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Creating additional
construction lines
Creating a contour
and applying a fillet
Creating a contour
and trimming
projecting edges
Cross-hatching the
lever
Dimensioning the
lever
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Key Terms
Term Definition
(C-lines) Lines, which are infinite in both directions or rays, which are infinite starting at a
construction lines point that can be inserted into the drawing area. You use C-lines to transfer
important points (for example, center points of bores) into other views or
drawing areas.
construction A line or an arc created with construction lines. Using construction geometry in
geometry 2D drawings helps define the shape of a contour.
distance snap To give the dimensions in a drawing a uniform appearance, Power Dimensioning
and Automatic Dimensioning enable automatic insertion of the dimension line at
a defined distance from the object being dimensioned. While dragging the
dimension line dynamically, you will find that it remains "fixed" and is highlighted
in red as soon as the required distance to the object being dimensioned is
reached.
Library A feature that makes it possible to store parts such as blocks and drawings in a
library. For every inserted part, an icon can be created. The icon is put in the
display section on the right side of the dialog box along with an assigned name.
Power Command A collective term for the Power Copy, Power Recall, Power Edit, Power
Dimensioning, Power Erase, and Power View commands.
Power Power Dimensioning is a very useful tool for generating linear, radial and
Dimensioning diameter dimensions, which minimizes the number of the individual actions
required while generating a dimension. Power Dimensioning selects the type of
linear dimension (horizontal, vertical, or aligned), based on the selected point,
and the dimensions of the drawing can have a uniform style using the distance
snap.
Getting Started
First, you load the initial drawing. Here, you use the Library to do
this.
1 Start the Library.
Toolbutton Library
Menu Insert > Library
Command AMLIBRARY
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5 Zoom in to the part of the drawing shown in the following figure.
TIP The object snap functions are also accessible: hold down the
SHIFT key, and click the right mouse button.
Next, draw two lines parallel to the vertical and horizontal lines of
the construction line cross.
4 Start the Draw C-Lines command.
Toolbutton Parallel with Full Distance
Menu Design > Construction Lines > Draw C-Lines
Command AMCONSTLINES
5 In the Construction Lines dialog box, choose the Parallel with Full
Distance icon.
Now, you draw tangential circles between the diagonal C-line and
the right vertical line and lower horizontal line of the rectangle.
6 Start the Draw C-Lines command.
Toolbutton Circle Tangent to 2 Lines
Menu Design > Construction Lines > Draw C-Lines
Command AMCONSTLINES
All construction lines have been inserted, and the contour can be
generated.
Input: 1
Trim Mode: On
7 Choose OK.
8 Respond to the prompts as follows:
Specify first point: Hold down the SHIFT key, right-click, and choose
Intersection
_int of: Select line a, P1
and: Select intersection on line b, P2
Specify next point: : Hold down the SHIFT key, right-click, and choose
Perpendicular. Then trace over line e, and click the perpendic. point, P3
Specify next point: Drag the cursor to the right, crossing over line c,
and select the Extended Intersection point, P4
Specify next point: Press ENTER
Now, trim the projecting edges at the upper edge of the lever.
5 Choose OK.
6 Press ESC to cancel the command.
3 Choose OK.
Move the title (<Return> for current position): Press ENTER to select
the default position
Place the detail view: Select a location to the right of the lever
Select next point of connection line\<Return> for none: Press ENTER
for no connection line
10 Press ESC.