Malcolm Crowe Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) Within "Structured Parts" it is possible to fully define (or constrain) the "position" of all sketches. IRONCAD provides various options for defining these sketch positions relative to planes and drawing elements within the structured part itself. In this simple example, there are 3 sketches. All three are positioned on the same plane within the structured part. However, the third sketch (Moving Body) has the "X Direction" defined as well. This "X Direction" is associated to a construction line within the first sketch (Linkage and Cylinder). The construction line within the first sketch (Linkage and Cylinder) is driven by an angle variable. As this variable is changed, the position of this line within the first sketch changes. As this line changes, the third sketch (Moving Body) moves with it (since the "X Direction" of the sketch is associated with the line). This is a very simple example of how you can use sketches within "Structured Parts" for mechanisms. Malcolm Rotating Sketches (Mechanisms) within Structured Parts.ics Rotating Sketches (Mechanisms) within Structured Parts.mp4 Edited March 11, 2023 by Malcolm Crowe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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