Creating Circles - SolidEdge

Creating Circles

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Use this to ...

• Create a full circle by select three points.
• Create a full circle by picking the center point and radius point.

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Key Points

• Creates a circle by picking three points.
• Creates a circle by picking the center point and radius point.
• Play the video to see how to create a circle, and use it to create a cutout. Do not adjust your volume; there is no sound associated with this video.

Prerequisites

• Solid Edge must be in the Profile mode. Profile mode is automatically activated when creating a sketch feature or creating a profile for a feature.

Process: Creating an Circle By Three Points

1. Click Circle by 3 Points on the Circle fly-out on the Draw toolbar.

2. Pick the first point of the circle in the Graphics window. A dashed line displays connecting the point to the cursor.

3. Pick the second point in the Graphics window. A circle displays between the two points.

4. Pick the third point in the Graphics window to define the diameter and create the circle.

Process: Creating an Circle By center and endpoints

1. Click Circle by Center on the Circle fly-out on the Draw toolbar.

2. Pick the center point in the Graphics window. The circle displays attached to the point and the cursor.

3. Pick the second point of the circle in the Graphics window.

Line and Arc Creation- SolidEdge

Line and Arc Creation

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Use this to ...

• Create Lines and arcs for a profile.

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Key Points

• Create lines between two points. The two points can be two locations in space or two locations relative to other geometry.
• A line is used to represent the axis of revolution for a revolved feature.
• Create an arc by three points.
• Create tangent arcs.
• Play the video for an overview of how to create a series of lines and an arc. Do not adjust your volume; there is no sound associated with this video.

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Prerequisites

• Solid Edge must be in the Profile mode. Profile mode is automatically activated when creating a sketch feature or creating a profile for a feature.

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Process: Creating Lines and Arcs

1. Click Line on the Line fly-out on the Draw toolbar.

2. Pick the first point of the line in the Graphics window. A temporary line displays between the selected point and the cursor.

3. Pick the location of the second point of the line.

4. Continue picking locations to define the profile or press 'A' on the keyboard to create an arc.

5. Solid Edge stops creating lines by closing a profile or by right-clicking.

Tips

• Switch between lines and arcs by pressing 'L' and 'A' on the keyboard. This is also accomplished by selecting the Line and Arc icons on the ribbon bar.
• Depending on the orientation of the line and the position of the cursor, a small symbol may display next to the cursor. This symbol provides information on the element you are creating. You can control these symbols using the IntelliSketch dialog. Access IntelliSketch by selecting Tools | IntelliSketch while you are in the profile or sketch mode.

Basic Profile Curves-SolidEdge

Basic Profile Curves

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Overview: There are several curve types available when creating a profile. The Basic Profile Creation unit exposes you to most commonly used curve types. In the next few topics you will be shown how to use these curve commands. Play the video for an overview of the basic curve options available. This file contains sound, so be sure to adjust your volume accordingly.

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Lines

The Line icon is located on the Draw toolbar. This option creates a 'string' or 'chain' of lines. When you create your first line, you are prompted to select the start location of the line. When the location is selected, a rubber-band line is shown that stretches between the start point and the location of the cursor. You are then prompted to pick the end location for the line. Once you select the end of the line, a new rubber band stretches from the end of the first line to the cursor. You can continue to create lines to complete your profile.

Arcs

While creating lines, it may become necessary to create an arc. This can be done while still in the Line option by pressing 'A' on the keyboard. When 'A' is pressed, the rubber-band line turns into a rubber-band arc. The arc will be created either tangent to, or perpendicular to, the last curve drawn. The location of the cursor determines this. Moving the cursor around the last point selected, forces the arc to be drawn in the direction of cursor movement. To complete the arc, pick the location where you would like to end the arc. After an arc is created, the line command defaults back to creating lines. If a second arc is desired, press 'A' on the keyboard and another arc begins.

Circles

The most popular options are Circle by Center and Circle by Three Points. These options are located under the Circle fly-out on the Draw toolbar. To create a Circle by Center, simply pick the location of the circle center and pick the location to define the diameter. The Circle by Three Points uses three locations to define a circle.