Paste a Feature From the Clipboard to a Part

General

  • You can paste a cut or copied feature on the clipboard to a part.
  • If the clipboard is empty, the function Paste Feature is not available
  • A sketch-based feature will be positioned using the point that was selected when copying or cutting the feature.
  • A library feature is positioned from its grip point, or if there is none, it is positioned from the origin of the library feature.
  • A feature can be pasted to a surface, line, or point. After positioning the feature, you can move the feature if necessary using the constraints of the sketch.

Starting point

  • A feature has been cut or copied to the clipboard.
  • The part model where you want to paste the feature is active.

Paste the feature on the clipboard to the part model

  1. Select the context-sensitive function Paste Feature.
  2. If necessary, rotate the feature with the functions of the auxiliary menu.
    • Right or left.
    • 90°, 15°, or the angle you enter.
  3. Click a surface, line, or point on which to position the feature.
    • The feature is positioned on a surface, line, or point.

Exact location of the pasted feature

If you positioned the feature on a surface, modify the sketch of the feature and position it in place using the constraints:
  • Select the sketch of the feature in the feature tree.
  • Select the context-sensitive function Edit.
  • Add the required constraints.
  • OK.
If you positioned the feature on a line, you can specify the position on the line as follows:
  • Select the sketch of the feature in the feature tree.
  • Select the context-sensitive function Relocate.
    • The dialog box Connect a Sketch opens.
    • If necessary, you can connect the feature to another line by selecting a line from the list and selecting Change and clicking a new line.
    • OK.
    • A dialog box asking for the relative position opens.
    • Enter the relative or absolute position of the feature
  • Relocate a Feature