Sketching an isolated point

Use the point tool from the Sketcher toolbox to draw a single isolated point. You can use the resulting point as a reference, and you can create dimensions between the point and vertices on your sketch.

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

  1. From the Sketcher toolbox, select the point 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 at the desired location of the point.

    The point appears.

  3. To create more points, repeat the previous step.

  4. When you have finished creating points, 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.