Expanded support for conic curves


The following enhancements were made to support the Sketching tab→Draw group→Curves list→Conic command . For more information, see Draw a conic curve and Edit a conic curve.

Measure curve length with a smart dimension

You can use the Smart Dimension command to add a dimension that measures the length of a conic curve.

You can edit the dimension to change the curve length.

Rho value supported in the Variable Table

You can use the Variable Table to define a formula for the Rho value [Rho=(D1)∕(D2)] in a conic curve. The closer the Rho value is to 1.00, the more elongated is the curve.

Using a conic curve

More drawing and sketching applications enable you to use a conic curve. For example, you can include a conic in a selection set when using the following commands:

  • In the Relate group:

    • Symmetric

  • In the Draw group:

    • Fill

    • Fillet

    • Offset

    • Convert to Curve

  • In the Pattern group:

    • Rectangular

    • Circular

  • In the Dimension group:

    • Smart Dimension

  • In the Evaluate group:

    • Goal Seek

    • Area

  • In the 2D Measure group:

    • Smart Measure

    • Distance

    • Total Length

Enhancements to 3D sketching Family of assemblies enhancements

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