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Learning Objectives
• Edit sketches using various editing tools.
• Create rectangular patterns of sketched entities.
• Create circular patterns of sketched entities.
• Write text in the sketching environment.
• Modify sketched entities.
• Modify sketches by dynamically dragging sketched entities.

 EDITING SKETCHED ENTITIES

• Trimming Sketched Entities
CommandManager: Sketch > Trim Entities
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Trim
Toolbar: Sketch > Trim Entities

• Message Rollout
• Options Rollout

Figure 1 The Trim

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Power trim
Corner

Figure 2 Entities to be selected Figure 3 Entities after trimming

for trimming

Figure 4 Entities selected to extend Figure 5 Sketch after extension

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Trim away inside

Trim away outside

Figure 6 Entity trimmed using the Figure 7 Entity trimmed using the
Trim away inside option Trim away outside option

Trim to closest

Figure 8 Entities to be trimmed Figure 9 Sketch after

trimming the entities

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• Extending Sketched Entities

CommandManager: Sketch > Trim Entities flyout > Extend Entities

SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Extend
Toolbar: Sketch > Trim Entities flyout > Extend Entities

Figure 10 Tools in the Trim Entities Figure 11 Sketched entities before

flyout extending

Figure 12 Sketched entities after

extension

• Filleting Sketched Entities

CommandManager: Sketch > Sketch Fillet
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Fillet
Toolbar: Sketch > Sketch Fillet

Figure 13 Tools in the Figure 14 The Sketch Fillet

Sketch Fillet flyout PropertyManager

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Figure 15 Intersecting entities before Figure 16 Non-intersecting entities

and after applying a fillet before and after applying a fillet

• Chamfering Sketched Entities

CommandManager: Sketch > Sketch Fillet flyout > Sketch Chamfer
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Chamfer
Toolbar: Sketch > Sketch Fillet flyout > Sketch Chamfer

Figure 17 The Sketch Chamfer

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• Angle-distance

• Distance-distance

• Equal distance

Figure 18 Chamfers and their parameters

• Offsetting Sketched Entities

CommandManager: Sketch > Offset Entities
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Offset Entities
Toolbar: Sketch > Offset Entities

• Offset Distance
• Add dimensions
• Reverse
• Select chain
• Bi-directional
• Make base construction

Figure 19 The Offset Entities

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• Cap ends

Figure 20 Offsetting a chain of entities Figure 21 Offsetting a single entity

• Mirroring Sketched Entities

CommandManager: Sketch > Mirror Entities
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Mirror
Toolbar: Sketch > Mirror Entities

Figure 22 The Mirror PropertyManager

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Figure 23 Selecting the sketched Figure 24 Sketch after mirroring

entities and the centerline the geometry

• Mirroring While Sketching (Dynamic Mirror Entities)

CommandManager: Sketch > Dynamic Mirror Entities (Customize to add)

SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Dynamic Mirror
Toolbar: Sketch > Dynamic Mirror Entities (Customize to add)

Figure 25 The Mirror Figure 26 The centerline and the

PropertyManager symmetry symbols

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Figure 27 Sketching using the Figure 28 Sketch drawn using the

Dynamic Mirror Entities tool Dynamic Mirror Entities tool

• Moving Sketched Entities

CommandManager: Sketch > Move Entities
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Move
Toolbar: Sketch > Move Entities

Figure 29 The Move PropertyManager

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• Entities to Move Rollout

• Parameters Rollout
• Repeat

Figure 30 Moving the selected entities

• Rotating Sketched Entities

CommandManager: Sketch > Move Entities flyout > Rotate Entities
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Rotate
Toolbar: Sketch > Move Entities flyout > Rotate Entities

Figure 31 Tools in the Figure 32 The Rotate Figure 33 Dragging the cursor
Move Entities flyout PropertyManager to rotate the rectangle

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• Scaling Sketched Entities

CommandManager: Sketch > Move Entities flyout > Scale Entities
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Scale
Toolbar: Sketch > Move Entities flyout > Scale Entities

Figure 34 The Scale PropertyManager

• Copying and Pasting Sketched Entities

CommandManager: Sketch > Move Entities flyout > Copy Entities
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Copy
Toolbar: Sketch > Move Entities flyout > Copy Entities

Figure 35 The Copy PropertyManager

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 CREATING PATTERNS

Figure 36 Base feature with slots Figure 37 Base feature with slots
created along the linear edges created around a circle

• Creating Linear Sketch Patterns

CommandManager: Sketch > Linear Sketch Pattern
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Linear Pattern
Toolbar: Sketch > Linear Sketch Pattern

Figure 38 The Linear

Pattern PropertyManager

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• Direction 1 Rollout

Figure 39 Preview of the linear pattern with Figure 40 Preview of the linear pattern at
three instances along direction 1 and one an angle of 30-degree along direction 1
instance along direction 2

• Direction 2 Rollout

Figure 41 Preview of the linear pattern at an angle

of 45-degree along direction 2

• Instances to Skip Rollout

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• Creating Circular Sketch Patterns

CommandManager: Sketch > Pattern flyout > Circular Sketch Pattern
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Circular Pattern
Toolbar: Sketch > Pattern flyout > Circular Sketch Pattern

Figure 42 The Circular Pattern

PropertyManager

• Parameters Rollout

Figure 43 Parameters associated with the circular pattern

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• Instances to Skip Rollout

Figure 44 Creating circular pattern by Figure 45 Spacing and angle values

defining incremental angle between placed in the circular pattern
individual instances

 EDITING PATTERNS

Figure 46 The shortcut menu displayed on right-clicking

on the instance of a circular pattern

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 WRITING TEXT IN THE SKETCHING ENVIRONMENT

CommandManager: Sketch > Text
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Entities > Text
Toolbar: Sketch > Text

Figure 47 The Sketch Text

PropertyManager

Figure 48 Text created using the Text tool

Figure 49 Text created along an arc

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 MODIFYING SKETCHED ENTITIES

• Modifying a Sketched Line
• Modifying a Sketched Circle
• Modifying a Sketched Arc
• Modifying a Sketched Polygon
• Modifying a Spline

• Modifying a Spline by Using the Control Points

Figure 50 Partial view of the Spline

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• Modifying a Spline by Using the Spline Handles

Figure 51 The spline and the spline handle

• Modifying a Spline by Using the Control Polygon

Figure 52 Control point of the control polygon

• Adding the Curvature Control

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• Modifying the Coordinates of a Point

• Modifying an Ellipse or an Elliptical Arc
• Modifying a Parabola
• Dynamically Modifying and Copying Sketched Entities
• Splitting Sketched Entities
CommandManager: Sketch > Split Entities (Customize to add)
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Tools > Split Entities
Toolbar: Sketch > Split Entities (Customize to add)

 Tutorial 1
In this tutorial, you will draw the base sketch of the model shown in Figure 53. The
sketch of the model is shown in Figure 54. You will draw the sketch with a mirror line
and a mirror tool. After drawing the sketch, you will modify it by dragging the sketched
entities. (Expected time: 30 min)

Figure 53 Solid model for Tutorial 1 Figure 54 Sketch for Tutorial 1

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The following steps are required to complete this tutorial:

1. Start SolidWorks and then a new part document.

2. Invoke the sketching environment.

3. Create the centerlines and convert one of the centerlines to mirror line using the
Dynamic Mirror Entities tool.

4. Create the sketch in the third quadrant; the sketch will

automatically be mirrored on the other side of the
mirror line, refer to Figure 55.

Figure 55 Sketch after drawing the lines

5. Mirror the entire sketch along the second mirror line, refer to Figure 56.
6. Modify the sketch by dragging the sketched entities, refer to Figure 57.

Figure 56 Sketch after mirroring the Figure 57 Final sketch for Tutorial 1
sketched entities

7. Save the file and press CTRL + W to close the file.

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 Tutorial 2
In this tutorial, you will create the sketch of the model shown in Figure 58. The sketch
of the model is shown in Figure 59. Do not dimension the sketch as the solid model
and the dimensions are given for your reference only. (Expected time: 30 min)

Figure 58 Solid model for Tutorial 2 Figure 59 Sketch for Tutorial 2

The following steps are required to complete this tutorial:

1. Start a new part document.

2. Invoke the sketching environment.
3. Create a centerline.
4. Draw and edit the sketch using the Mirror Entities and Trim Entities tools, refer
to Figure 60.

Figure 60 The sketch after removing the unwanted portion

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5. Offset the entire sketch, refer to Figure 61.

Figure 61 Sketch after offsetting the outer loop

6. Complete the final editing of the sketch using the Extend Entities and Trim Entities
tools, refer to Figures 62 and 63.

Figure 62 Sketch after extending the lines Figure 63 Final sketch for Tutorial 2

7. Save and close the file.

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 Tutorial 3
In this tutorial, you will create the base sketch of the model shown in Figure 64.
The sketch of the model is shown in Figure 65. You will create the sketch of the
base feature by using the sketch tools. Also, you will modify and edit the sketch
using various modifying options. Do not create the center marks and centerlines, as
they are for your reference only. (Expected time: 30 min)

Figure 64 Solid Model for Tutorial 3 Figure 65 Sketch for Tutorial 3

The following steps are required to complete this tutorial:

1. Start a new part document.
2. Invoke the sketching environment.
3. Draw the outer loop of the sketch, refer to Figures 66 and 67.

Figure 66 Sketch after trimming the Figure 67 Outer loop of the sketch
unwanted entities

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4. Create a circle to define the hole in the outer loop.

5. Use the Circular Sketch Pattern tool to create a circular pattern of circles in the outer
loop, refer to Figure 68.

Figure 68 Final sketch for Tutorial 3

6. Save and close the file.

 Exercise 1
Create the sketch of the model shown in Figure 69. The sketch of the model is
shown in Figure 70. The solid model and dimensions are given for reference only.
(Expected time: 30min)

Figure 69 Solid model for Exercise 1 Figure 70 Sketch for Exercise 1

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 Exercise 2
Create the sketch of the model shown in Figure 71. The sketch of the model is
shown in Figure 72. This model is created using a revolved feature. Therefore, you
will create the sketch on one side of the centerline. The solid model and dimensions
are given for reference only. (Expected time: 30min)

Figure 71 Solid model for Exercise 2 Figure 72 Sketch for Exercise 2

 Exercise 3
Create the sketch of the model shown in Figure 73. The sketch of the model is
shown in Figure 74. The solid model and dimensions are given only for reference.
Create the sketch on one side and then mirror it on the other side. Make sure you do
not use the Dynamic Mirror tool to draw this sketch. This is because if you draw the
sketch using this tool, some relations are applied to the sketch. These relations
interfere while creating fillets. (Expected time: 30min)

Figure 73 Solid model for Exercise 3 Figure 74 Sketch for Exercise 3

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 Exercise 4
Create the sketch of the model shown in Figure 75. The sketch of the model is
shown in Figure 76. The solid model and dimensions are given only for reference.
Create the sketch using the sketching tools and then edit the sketch using the
Circular Pattern and Trim tools. (Expected time: 30 min)

Figure 75 Solid model for Exercise 4 Figure 76 Sketch for Exercise 4

 Exercise 5
Create the sketch of the model shown in Figure 77. The sketch of the model is
shown in Figure 78. The solid model and dimensions are given only for reference.
Create the sketch using the Offset Entities tool. Make sure that the Reverse check
box is selected. (Expected time: 30 min)

Figure 77 Solid model for Exercise 5 Figure 78 Sketch for Exercise 5

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