Draw a 3D sketch

Do one of the following:

• In the synchronous environment, choose 3D Sketching tab→3D Draw group→3D Line command .

• In the ordered environment, choose the 3D Sketch command , and then select the Home tab→3D Draw group→3D Line command .

Define the first point of the line by clicking anywhere in the part window and notice that three alignment lines attach to the cursor.

Move the cursor to the right. Position the cursor where it touches the red alignment line (X direction). When the parallel icon displays, click.

Move the cursor down. Position the cursor where it touches the blue alignment line (Z direction). When the parallel icon displays, click.

Move the cursor as shown. Position the cursor where it touches the green alignment line (Y direction). When the parallel icon displays, click.

Move the cursor upwards. Position the cursor where it touches the blue alignment line. When the parallel icon displays, click.

Move the cursor to the left. Position the cursor where it touches the red alignment line. When the parallel icon displays, click.

Press the Esc key to end the 3D Line command.

Your sketch is complete.

In the ordered environment, click to close the sketch.