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LAB REPORT 3

Objective:
To practice the Spline, Arc, Ellipse, Slot, Polygon, Text sketch commands,
Extrude 3D command and sketch snaps and to practice a basic 3D drawing
(Practice Drawing-1) in Design Modeler.
Open Design Modeler:
Launch the Design Modeler software on your computer.

Create a New Project:


Start a new project or open an existing one where you want to create the 3D drawing.

Enter Sketching Environment :


Once you're in the project, enter the sketching environment where you'll create the 2D
sketches that will later be extruded into 3D shapes.
Choose Plane:
Select the plane where you want to start your sketch. You can choose from XY, YZ, or XZ
planes, depending on your design requirements.

Sketch Commands:
Use the spline, arc, ellipse, slot, polygon, and text commands to draw various
shapes and lines on the selected plane.

• Spline Command:
A spline is a smooth curve that passes through or near a set of control points. It's useful
for creating complex and organic shapes. When using a spline command, you typically
specify the control points through which the spline should pass, and the software
generates a smooth curve that interpolates between these points.
• Arc Command:
An arc is a segment of a circle, defined by its center point, radius, and start and end
angles. Arcs are commonly used to create curved features in sketches, such as fillets or
rounded corners. You can specify the arc's geometry by defining its center point, radius,
and start and end angles.

• Ellipse Command: An ellipse is a closed curve that resembles a flattened circle. It's
defined by its major and minor axes, which determine its shape. When creating an ellipse,
you typically specify its center point, major and minor axes lengths, and optionally, its
rotation angle.

Slot Command: A slot is a combination of two parallel lines connected by semicircles


at their ends. It resembles a keyhole shape and is often used in mechanical design for
features like keyways or slots for fasteners. When creating a slot, you typically specify
the position and dimensions of the rectangular portion and the radius of the semicircles.

• Polygon Command: A polygon is a closed shape with straight sides. It can have any
number of sides, from three (a triangle) to many. When creating a polygon, you typically
specify the number of sides, the position of its center point, and its radius (distance from
the center to a vertex) or diameter (distance from one vertex to the opposite vertex
through the center).

• Text: The text command allows you to add text annotations or labels to your sketches.
You can specify the text content, font, size, style, and alignment. Text annotations are
useful for adding dimensions, labels, or other information to your sketches to clarify
design intent.

These sketch commands provide the building blocks for creating 2D geometry in CAD
software. By mastering these commands, you can create a wide range of shapes and
curves to form the basis of your 3D models. Practice using them in different contexts to
become proficient in CAD design
PRACTICE

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