1 Draw Mode. 2 Notable Points (RMB) End point: Snaps to the closest end point of the selected entity. Mid point: Snaps to the middle point of the selected.

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Draw Mode

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Notable Points (RMB)

End point: Snaps to the closest end point of the selected entity.

Mid point: Snaps to the middle point of the selected entity.

Centre: Snaps to the center point of an arc or circle.

Near point: Snaps to the point on an entity nearest the selection point.

Quadrant: Snaps to the nearest intersection point of the arc entity and a quadrant dividing line

Sketch: Snaps to a plane point at the cursor.

Intersection: Snaps to the intersection point of two entities. LMB click the first entity then while holding the LMB drag the cursor over the intersecting entity, release the button when the intersection point is highlighted

Centre layer: Snaps to the centroid point of the entire project

Tangent: Snaps to a point on an entity to allow tangency

Perpendicular: Snaps to a point on the selected entity to force perpendicularity

Are snapping points that aid in drawing the project.

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End Point

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Mid Point

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Centre

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Near Point

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Quadrant

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Sketch Point

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Intersection

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Centre Layer

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Tangent

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Perpendicular

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Selection Menu (RMB)

Repeat last commandSelect All: Selects all the project entities. Deselect All: Cancels all active selections. Select Result: Selects all the entities that have been created or modified in the latest operation. Select Window: Selects all the entities that are completely or partially inside the selection window created by dragging the LMBSelect Part: Selects all the entities that belong to the same part as the first selectedSelect Layer: Selects all the entities on the same layer as the first selected.Select Continuous: Selects all the continuous entities between two entities. Select Profile: Selects all the entities around the part.Select Color: Selects all the entities of the same color as the first selected.Select Type: Selects all the entities of the same type as the first selectedMultiple Select: Lists all the entities under the cursor for selectionInvert Selection: Reverses the current selection by deselecting the selected and selecting the unselected.

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Draw Mode Draw Tab

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Is used to create a line segment between two points. The segment is created starting at the From point and ending at the To point. The points may be picked, entered, or calculated.

Line 2 points

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Create a new project and click on the Line 2 points tool. Enter the From point 0,0

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Enter the To point 10,10.

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Press Escape or select Cancel to quit the tool.

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Select ‘Line 2 points’ then pick the end point of the line for the From point.

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Enter 10,0 for the To point and click Ok.

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Use the Midpoint snap for the next To point and click Ok.

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Press Escape or Select Cancel to quit the tool.

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Select the line by clicking on it near the red arrow.

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Pick the Modify tab and then the Trim/Extend tool.

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Pick this line to complete the trim.

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Is used to undo the last command and may be repeated to undo multiple commands in sequence. The drop down arrow may be used to undo several commands at once.

Toolbar Button:

Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl+Z

Undo

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Is used to Redo the last Undo and may be repeated to Redo multiple Undos in sequence. The drop down arrow may be used to Redo several Undos at once.

Toolbar Button:

Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl+Y

Redo

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Ways of entering To points

Absolute: (±X, ±Y) This point is located measuring from the origin or (0,0) point. Example (10,-5)

Incremental: (@ ±X, ±Y) This point is located measuring from the last point used. Example (@20,10)

Absolute Distance Angle: (D< ± A) This point is located a distance D at an Angle A from the origin or (0,0) point. Example (10<45)

Incremental Distance Angle: (@D< ± A) This point is located a distance D at an Angle A from the last point used. Example (@10<45)

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Examples

0,0

10,-5

@20,10

@10<45

10<45

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A b s o lu te

( 0 ,0 )

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T r im

(1 ,4 )

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S ta r t in lo w e r le f t c o rn e ra n d w o r k c lo c k w is e .

(@ 0 ,2 )(3 ,3 )

(3 ,1 )

( 1 ,1 )

(1 ,3 ) ( @ 2 , 0 )

( @ 0 , -2 )(@ -2 ,0 )

( 4 ,1 )

4 .0 0

2 .0 0

4 .0 0

1 .5 0

( 6 , 4 )

4 .5 0

2 . 0 0

0 .7 5

( 8 ,1 )

Draw Using: Line 2 Points

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Is used to create a line segment starting at a From point with a defined angle and length. The points may be picked, entered, or calculated.

Line angle length

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Create a new project, do not save, pick the Draw tab, and then the Line angle length tool.

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Enter From 0,0 and click Ok.

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Angle 45, click Ok.

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Length 15.

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click Ok to complete the tool.

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Select Line angle length, use the End point snap to select the From point.

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Angle –90, click Ok.

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Use the End point Snap to select the lower end of the diagonal line to get the length.

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Completed line

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Select Line angle length, use the End point snap to select the From point.

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Angle 135, Ok.

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Use the Near point Snap to select a point on the line as shown to define the length.

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Completed line.

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Select the line by clicking on it near the top.

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Pick the Modify tab and then the Trim/Extend tool.

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Pick the line to complete the trim.

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- 1 3 5 °- 9 0 °

- 4 5 °

0 °

4 5 °9 0 °

1 3 5 °

1 8 0 °

(4 ,1 .5 )

(< - 3 0 ,1 )

(< - 1 3 5 ,2 )

(< 6 0 , 2 )

(3 , 5 )5 6 . 3 1 °

3 .6 1

(< 9 0 ,2 ) ( < 0 ,2 )

(< - 9 0 ,2 )

4 .0 0

( 0 ,0 )

C r e a te L in e U s in g E n d p o in t S n a p

C r e a te L in e U s in g M id p o in t S n a p

T r im

(1 , 4 )

2 .0 0

( 1 ,1 )

4 .0 0

2 .0 0

4 .0 0

1 .5 0

(6 ,4 )

4 .5 0

2 . 0 0

0 . 7 5

(8 ,1 )

0 °

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1 3 5 °

1 8 0 °

2 2 52 7 0

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Draw Using: Line Angle Length

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Is used to create a rectangle by selecting two corner points or by selecting a From point then defining the Length and Height. Both options require that the base rotation angle to be defined as well. Fillets may also be added for all corners.

Rectangle

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Create a new project, select the Rectangle tool, and define the From point at 0,0.

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Enter the value for P2 as 40,30.

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Click Ok then the F2 key to zoom all. Leave Angle 0 and Fillet unchecked.

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Click Ok to complete the tool.

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Enter the Length value as 40. click Ok.

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Enter the Height value as 30. click Ok.

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Leave Angle 0 and Fillet unchecked.

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Leave Angle 0, check Fillet and click Ok.

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Key in 5 for the Radius.

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Enter Angle 30, check Fillet and click Ok.

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Key in 10 for the Radius.

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Click Ok to complete the tool.Then press F2 to zoom all.

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1 .5 0

4 .0 0

1 5 .0 0 °

3 .0 0

1 .5 0

2 .0 0

T rim

M id p o in t

M id p o in t

(1 ,1 )(5 ,1 )

2 .0 0

R 0 .5 0 (8 .5 ,1 )

(1 ,4 )

(6 ,7 )

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Draw Using: Rectangle

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Is used to create a regular polygon defined by the number of sides and either the circumscribed radius, the inscribed radius or the length of a side.

Polygon

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Create a new project, select the Polygon tool, and enter 5 for the number of sides. Click Ok.

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Enter 6 for the Parameter and check Circumscribed radius. Click Ok.

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Enter 0,10 for the Central point. Click Ok.

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Enter 180 for the Angle. Click Ok.

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Completed Pentagon.

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Without starting a new project, select the Polygon tool and enter 5 for the number of sides. Click Ok.

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Enter 6 for the Parameter and check Inscribed radius. Click Ok.

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Press F2 to zoom all

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Without starting a new project, select the Polygon tool and enter 5 for the number of sides. Click Ok.

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Enter 6 for the Parameter and check Side. Click Ok.

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Completed pentagons.

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Is used to create an ellipse the same way as creating a rectangle.

Ellipse

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Create a new project, select the Ellipse tool, and define the From point at 5,5.

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Enter the value for P2 as 10,7.5. Click Ok.

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Leave Angle 0. Click Ok.

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Completed Ellipse.

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Create a new project, select the Ellipse tool, and define the From point at 5,5.

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Enter 10 for the Length value. Click Ok.

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Enter 5 for the Height value. Click Ok.

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Enter 45 for the Angle value. Click Ok.

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Completed Ellipse.

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Is used to define an arc passing through 3 points; the start point (From), the end point (By) and a point the arc passes through (To). On checking Second point the By and To points are switched.

Arc 3 points

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Create a new project, select the Arc 3 points tool, and define the From point at 0,5.

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Enter 15,5 for the By point. Second point is not checked so the By point the is end point. Click Ok.

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Enter 8,3 for the To point. Click Ok then Cancel.

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The completed Arc

From (0,5) By (15,5)

To (8,3)

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Create a new project, select the Arc 3 points tool, and define the From point at 0,5.

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Enter 15,5 for the By point. Second point is checked so the By point the is through point. Click Ok.

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Enter 8,3 for the To point which is now the end point. Click Ok then Cancel.

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Press F2 to Zoom All

From (0,5) By (15,5)To (8,3)

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Is used to create an arc using its center point, starting point (From), and ending point (To). The arc direction is also defined as either clockwise or counterclockwise.

Arc center and 2 points

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Create a new project, select the Arc center and 2 points tool, define the Central point at 10,5 and CW.

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Click Ok and select the Sketch snap. Position your cursor as shown and click to define the From point.

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Move the cursor to the position shown for the To point and click.

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The completed arc.

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Create a new project, select the Arc center and 2 points tool, define the Central point at 10,5 and CCW.

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Click Ok and select the Sketch snap. Position your cursor as shown and click to define the From point.

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Move the cursor to the position shown for the To point and click.

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Press F2 to view the completed arc.

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Is used to create an arc using a start point (From), a direction (Angle), and an end point (To).

Arc P1 d P2

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Create a new project, select the Arc P1 d P2 tool,enter 0,0 for From and 45 for Angle. Click Ok.

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Move the cursor around and notice the beginning angle does not change. Click a point on the screen.

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Select Cancel or Escape to quit this arc tool.

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Is used to create an arc by defining the radius and the two endpoints (From and To)

Arc radius P1 P2

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Create a new project, select the Arc radius P1 P2 tool,enter 10 for the Radius and CCW. Click Ok.

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Enter 0,0 for the From point and click Ok

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Enter 0,18 for the To point and click Ok.

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Click Cancel or Escape to end the tool.

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Create a new project and create this rectangle.

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Using the Arc radius P1 P2 tool, add the arc to the right side as shown.

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Select the line.

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Delete the line. The shape is complete.

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Is used to create two reciprocally tangent arcs

BiArc

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Create a new project, select the BiArc tool, Enter From 0,0 and Angle -90. Click Ok.

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Enter To 5,5 and click Ok.

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Enter Coefficient 0.75 and click Ok.

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Zoom All to see the completed arcs.

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Is used to create a curve based on a series of points on a plane. This feature must be ‘exploded’ to be used for machining.

Nurbs curve

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Create a new project, select the Nurbs curve tool.

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The Select points window opens.

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Select the Sketch snap and begin placing points on the screen.

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The line changes with each point added. Points may also be entered or picked from existing geometry.

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Click Ok, select the curve, and then pick the Modify tab. Notice the Explode tool is active.

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Select the Explode tool and enter .125 for the Tolerance. Click Ok

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The curve may now be used for machining. Larger tolerances create fewer pieces.

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Is used to define a circle the circumference of which passes through the three given points: start (From), intermediate (2nd point), and end (To).

Circ 3 points

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Create a new project, select the Circ 3 points tool. Using the Sketch snap, pick 3 points in the screen.

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Place the third point to complete the tool.

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Points may be selected from existing geometry too.

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Is used to define a circle by specifying its center point and selecting one point in the graphics area or by entering the radius value in the dialog box.

Circ center and points

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Create a new project, select the Circ center and points tool. Enter 0,0 for the center and click Ok.

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Enter 10 for the radius and click Ok.

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Zoom all to see the entire circle.

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Press Ctrl+Z to undo the circle. Select the Circ center and points tool. Enter 0,0 for the center and click Ok.

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Using the Sketch snap, pick a point on the screen

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The completed circle.

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Is used to create a circle with a diameter equal to the distance between two points.

Circ 2 points

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Create a new project, select the Circ 2 points tool. Enter 0,10 for the From point and click Ok.

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Enter 10,10 for the P2 point and click Ok.

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The completed circle.

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text

Text

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Create a new project, select the Text tool. Enter ‘EasySTONE in the Text field with No profile.

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Click on the Font... Button and select the default font. This is the simplest font available. Click Ok.

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Click Ok.

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Select the Sketch snap and the Center radio button. Move the text near the center of the screen and click.

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Set the Angle value to 0 and click Ok.

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The completed text.

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For our purposes the text needs to be exploded. Select all of the text by clicking on it.

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On the Modify tab select the Explode tool with the Normal radio button selected. Click Ok.

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The text has been converted to lines and arcs.

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Are used to apply dimensions to existing geometry.

Quotes

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Create a new project and draw the shapes shown.

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Using the Linear quotes tool, dimension the rectangle as shown.

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Using the Radial quotes tool, dimension the circle as shown.

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Using the Angular quotes tool, dimension the angle as shown.

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Is used to import another EasySTONE project or parts of it into the current project.

Import

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Is used to import a set of standard shapes with customizable features and dimensions. This tool is not used in this course.

Components

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The Modify tab or Edit menu contain a number of commands for modifying existing geometry. The geometry must be selected before the commands are active and available for use.

Modify / Edit

Create the part below using inches. The corner fillets are 1.

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Is used to move selected geometry from one point to another. The points may be picked, entered, or calculated. The original may be kept by selecting Create copy.

Move

CTRL-select the edge of the part. Click on the Move tool. Enter 0,0 for the From point and check Create copy. Click Ok.

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Using the Sketch snap, move the geometry near the location shown and click on the graphics screen.

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The geometry is moved and a copy is created. Click on Undo to undo the Move/Copy.

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Is used to rotate one or more selected entities about a Central point. The angle of rotation is requested after selecting the Central point. The original may be kept by selecting Create copy.

Rotate

Select these 3 entities. Click on the Rotate tool. Select the endpoint as shown for the Central point. Do not create a copy.

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Enter or pick -45 for the Angle. Click Ok.

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The entities are rotated. Click on Undo to undo the rotate.

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Is used to Scale the selected entities about a Central point. The Coefficient is a multiplying factor used to enlarge or reduce the size. To increase the size use a number larger than 1. To reduce the size use a number smaller than 1 but greater than 0.

Scale

Select all. Click on the Scale tool. Enter 0,0 for the Central point then click Ok.

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Enter 2 for the Coefficient (increase the part size.) Click Ok

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Select all. Click on the Scale tool. Enter 0,0 for the Central point then click Ok.

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Enter 0.5 for the Coefficient (decrease the part size.) Click Ok

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Scale complete.

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Is used to Mirror the selected entities about a reference axis. The reference axis may be vertical, horizontal, or any angle in between. The original may be kept by checking Create copy.

Mirror

Select all. Click on the Mirror tool. Click on the vertical button. Use the Sketch snap to locate the vertical axis.

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Click in the graphics area. Notice that the text is not mirrored. Text must be Exploded to be Mirrored.

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Select all. Click on the Mirror tool. Click on the horizontal button. Use the Sketch snap to locate the horizontal axis.

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Click in the graphics area. Again, notice that the text is not mirrored. Text must be Exploded to be Mirrored.

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Select all. Click on the Mirror tool and the oblique button. Use the Sketch snap to pick the P1 point of the oblique axis.

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Use the Sketch snap to pick the P2 point of the oblique axis.

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Again, notice that the text is not mirrored. Text must be Exploded to be Mirrored.

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Is used to Offset selected entities a specified distance and direction from the original location. The selected entities must form a continuous path that does not cross itself. The original geometry may be kept by checking Create copy.

Offset

Individual entities may be Offset and copied using this tool.

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With multiple entities, the corner type for the anglesmust also be defined as fillet, bevel, or sharp

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Is used to create a Chamfer or Fillet on a corner created by two adjoining entities.

Chamfer / Fillet

It is possible to create more than one fillet at a time. Enter the Fillet radius in the input box and click Ok.

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The completed Fillets.

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The completed Fillets with Keep extrem checked.

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It is also possible to create more than one chamfer at a time. Enter the Chamfer length in the input box and click Ok.

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The completed Chamfers.

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Is used to Trim or Extend an entity using another entity as the limit of the Trim or Extend.

Trim / Extend

Select the entity to extend and then the Trim / Extend tool.

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Click on another entity to compete the Extend.

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To Trim an entity click on the end of the entity to be removed and then click on the Trim / Extend tool.

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Click on another entity to compete the Trim.

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1 Draw Mode. 2 Notable Points (RMB) End point: Snaps to the closest end point of the selected entity. Mid point: Snaps to the middle point of the selected.

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selection point

near point

mid point

sketch point

centroid point

middle point

center point

plane point