Set items in a sketch as construction geometry
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From the construction tools in the Sketcher toolbox, select the
Set as 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.
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Select the sketch item or items that you want to set as construction
geometry. You can drag-select,
ShiftClick, or
CtrlClick to
select multiple items.
Abaqus/CAE indicates the items you select by coloring them red.
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To complete the conversion, click Done in the
prompt area or click mouse button 2 anywhere in the
Abaqus/CAE
window.
Abaqus/CAE displays the items you selected with dashed lines, indicating that they are now construction geometry.
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When you have finished selecting geometry to convert to construction
geometry, do one of the following:
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Click mouse button 2 anywhere in the Abaqus/CAE window.
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Select any tool in the Sketcher toolbox.
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Click the cancel button in the prompt area.
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