Thursday October 30, 2014 at 10:34am
A virtual sharp creates a sketch point at the virtual intersection point of two sketch entities.
A virtual sharp creates a sketch point at the virtual intersection point of
two sketch entities. Dimensions & relations can then be added to this sketch point &
are retained even if the actual intersection itself were to be removed. (such as when a
corner is removed by a fillet or chamfer)
To create a virtual sharp in an open sketch, hold down "Ctrl" & select two sketch entities (as shown below).
Click Point (*)
(in the Sketch toolbar) or click Tools, Sketch Entities, Point.
A virtual sharp appears at the point
where the sketch entities would intersect.
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