Geometric Constraints Flashcards
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What does a 'coincident' constraint do in a CAD sketch?
Answer: Forces two points to share the same location
A coincident constraint forces two points (or a point and a curve) to occupy the same location in the sketch plane.
Which geometric constraint ensures two lines remain parallel at all times?
Answer: Parallel
A parallel constraint forces two lines to maintain the same direction vector, keeping them parallel regardless of other changes.
What is the primary purpose of a 'Fix' constraint in CAD sketching?
Answer: Locks a sketch element's position and orientation to the coordinate system
A Fix constraint anchors a sketch element to specific coordinates, preventing it from moving when other constraints or dimensions change.
Which geometric constraint would you apply to make two circles share the same center point?
Answer: Concentric
A concentric constraint forces two circles or arcs to share the same center point, making them concentric.
What does a 'Tangent' constraint enforce between a line and an arc?
Answer: The line and arc meet at exactly one point without crossing
A tangent constraint ensures a line and arc (or two arcs) touch at exactly one point, with the line being tangent to the curve at that contact point.
Which geometric constraint forces a line to be perfectly horizontal in the sketch?
Answer: Horizontal
A Horizontal constraint locks a line so its two endpoints share the same Y-coordinate, keeping it aligned with the X-axis.
What does a 'Symmetric' constraint do in a CAD sketch?
Answer: Mirrors two elements about a centerline so they remain equidistant from it
A symmetric constraint forces two sketch elements to remain mirror images of each other about a specified axis or line.