CSWP Part Modeling Fundamentals Flashcards

In SolidWorks, what color indicates a fully defined sketch entity?

Answer: Black

A fully defined sketch entity turns black, meaning all its degrees of freedom are constrained by dimensions or geometric relations.

Which sketch relation constrains two lines to remain parallel to each other?

Answer: Parallel

The Parallel relation forces two lines to maintain the same angular direction without requiring them to be on the same line.

What does the Smart Dimension tool allow you to do in a SolidWorks sketch?

Answer: Add parametric driving dimensions to entities

Smart Dimension adds parametric, driving dimensions that control the size and position of sketch entities and update the model when changed.

Which command projects existing 3D model edges onto the active sketch plane as sketch entities?

Answer: Convert Entities

Convert Entities traces selected model edges or faces onto the current sketch plane, creating linked sketch geometry that updates when the model changes.

An under-defined sketch entity appears in what color in SolidWorks?

Answer: Blue

Under-defined sketch entities are shown in blue, indicating they still have unconstrained degrees of freedom that need dimensions or relations.

Which sketch tool creates copies of selected entities at a uniform distance offset from the originals?

Answer: Offset Entities

Offset Entities creates parallel copies of sketch lines, arcs, or curves at a specified perpendicular distance from the originals.