Creo Parametric - Sketch Mode Deep Dive 5 - Constraints

[@quinnquynguyen8129]

5:13 Thank you for clarifying that you weren't holding Ctrl as you performed the Symmetric constraint. Perhaps in the future you might use a screen-recorder that informs viewers real-time what keyboard/mouse buttons are being pressed?

[@CADPLMGuy]

No. I personally find them too distracting. And I think if you check my videos, I’m pretty consistent about explaining when I’m holding keys down.

[@SeanMcDonnell33]

Snapping sensitivity!! Definitely did not know about that and 'very high' is too high for my preference, thank you. Also, this video appears to confirm that the symmetry constraint requires you to click the button in the ribbon first which has always bugged me. Any idea why that one particular constraint cannot be created the efficient way like the others (i.e. pick entities first, then right click to add constraint)

[@CADPLMGuy]

I agree, the sensitivity is too high starting in Creo 4.0; at least it didn't seem too bad in 3.0 and earlier. It's odd that the default setting is Very High. You don't want to start at 11. You want to have something in reserve when you really need to crank things up. I don't know why Symmetric is not available using object-action. It does seem odd that this is the only constraint that doesn't support that workflow. I tried customizing the Mini Toolbar to add the constraint. Even when you pick the entities first, it forces you to pick them again. Consistent workflows would really help with user-friendliness.

[@SeanMcDonnell33]

@@CADPLMGuy Well at least it's nice to know I'm not alone or missing something :) thank you for the clear response

[@quinnquynguyen8129]

@@CADPLMGuy Thank you for this thorough reply!

[@dhruvacuber]

00:10 Sketcher constraints simplify sketch geometry 01:30 Sketch constraints for vertical, horizontal, and perpendicular alignment 02:42 Applying constraints in Creo Parametric 03:53 Symmetry command requires a centerline and two vertices. 05:07 Using symmetric and equal commands to create symmetrical and equal entities. 06:26 Different constraints can be applied to entities, such as arcs, circles, and lines. 07:51 Creo Parametric does not allow over dimensioning or over constraining sketches. 09:10 You can turn off assumptions and adjust snapping sensitivity in Creo Parametric sketch mode. Crafted by Merlin AI.