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3.1.6.4.5.3. Different operation methods of sketch search
3.1.6.4.5.3.1. Create sketch from picture

In the following you can see how to create a sketch by importing a picture.

  1. Call Sketch search (2D).

    -> The same-named dialog box opens.

  2. Click on the icon Import drawing and insert the desired image via Explorer. (Possible image formats are image formats are jpg, gif and png.) Just as well you can insert the image directly with Ctrl+V

    -> The dialog box Import drawing opens.

  3. Mark the inner area with a first freehand line:

  4. Mark the outer area with a second freehand line:

    -> As soon as you release the mouse key the result is displayed.

    Optionally, click on Invert selection.

  5. If the result is satisfying click on Yes, take over sketch, otherwise on No, repeat selection.

    -> The selection is overtaken into the sketcher.

If desired, you can modify the sketch now. Compare Section 3.1.6.4.5.5, “ Drawing Tools”.

Close the dialog box Sketch search (2D) by clicking on Commit or Commit and Search.

3.1.6.4.5.3.2.  Create sketches automatically from 3D and modify

You can automatically create the sketch views from any part of the index tree or a result list, afterwards modify in the sketcher and then use for a sketch search.

  1. Start: Click on the Sketch search for this part context menu command.

    You can find the command in the context menu of projects (in the index tree or result lists).

    Example: Start from Search results

    Example: Start from Search results

  2. 3 sketch views are automatically generated and displayed in the Import drawing dialog box.

    If the Convert to black-and-white image option is activated, you can optionally use the Reverse colors and Adjust lightness function before the import.

    With OK the drawings are overtaken and displayed in the list of search methods.

  3. When clicking on the link Sketch search (2D) the dialog box to edit the sketches opens. Now you can use the sketches in the current state or optionally modify them first and then use them for the "Sketch search (2D)".

    Sketches in the sketcher

    Sketches in the sketcher

    You can find details on the sketcher under Section 3.1.6.4.5.5, “ Drawing Tools”.

3.1.6.4.5.3.3. Create sketches manually

Create sketches manually in the sketcher. See Section 3.1.6.4.5.5, “ Drawing Tools”.