How to sketch new component referencing existing component

[jgordis]

I probably am misunderstanding something fundamental, but I would like to create a new component (i.e. create a sketch) and reference an existing component in terms of sizing and position. My new sketch lines don't snap to any points on the existing component. 

How do you create a new component that is sized and aligned to an existing component?

[g-andresen · Accepted solution]

Hi,

"Project" is your friend

günther

[jgordis]

Thank you so much! That will make life easier... 

[jhackney1972]

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[jgordis]

Thank you so much! That will make life easier...