Editing sketch elements

You can modify sketch elements using the command bar or the element's handles. When you modify an element, other elements may also change.

Selecting Elements

• You can use the Select Tool to select elements in several ways:

  • To select an individual element, position the cursor over the element and click when the element highlights.

  • To select multiple elements, press the Ctrl or the Shift key while you select the elements.

  • To select all 2D elements, press Ctrl+A. The Select Tool command does not need to be active for this to work.

  • To deselect an element, press the Shift or Ctrl key and click the element.

  • To select multiple elements using a fence, drag the cursor to define a rectangular fence. You can use the Selection Options button on the Select command bar to specify the selection criteria you want.

Command bars

• After you select an element, you can modify it by changing its values on a command bar. For example, you can change the length of a line by typing a new value in the Length box on the command bar.

Element handles

• You can use an element's handles to modify an element. An element handle is represented by a solid square on the element, such as the end of a line or the center of an arc. You can dynamically drag a handle to modify an element. First, select the element, then drag the handle to modify it.

  • Lines—Drag a handle to modify the length or angle of a line.

  • Arcs—Drag an endpoint, midpoint, or center point handle to modify an arc.

  • Fillets and Chamfers—Drag the handle to modify the size of a fillet or chamfer.