Use the oblique construction line tool from the Sketcher toolbox
to help position and align objects along an arbritrary oblique line defined by
two points.
The following figure illustrates how an oblique construction line and a set
of vertical construction lines can be used to align circle centers:
You can also use an oblique construction line to define the axis of
rotation for revolved solids and surfaces.
From the construction tools in the Sketcher toolbox, select the
oblique construction tool
. For a diagram of the tools in the Sketcher toolbox, see
The Sketcher tools.
Abaqus/CAE displays prompts
in the prompt area to guide you through the procedure.
Click two points that will lie on the oblique construction line.
Alternatively, you can type their X–Y coordinates in
the text field that appears in the prompt area.
The oblique construction line appears when you select the first
point. The line rotates about this point until you select the second point.
To create additional oblique construction lines, repeat the previous
step.
When you have finished creating oblique construction lines, do one of
the following:
Click mouse button 2 anywhere in the
Abaqus/CAE
window.