3D Polyline

General

• Sketch the polyline chain by clicking the starting point, the points at the points of discontinuity and the ending point.
• Instead of clicking the points of discontinuity and the end point, you can enter their location from the keyboard.
• The program automatically adds a coincidence constraint between the segments of the polylines.
• If you use X-, Y- or Z-locking, the program automatically adds a parallel constraint to the segment with respect to the line of the central cross.
• If you use E-locking, the program automatically adds a parallel constraint to the reference line.
• If you do not select a work plane, the polyline is drawn on the drawing plane, the plane that is currently facing you.

Sketch a polyline in a 3D sketch

1. Select the function 3D Sketch | Lines | Polyline or
   • select the context-sensitive function Line > Polyline.
2. If necessary, select the line properties, under 3D Sketch | Style
3. If necessary, select Workplane to sketch a polyline on an auxiliary plane.
   • Add a Sketch Plane in the 3d Sketch.
   • Select a Sketch Plane as a Work Plane in a 3D Sketch.
4. Select the line's start point.
5. Select the following points of the polyline.
   • You can also use shortcut keys to lock directions:
     • U: Locks the direction in the X axis of the model.
     • I: Locks the direction in the Y axis of the model.
     • O: Locks the direction in the Z axis of the model.
     • E: Locks the direction in the direction of the line under the cursor.
     • T: Works only if a 3D sketch work plane is selected. Locks the direction in a direction perpendicular to the line under the cursor.
     • F: Unlocks the cursor direction.
   • Instead of clicking the points, you can enter the relative or absolute coordinates of the points from the keyboard, at the same time the program adds a distance constraint to the line.

     Note that you can first lock the direction of the line and then enter the distance.

6. Stop sketching this polyline
   • Press the V key (V = Confirm) or
   • Press the middle mouse button.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to continue sketching polylines.
8. Stop sketching polylines
   • Select another function or
   • Press the middle mouse button or
   • Press the Esc key or
   • Press the V key (V = Confirm).