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Figures 2.18: Boolean Imprint Face Operations

2.3 2D Sketching

In order to use the sketcher efficiently, it is important to note that, in the context of constraints and
dimensions, the system treats 2D edges as if they extend beyond their endpoints.
To create a solid body from your sketch, all connected chains of edges must be closed.
Most multiple-task operations are done by one of two input sequences:

w Click (press and release), move, click sequence
w Press (hold), drag, release sequence
Many sketching operations make heavy use of the right mouse button context menu for optional input.
Some also have optional input via toolbox check/edit box options. In the following, these options are
listed after the operation's icon:
w Toolbox check/edit box : Option 1, Option 2, …
w Right Mouse Button context menu: Option 1, Option 2, …
The right mouse button Back option is very much like a “micro” undo during the sketching operation.

The sketching operations support Undo/Redo functionality, but note that each plane stores its own
Undo/Redo stacks.
Also note that while in Sketching mode, you can always exit whatever function you are in and go to the
general Select mode, by pressing the Escape key (Esc). Note that if you have accessed a window
external to the ANSYS Design Modeler application, you will need to click somewhere back in the ANSYS
Design Modeler application window before the Escape key (Esc) will be usable.

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