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Parametric Modeling
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids with construction history and variables.
Sketching
Create and edit 2D parametric sketch geometry.
Export DXF/DWG
Export the current sketch as a .dxf or .dwg file.

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Parametric Modeling
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids with construction history and variables.
- Construction History
  View and edit the construction history of your model.
- Global References
  Global references are the global origin, axes, and planes shown in the modeling window. They can be helpful when creating and defining your model.
- Sketching
  Create and edit 2D parametric sketch geometry.
  - Introduction to Sketching
    Learn about sketching basics including the sketch plane, legend, constraints, context menu options, and construction geometry.
  - New Sketch
    Start a new sketch (S) and select a sketch plane.
  - Project
    Project selected geometry onto the sketch plane as construction geometry.
  - Intersect
    Extract curves resulting from the intersection of the sketch plane with selected parts or surfaces.
  - Point/Lines
    Sketch and edit a point, line, polyline (L), or line-arc.
  - Rectangles
    Sketch and edit a rectangle (R).
  - Polygons
    Sketch and edit a parallelogram or a regular polygon.
  - Circles
    Sketch and edit a circle (C).
  - Ellipses
    Sketch and edit an ellipse or an elliptical arc.
  - Arcs
    Sketch and edit an arc (A).
  - Splines
    Sketch and edit a spline (S).
  - Dimension
    Use the Dimension tool (D) to define and/or constrain the dimensions of a sketch.
  - Transform
    Translate or rotate sketch entities.
  - Trim/Break
    Trim (B) or split a sketch curve.
  - Extend
    Extend or shorten an entity of a sketch curve.
  - Fillet
    Round the corners of 2D sketch curves to create fillets (F) with the same radius or different radii.
  - Offset/Mirror
    Offset (O) or mirror (M) a sketch curve.
  - Pattern
    Create a linear or circular pattern of sketch entities.
  - Export DXF/DWG
    Export the current sketch as a .dxf or .dwg file.
- Geometry
  Create and modify parametric surfaces and solids.
Model Setup
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Export DXF/DWG

Export the current sketch as a .dxf or .dwg file.

Double-click a sketch entity to enter sketch edit mode.

Tip: You can also right-click a sketch and choose Edit or double-click a sketch in the Model Browser or History Browser to enter sketch edit mode.
On the Sketching ribbon, select the Export DXF/DWG icon.
In the dialog box, select a folder, name your file, choose between .dxf or .dwg, and then click Save.