This task shows how to create a closed profile. A profile may also be open (if you click the profile end point in the free space). Profiles may be composed of lines and arcs which you create either by clicking or using the Sketch tools toolbar. | |||
Three profile mode options are available: |
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The line appears as shown here, with the constraints corresponding to the line created via the Sketch tools toolbar options. |
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Note that at this step, you may also enter length L and angle A values.
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When you sketch a profile using the cursor (in other words without using the Sketch tools toolbar and typically the Tangent Arc ) you can switch from the Line mode to the Tangent Arc mode by holding down the mouse left button, moving the cursor and then releasing the button to position the tangent arc end point. A rubberbanding rectangle appears representing the arc of circle. Tangent arcs are always positioned in the direction of the element previously created. |
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The default mode is back to Line.
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The profile results as shown here: |
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