New Sheet from Sketch (3-D SM)

Sheet Metal > New > New sheet from sketch

Sheet Metal > New > FromSkt > Sub-part

The Main Part/Sub-Part, From sketch functions generate a sheet from a 3-D sketch, taking into account the sheet thickness and fitting direction. Depending on the selected function, the sheet is created as a main part or as a sub-part. To create a sub-part, you first need to create a main assembly with a subordinate assembly. If the assembly is then active, the base sheet is subordinated to the assembly once you have selected the function.

As you only specify the sheet thickness with this function, you first need to create a closed polyline as a 3-D sketch.

Proceed as follows:

Draw a closed 3-D sketch.
Enter the sheet thickness and the fitting direction.

The fitting direction specifies the direction (+ or – z-axis) in which the sheet thickness is marked off.

Activate the Referenced checkbox if you want the part to be saved as a referenced part (see HiCAD 3-D).

A frequently used part should be saved in referenced mode. The part is then additionally saved as an individual part at the end of the function process flow and not closely integrated into the drawing. If you change the individual part, you can update the part in the drawing.

The name of the sheet is generated automatically. You can overwrite it in the text field.
Choose OK to confirm your entries.
Identify the 3-D sketch.

The sheet is constructed according to the entries made and created as a base sheet.