3D Line Grayed Out - Not Working

[iUser]

Hi Guys,

I am trying to use the 3D line tool in the Pipe and Tube section. I am using Inventor 2014 S1 and this tool is grayed out and I can't select it? The auto route doesn't follow the route that I want. Any advice will be much appreciated.

[JDMather]

Note that the Green tab is your Route tab (active tab).

The 3D sketch tab is not active.

I think you need to go into an active 3D sketch, create it, and then go back to your Route to select it.

[iUser]

I don't understand? How do you go into an active 3D sketch? Or how do you create a 3D sketch? Because I can't find that tool? The only 3D sketch option that I get is when I create a new pipe route, then the 3D tab appears and I can then select it. But then the line tool is grayed out?

[cbenner]

I'm not sure why you want to use 3D line.  The route tool is essentially the same thing.  It creates a 3D sketch. 

[bob_holland · Accepted solution]

iUser,

To create a 3D Sketch, select the down arrow next to Create 2D Sketch.

It will then give you the option to Create 3D Sketch.

Have a good day.