Sketching Fundamentals
- Learn the essentials of sketching accurate curves, snapping to points, and using temporary construction guides. See Sketching Essentials for a full overview.
Curves and Lines
- Tools to create, bridge, and manipulate curves.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Line | Draw straight lines between two points. |
| Spline Curve | Draw a smooth curve by placing points that the curve passes through. |
| Control Point Curve | Draw a curve using control points that influence its shape without lying on it. |
| Bridge Curve | Connect two existing curves with a smooth bridging curve. |
| Split Curve At Point | Split a curve into two separate curves at a specified point. |
| Insert CV At Point | Add a control vertex to an existing curve for finer shape control. |
| Trim | Trim curves at their intersections to clean up geometry. |
Circle Tools
- Tools to create circles using different construction methods.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Center Circle | Draw a circle by defining its center point and radius. |
| Two Point Circle | Draw a circle by defining two points on its diameter. |
| Three Point Circle | Draw a circle passing through three specified points. |
| Tangent Circle | Draw a circle tangent to existing curves or edges. |
| Ellipse | Create an ellipse by defining its center and two radii. |
Arc Tools
- Tools to create arcs using different construction methods.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Center Point Arc | Draw an arc by defining a center point, radius, and angle. |
| Three Point Arc | Draw an arc passing through three specified points. |
| Tangent Arc | Draw an arc that begins tangent to an existing curve or edge. |
Polygons and Spirals
- Tools to create regular polygons and spiral curves.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Regular Polygon | Draw a polygon with a defined number of sides. |
| Spiral | Draw a spiral curve with a defined pitch and number of turns. |
Rectangle Tools
- Tools to create rectangles using different construction methods.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Corner Rectangle | Draw a rectangle by defining two opposite corner points. |
| Center Rectangle | Draw a rectangle from its center point outward. |
| Three Point Rectangle | Draw a rotated rectangle using three points to define its orientation and size. |
3D Primitives
- Tools to create basic 3D solid shapes as a starting point for modeling.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Sphere | Create a sphere by defining its center and radius. |
| Corner Box | Create a box by defining two opposite corner points. |
| Center Box | Create a box from its center point outward. |
| Three Point Box | Create a rotated box using three points to define its orientation and size. |
| Cylinder | Create a cylinder by defining its base center, radius, and height. |
Measurement and Analysis
- Tools to evaluate curve and surface quality.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Measure Continuity | Analyze the continuity between two curves or surfaces. |
| Measure Distance | Measure the distance between two points. |
| Measure Radius | Measure the radius of a curve or circular edge. |
| Toggle Curvature | Display curvature combs on curves to visualize and evaluate their smoothness. |