Additionally, you will find that the origin, originally blue in color, is now red. First, you will notice that the Sketch icon we just used has now been replaced with an Exit Sketch icon. There are several indicators that sketch mode is active. For this reason, it is important for new users to be certain that sketch mode is active when creating dimensions. However, dimensions created outside of sketch mode will not constrain the sketch, and can become very confusing. Note: Dimensions are one important exception to this rule, as they can be added both within and outside of sketch mode. Likewise, many commands can be executed only when in sketch mode.
It is important to understand when sketch mode is active, as many other SOLIDWORKS commands will be unavailable in this mode. Once a plane has been selected, the view orientation will automatically rotate normal to the plane, and you will be entered into sketch mode. To proceed, select one of the planes in the graphics area:ĭefault Planes Showing after Starting First Sketch Beginning Sketch Mode Once the first sketch has been created, subsequent sketches will not automatically show these planes, although they can still be used.Īdditionally, any planar or flat faces of existing geometry can be used as sketching surfaces.
Note: Be sure to select the Sketch icon and not the arrow beneath it – clicking the arrow will provide an option to create a 3D sketch, which we are not using here.īecause this is the first sketch in the new part, the system automatically displays the three default planes in the model, which act as the primary sketching surfaces in the model. Click the down arrow next to the search bar at the top right of the screen, choose Commands, and then type in the name of the command you'd like to use. Remember: You can search for commands in SOLIDWORKS if you do not know where they are.
Once the user interface is visible, click the Sketch tab of the CommandManager and select the Sketch icon on the left-hand side. To begin, create a new part and select your desired template. Getting StartedĪ sketch is almost always the first step in designing a new part. Sketches in SOLIDWORKS are like the foundation of a skyscraper – without them, you couldn’t build one! Well-developed sketches are one of the major keys to creating intelligent and flexible models, and we want to introduce you to several sketching tools/techniques and provide you with the understanding you need to start creating your own.
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