Creating an oblique construction line

Use the oblique construction line tool from the Sketcher toolbox to help position and align objects along an arbritrary oblique line defined by two points.

Related Topics
Construction geometry
Sketching simple objects
Creating construction geometry
Modifying objects
Undoing and redoing sketching actions

Context:

The following figure illustrates how an oblique construction line and a set of vertical construction lines can be used to align circle centers:

You can also use an oblique construction line to define the axis of rotation for revolved solids and surfaces.

  1. From the construction tools in the Sketcher toolbox, select the oblique construction tool . For a diagram of the tools in the Sketcher toolbox, see The Sketcher tools.

    Abaqus/CAE displays prompts in the prompt area to guide you through the procedure.

  2. Click two points that will lie on the oblique construction line. Alternatively, you can type their X–Y coordinates in the text field that appears in the prompt area.

    The oblique construction line appears when you select the first point. The line rotates about this point until you select the second point.

  3. To create additional oblique construction lines, repeat the previous step.

  4. When you have finished creating oblique construction lines, do one of the following:

    • Click mouse button 2 anywhere in the Abaqus/CAE window.

    • Select any other tool in the Sketcher toolbox.

    • Click the cancel button in the prompt area.