Problem
This article goes over how to project a 2D Sketch onto a Surface or Face using Convert Entities in SOLIDWORKS. For other methods, check out these articles:
How to Project a Sketch onto a Surface or Face using a Projected Curve in SOLIDWORKS – Hawk Ridge Systems
How to Project a Sketch onto a Surface or Face using a Wrap in SOLIDWORKS – Hawk Ridge Systems
How to Project a Sketch onto a Surface or Face using Split Lines in SOLIDWORKS – Hawk Ridge Systems
Solution
Another type of projection in SOLIDWORKS is the "Convert Entities" tool. This is helpful when you need to project geometry onto a 2D sketch plane. This is a type of sketch relation that can be activated from the sketch toolbar.
To use the "Convert Entities" tool, follow the steps below:
- Navigate to the "Sketch" tab in the Command Manager
- Create a new sketch using the "Sketch" button in the upper-left corner
- Select the intended plane or planar face to sketch on
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Click the "Convert Entities" button
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Choose the geometry to project onto the sketch plane
- Click the Green Checkmark to complete the command
It will then create new sketch entities that project what was selected. If the selection's geometry updates, this feature will also update. This tool is also available for 3D Sketches, but it does not project the geometry onto a specific plane.
For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.
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