Object Types
Objects are categorized into Sketch, Solid, and Empty, each with further subdivisions.
1. Sketch
1. Curve
- A line or curve made up of Vertices and Control Vertices is called a Curve.
- To select, switch to Edge Selection Mode.
- Multiple curves can be connected and treated as a single curve.
- Displayed in blue and turns yellow when selected.
2. Vertex
- The points at both ends of a Curve are called Vertices.
- To select, switch to Control Point Selection Mode.
- Displayed as purple points, turning white when selected.
- When multiple vertices overlap, the point turns teal.
3. Control Vertex
- Points that define the shape of a Curve are called Control Vertices.
- To select, switch to Control Point Selection Mode.
- Smaller than Vertices, displayed as purple points, turning white when selected.
- Vertices and Control Vertices are connected by white lines.
- Adding Control Vertices allows for more complex Curves.
4. Region
- An area enclosed by Curves is called a Region.
- To select, switch to Face Selection Mode.
- Displayed as dark blue, turning light blue when selected.
- Selecting a Region automatically activates the Extrude command.
2. Solid
1. Solid
- A closed solid body made of multiple faces without any holes is called a Solid.
- To select, switch to Body Selection Mode.
- Displayed as gray, with outlines turning yellow when selected.
2. Sheet
- An open body made of faces with holes is called a Sheet.
- Removing part of a Solid's face turns it into an open body, a Sheet.
- To select, switch to Body Selection Mode.
- Displayed as gray, with outlines turning yellow when selected.
3. Face
- Each plane or curved surface that makes up Solids and Sheets is called a Face.
- To select, switch to Face Selection Mode.
- Displayed as gray, turning light yellow when selected.
- Selecting a Face automatically activates Offset Face command.
4. Edge
- The boundary lines that surround Faces are called Edges.
- To select, switch to Edge Selection Mode.
- Displayed as black lines, turning yellow when selected.
- Selecting an Edge where two Faces meet automatically activates Fillet command. Selecting an open Edge on a Sheet automatically activates Extend Sheet command.
3. Empty
1. Image
- Images imported using the Import function are called Images.
- To select, switch to Body Selection Mode.
- Outlines turn yellow when selected.
2. Mesh
- 3D data such as STL and FBX imported using the Import function are called Meshes.
- To select, switch to Body Selection Mode.
- Outlines turn yellow when selected.