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Working with a model sketch in a drawing

Oliver.PearsonPV69C — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:06:49 GMT

I'm creating a drawing that shows a machining operation to an existing part. The original part has a part machined away and I wish to show the outline of the removed section.

I can bring a model sketch into a drawing by using 'get model sketches', 'include' and 'visibility' but I can't then modify their line type, hatch an area in them, Project Geometry into a drawing sketch or use their end points to sketch over them.

Is there a way to do any of this?

All my work is confidential so please don't ask me to share.

Re: Working with a model sketch in a drawing

kacper.suchomski — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:17:21 GMT

You can select the sketch as edges (in the browser as a whole or individual lines in the graphics window) and change their style.
You can use model states to show the raw material and the finished part. This is one of the most popular uses of this functionality.

Re: Working with a model sketch in a drawing

Oliver.PearsonPV69C — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:55:09 GMT

Thanks,

'Sketch as edges' allowed the layer to be changed to one with the desired linetype. Style was greyed out but Layer could be selected. So this was a viable solution.

I tried to use model states to show the raw material and sketch around the profile, but when the finished part state was re-engaged the sketch vanished.

Re: Working with a model sketch in a drawing

kacper.suchomski — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:43:48 GMT

I did not write to show the sketch through Model States. It makes no sense to do the same through a larger number of clicks and operations.

I wrote that the model states allow you to show different states of the detail at different stages of the process.

If you don't want to show the models, we don't have anything to work with, but you can watch dozens of videos on YT on this topic.

Re: Working with a model sketch in a drawing

SBix26 — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:25:02 GMT

You might also try using an Overlay View-- not sure if that would offer any benefits or not in your case.

Sam B

Inventor Pro 2025.2 | Windows 11 Home 23H2

Re: Working with a model sketch in a drawing

Oliver.PearsonPV69C — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:56:39 GMT

I'm surprised anyone who uses CAD professionally can show their work without NDAs in place.

I've watched a seemly endless number of YT videos, if you could point to one in particular that would be helpful. Nothing I've seen gives me a method of bringing a sketch through from the part environment to the drawing environment in a manner that can be particularly useful. I can't select line endpoints for use in drawing sketches, I can't shade areas, lines created by Project Geometry in the part environment don't display in like created lines.

Re: Working with a model sketch in a drawing

kacper.suchomski — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:10:17 GMT

Once again, I'm not talking about moving the sketch.

Sketch visibility was discussed in the first comment, and that's where the role of this tool ends.

I wrote that the model states allow you to show different states of the detail at different stages of the process.

I didn't write anything here about sketches, but about the Model States.

E.G: https://youtu.be/FSQ-KX4P9IA?feature=shared&t=45

Re: Working with a model sketch in a drawing

Oliver.PearsonPV69C — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:23:47 GMT

You appear to be providing a solution to a problem I don't have. I don't see how model states can help. What I want is to move the sketches.

Thank you for the YT link to model states.

Re: Working with a model sketch in a drawing

kacper.suchomski — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:43:57 GMT

I described the possibilities of working with a sketch in the first answer. That's all on this topic.

But working with a sketch is not the best way to present the information you are looking for (information not a sketch). That is why I suggested other workflows that are optimal for the issue you are addressing.

Unfortunately, you are determined to use a method that is not the best solution to your problem and are trying to push through a dead end despite numerous attempts to direct you to the optimal path.

Re: Working with a model sketch in a drawing

Oliver.PearsonPV69C — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:56:42 GMT

ok, how does your solution result in a drawing with the material to be removed shown as a dashed outline.

Re: Working with a model sketch in a drawing

kacper.suchomski — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:46:12 GMT

https://blogs.autodesk.com/inventor/whats-new-2022-model-states/

https://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTOR/2025/ENU/?guid=GUID-00BDBDC4-CFA8-4BC2-936E-4028BB9FF0BF

https://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTOR/2025/ENU/?guid=GUID-C96802CE-4174-46EF-A382-07BF17BCEB1C

Re: Working with a model sketch in a drawing

Oliver.PearsonPV69C — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:17:20 GMT

Thank you