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Learning Objectives
• Add geometric relations to sketches.
• Dimension sketches.
• Modify the dimensions of sketches.
• Understand the concept of fully defined sketches.
• View and examine the relations applied to sketches.
• Open an existing file.

 APPLYING GEOMETRIC RELATIONS TO SKETCHES

Logical operations that are performed to add relationships between the
sketched entities, planes, axes, edges, or vertices

• Applying Relations Using the Add Relations PropertyManager

CommandManager: Sketch > Display/Delete Relations flyout > Add Relation
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Relations > Add
Toolbar: Sketch > Display/Delete Relations flyout > Add Relation

Figure 1 Tools in the Display

/Delete Relations flyout

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• Selected Entities Rollout

• Existing Relations Rollout
• Add Relations Rollout
Horizontal Concentric
Vertical Equal
Collinear Intersection
Coradial Coincident
Perpendicular Midpoint
Parallel Symmetric
ParallelYZ Fix
Figure 2 The Add Relations
ParallelZX Merge Points PropertyManager
AlongZ Pierce
Tangent

Figure 3 Entities before and after Figure 4 Entities before and after
applying Perpendicular relation applying Parallel relation

Figure 5 Applying the Tangent Figure 6 Applying the Tangent

relation to two arcs relation to a line and a circle

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• Automatic Relations
Applied automatically to a sketch while drawing

 DESIGN INTENT
Important concept in Parametric Solid Modeling Design

Figure 7 Circles dimensioned from edges Figure 8 Circle dimensioned with respect
to each other

Figure 9 Sketch satisfying the design Figure 10 Sketch that is not satisfying
requirement the design requirement

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 DIMENSIONING A SKETCH
• Apply and modify the dimension of an entity,
• Forced to change its size in accordance with the specified dimension
value

Figure 11 Tools In the Smart Figure 12 The Modify dialog box

Dimension flyout

Figure 13 Linear dimensioning of lines

• Horizontal/Vertical Dimensioning
CommandManager: Sketch > Smart Dimension flyout > Horizontal/Vertical
Dimension
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Dimensions > Horizontal/Vertical
Toolbar: Dimensions/Relations > Horizontal/Vertical Dimension

Figure 14 Horizontal and vertical dimensioning of lines

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• Style Rollout

Figure 15 The Dimension

PropertyManager
Figure 16 The Style Figure 17 The Add or Update
rollout a Style dialog box

• Tolerance/Precision Rollout

Figure 18 The Tolerance/Precision rollout

Figure 19 Basic dimension Figure 20 Bilateral tolerance

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Figure 21 Limit tolerance Figure 22 Symmetric tolerance

Figure 23 Minimum tolerance Figure 24 Maximum tolerance

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Figure 25 The Tolerance/Precision Figure 26 Hole fit and shaft fit

rollout with the Fit option selected in
the Tolerance Type drop-down list

Figure 27 Dimensioning along with the fit

and tolerance

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• Dimension Text Rollout

Figure 28 The Dimension Text Figure 29 The Symbols

rollout dialog box

• Dual Dimension Rollout

Figure 30 Entities with dual dimension

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• Witness/Leader Display Rollout

Figure 31 The rollouts Figure 32 Dimensions with Figure 33 Dimensions with

in the Leaders tab different arrowheads leader lines

• Leader Style Rollout

• Custom Text Position Rollout
• Override Units Rollout

• Text Fonts Rollout

• Options Rollout
• Horizontal/Vertical Dimensioning between Points

Figure 34 Applying horizontal and vertical Figure 35 Applying horizontal and vertical
dimensions between two points dimensions of an inclined line

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• Aligned Dimensioning
CommandManager: Sketch > Smart Dimension
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Dimensions > Smart
Toolbar: Sketch > Smart Dimension

Figure 36 Linear dimensioning of a circle Figure 37 Aligned dimensioning

• Angular Dimensioning

• Angular Dimensioning between Two Line Segments

CommandManager: Sketch > Smart Dimension
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Dimensions > Smart
Toolbar: Sketch > Smart Dimension

Figure 38 Angular dimension displayed Figure 39 Angular dimension displayed

according to the dimension placement according to the dimension placement
point point

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Figure 40 Angular dimension displayed Figure 41 Angular dimension displayed

according to the dimension placement according to the dimension placement
point point

• Angular Dimensioning between Three Points

• Angular Dimensioning of an Arc

Figure 42 Angular dimension specified Figure 43 Angular dimension displayed

between three points on an arc

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• Diameter Dimensioning
CommandManager: Sketch > Smart Dimension
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Dimensions > Smart
Toolbar: Sketch > Smart Dimension

Figure 44 Diameter dimensioning of a

circle and an arc

• Radius Dimensioning
CommandManager: Sketch > Smart Dimension
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Dimensions > Smart
Toolbar: Sketch > Smart Dimension

Figure 45 Radial dimensioning of a

circle and an arc

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• Linear Diameter Dimensioning

CommandManager: Sketch > Smart Dimension
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Dimensions > Smart
Toolbar: Sketch > Smart Dimension

Figure 46 A revolved component Figure 47 Sketch for the revolved feature

and linear diameter dimensioning

• Horizontal Ordinate Dimensioning

CommandManager: Sketch > Smart Dimension flyout > Horizontal Ordinate
Dimension
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Dimensions > Horizontal Ordinate
Toolbar: Dimensions/Relations > Horizontal Ordinate Dimension

Figure 48 Horizontal ordinate dimensions

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• Vertical Ordinate Dimensioning

CommandManager: Sketch > Smart Dimension flyout > Vertical Ordinate
Dimension
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Dimensions > Vertical Ordinate
Toolbar: Dimensions/Relations > Vertical Ordinate Dimension

Figure 49 Vertical ordinate dimensions

 CONCEPT OF A FULLY DEFINED SKETCH

• Fully Defined
• Over defined
• Under defined
• Dangling
• No Solution Found
• Invalid Solution Found

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• Sketch Dimension or Relation Status

• Dangling
• Satisfied
• Over defining
• Not Solved
• Driven

 DELETING OVERDEFINING DIMENSIONS

Figure 50 The Make Dimension Figure 51 The Over Defined button

Driven? message box in the status bar

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Figure 52 The SketchXpert Figure 53 The overdefined sketch

PropertyManager

Figure 54 The additional vertical relation Figure 55 The Conflicting

struck out Relations/Dimensions rollout

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• Displaying and Deleting Relations

CommandManager: Sketch > Display/Delete Relations flyout > Display/Delete
Relations
SolidWorks menus: Tools > Relations > Display/Delete
Toolbar: Sketch > Display/Delete Relations flyout > Display/Delete
Relations

Figure 56 The Display/Delete

Relations PropertyManager

• Entities Rollout

Figure 57 The Entities

rollout

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 OPENING AN EXISTING FILE

Menubar: Open
SolidWorks menus: File > Open

Figure 58 The Open dialog box (displayed in Windows Vista)

• Address Bar
• File Name
• Type Drop-Down List
• Open Read-Only
• Mode Drop-Down List
• Configurations
• References
•Display States Area

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 Tutorial 1
In this tutorial, you will draw the sketch of the model shown in Figure 59. This is the
same sketch which was drawn in Tutorial 4 of Chapter 2. You will draw the sketch
using the mirror line and then add the required relations and dimensions to it. The
sketch is shown in Figure 60. The solid model is given for reference only.
(Expected time: 30 min)

Figure 59 Solid Model for Tutorial 1 Figure 60 Sketch of the model

The following steps are required to complete this tutorial:

1. Start SolidWorks and then start a new part document.

2. Create a mirror line using the Centerline and Dynamic Mirror tools.
3. Draw the sketch of the model on one side of the mirror line so that it is automatically
drawn on the other side, refer to Figures 61 through 66.

Figure 61 Sketching using automatic mirroring Figure 62 Left line drawn by mirroring

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Figure 63 Sketch after drawing the Figure 64 Sketch after completing the
inclined line outer profile of the sketch

Figure 65 Sketch after drawing the Figure 66 Sketch after drawing the circle
inner cavity

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4. Add the required relations to the sketch, refer to Figures 67 and 68.

Figure 67 The Add Relations Figure 68 Entities to be selected to apply the

PropertyManager Equal relation

5. Add the required dimensions to the sketch and fully define the sketch, refer to Figures 69
and 70.

Figure 69 The lines to be dimensioned

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Figure 70 Fully defined sketch after applying all the

required relations and dimensions

6. Save the sketch and then close the document.

 Tutorial 2
In this tutorial, you will draw the sketch of the revolved model shown in Figure 71. The
sketch of the feature is shown in Figure 72. The solid model is given for your reference
only. (Expected time: 30 min)

Figure 71 Solid model of the piston Figure 72 The sketch of the base feature

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The following steps are required to complete this tutorial:

1. Start a new part document and then invoke the sketching environment.

2. Draw a centerline that will be used to add the linear diameter dimensions to the sketch
of the piston.

3. Create the sketch by using various sketching tools, refer to Figures 73 and 74.

Figure 73 Sketch drawn using the Line tool Figure 74 Sketch after drawing the arc
and the line

4. Use the Offset Entities tool to offset the required lines, refer to Figures 75 and 76.

Figure 75 Sketch after offsetting the Figure 76 Sketch after drawing the
entities vertical line

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5. Draw the arcs and trim the unwanted entities, refer to Figure 77.

Figure 77 Sketch after trimming the unwanted entities

6. Add the required relations.

7. Add the required dimensions to the sketch to fully define it, refer to Figures 78 and 79.

Figure 78 Reference to create the Figure 79 Fully defined sketch

dimension

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 Tutorial 3
In this tutorial, you will draw the sketch of the model shown in Figure 80. You will
draw the sketch using the mirror line and then add the required relations and
dimensions to it. The sketch is shown in Figure 81. The solid model is given for your
reference only. (Expected time: 30 min)

Figure 80 Solid Model for Tutorial 3 Figure 81 Sketch of the solid model

The following steps are required to complete this tutorial:

1. Start a new document file.

2. Create a mirror line.
3. Draw the sketch on one side of the mirror line, refer to Figures 82 through 89.

Figure 82 Specifying the start point of the slot

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Figure 83 The sketch after drawing the slot Figure 84 The centerline and the
coordinate point to be selected

Figure 85 The sketch after applying the Figure 86 Sketch after drawing the
coincident relation inclined line

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Figure 87 The line cursor snapping Figure 88 Sketch after drawing

to the slot arc two circles

Figure 89 Sketch after drawing slots, circles, and lines

4. Trim the arcs and circles and add the fillets, refer to Figures 90 through 93.

Figure 90 The entities to be trimmed Figure 91 Relations to be applied to the

slot

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Figure 92 Entities to be selected for filleting

Figure 93 The sketch after adding fillets

5. Add the required relations.

6. Add the required dimensions to the sketch to fully define it, refer to Figures 94.

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Figure 94 Sketch after applying all relations and

dimensions

 Exercise 1
Create the sketch of the model shown in Figure 95. Apply the required relations and
dimensions to the sketch and fully define it. The sketch is shown in Figure 96. The solid
model is given for reference only. (Expected time: 30 min)

Figure 95 Solid model for Exercise 1 Figure 96 Sketch for Exercise 1

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 Exercise 2
Create the sketch of the model shown in Figure 97. Apply the required relations and
dimensions to the sketch and fully define it. The sketch is shown in Figure 98. The solid
model is given for reference only. (Expected time: 30 min)

Figure 97 Solid model for Exercise 2 Figure 98 Sketch for Exercise 2

 Exercise 3
Create the sketch of the model shown in Figure 99. Apply the required relations and
dimensions to the sketch and fully define it. The sketch is shown in Figure 100. The
solid model is given for reference only. (Expected time: 30 min)

Figure 99 Solid model for Exercise 3 Figure 100 Sketch for Exercise 3

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