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SmartSketch Drawing Editor Help

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Smart 3D Version
13
SmartSketch Version
11

As you draw, you can place precisely defined lines, arcs, and circles by selecting and typing values in the ribbon. You can also use tools to quickly sketch a design and let the software convert it into a precision drawing.

FreeSketch Command FreeSketch and FreeForm Command FreeForm allow you to quickly place fluid lines and let the software convert these into precision shapes. FreeSketch FreeSketch draws lines, arcs, circles, and rectangles, and FreeForm FreeForm draws curves (splines). These commands can be found under Curve Curve.

You can begin sketching anywhere on the drawing sheet. You can draw in free space or use key points or end points of elements as reference points.

How FreeSketch and FreeForm Work

As you drag the pointer, a rough sketch of your design appears. When you release the pointer, the software recognizes the shapes in your sketch and turns the sketch into a precise drawing. You can control the accuracy of the shape recognition using the ribbon options.

FreeSketch and FreeForm Options

FreeSketch Adjust controls how closely FreeSketch FreeSketch interprets mouse movements. When Adjust On is set, the software interprets all lines as either horizontal or vertical, and all arcs as tangent. The first figure shows how the software interprets a rough sketch when Adjust On is set.

The next figure shows how the software interprets a rough sketch when Adjust Off is set.

FreeForm Smoothing controls how closely the software interprets mouse movements when drawing curves. The first figure shows how FreeForm interprets a rough sketch when Smoothing On is set.

The next figure shows how the software interprets a rough sketch when Smoothing Off is set.

  • Adjust allows the software to adjust the geometry that you draw. When Adjust is on, the software interprets the lines as horizontal or vertical when you finish drawing. When Adjust is off, the software interprets the exact movements of your pointer.

  • If Maintain Relationships is set, the software places relationship handles.

  • The software recognizes relationships at the start point and end point of the line.

  • When you set the Line and Arc element types, you can draw connected lines and arcs.

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