click Style Spline (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Entities > Style Spline
.
3. Sketch a spline.
4. Right-click the spline and click Show Curvature Combs.
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