Before starting ask "Where is the Work Plane?"
This article describes the importance of positioning the Work Plane when you create a profile, and the difference between referencing entities with history and entities without history for this positioning. |
Decide if it is better to work with your 2D geometry entities in or out of 2D Profile environment.
This article helps you determine the best approach in creating 2D profiles for your overall design. |
Use external entities as references in the creation of your 2D profile geometry
An explanation on the main methods of referencing external entities. |
Create profiles as simple as possible
This article explains the importance of using profile geometry to obtain the basic 3D solid, as well as adding solid features where feasible. |
Create valid 2D profiles for creating 3D models
An explanation on the main rules of creating valid profiles in order to create consistent 3D shapes or features. |
If you are referencing an existing 2D drawing, check the drawing you are going to use for your profiles
This article explains how to check the profile geometry both when created from the think3 application and imported via DXF, DWG or IGES. |
Use the AutoConstraint command to quickly apply control to existing 2D entities based on your program settings
This article describes the benefits you gain when using the AutoConstraint command and the way to control the options which determine the resulting constraints. |
Ground the first profile to the World coordinate system origin to establish an absolute reference position for your model(s)
This article illustrates the benefits of using the Ground Constraint to locate the first profile. |
Use reference geometry entities to control the parameterization of your profile
This article explains how reference geometry entities provide you more definition and control over the different features of your profile. |
Use Spreadsheet variables to better control your profiles
This article helps you understand how using variables to control your profiles can be very useful in your overall design intent. |
Use geometrical constraints rather than dimensional constraints when possible to constrain your model easier and faster
This article describes how geometrical constraints are often more meaningful to the overall design goals than dimensional constraints. |
Create beneficial Parent - Child constraints by only choosing the external entities you really need
This article highlights the importance of carefully choosing the reference entities for your profiles, in order to keep future changes easier and simpler to modify. |
Reuse profiles throughout your design using Smart Profiles
This article describes the basic processes of reusing profiles in your design and storing and retrieving them for other models. |