Sketch a contour composed of lines and arcs
(contour_sketch)


Parameter Name
Type
Description
z
length

Z value
Default: 0

spec
ref_value

Line pattern

relorpol
ref_value

Type of contour points:
Point relative or polar to the first point.

snapangle
angle

Snap angle

orpoint
ref_value

Contour beginning
At the first point?

p
ref_value

Contour corners

You can sketch an open or closed contour composed of lines and arcs. A point is generated at each pick position in the drawing area. Lines or arcs connect these points and result in a contour.

To enter points you are supported by the sketcher which offers some possibilities depending on the design environment. For example, you can generate a line perpendicular to its predecessor line. Is none of such suggestions possible in the respective situation a point relative or a point polar is generated (see parameter relorpol). Its reference point is the first point you entered.

To create arcs please press the middle mouse button in the drawing area. In the following you can

You can complete the contour by

Note: 





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