Locking the sketch axis/plane while 3D sketching

nfrank89 — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:15:50 GMT

Hey there, been searching around and not finding any info on what I'm trying to do here.

While 3D sketching in Solidworks, after selecting a sketch tool (ex: line tool) I can press the TAB key on my keyboard and it will constrain the tool/snap to a particular X/Y/Z plane. Pressing tab multiple times cycles through the planes. This video demonstrates the basic functionality in SW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2Gz_nEwYF8

I know that there is some similar functionality in fusion, when you place a 3D sketch point, a triad appears where you can click the plane you want to sketch along. However, the triad does not appear when trying to move existing sketch entities.

So:

- What is the best way to move existing 3D sketch elements while constraining movement to a particular plane?

- Is there a way to use TAB (or any other) key to cycle through which plane we are constrained to as we 3D sketch?

Thank you!

Re: Locking the sketch axis/plane while 3D sketching

sameer_babarNJS6C — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:53:00 GMT

@nfrank89
Thanks for reaching to us.
If you are a MAC user you can use 'option' key or for windows you can use 'Alt' key to change the plane while working on 3D sketch.
Please let us know if this resolves your query.

Thanks,
Sameer Babar.
Autodesk Fusion Team

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Locking the sketch axis/plane while 3D sketching

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