Q1: Define Constraints.
Ans: Constraints are rules applied to sketch entities to control their shape, size, and position.
Q2: Name the types of Constraints.
Ans: The types of Constraints are as follows:
- ➔ Geometric Constraints
- ➔ Dimensional Constraints
Q3: Define Dimensions.
Ans: Dimensions are numerical values that define the size or location of sketch entities.
Q4: What are smart dimension tools?
Ans: Smart dimension tools allow you to easily add dimensions to sketch entities in SolidWorks.
Q5: What is the use of smart dimension tools?
Ans: They are used to define lengths, angles, diameters, and positions of sketch entities.
Q6: How to apply horizontal dimension by using smart dimension tools?
Ans: The procedure is as follows:
- ➔ Select the Smart Dimension tool from the toolbar.
- ➔ Click on the horizontal line you want to dimension.
- ➔ Move the cursor to position the dimension.
- ➔ Click again to place the horizontal dimension value.
Q7: How to apply vertical dimension by using smart dimension tools?
Ans: The procedure is as follows:
- ➔ Select the Smart Dimension tool.
- ➔ Click on the vertical line to dimension.
- ➔ Move the cursor to adjust the position of the dimension.
- ➔ Click to place the vertical dimension.
Q8: How to apply angular dimension by using smart dimension tools?
Ans: The procedure is as follows:
- ➔ Select the Smart Dimension tool.
- ➔ Click on the two lines forming the angle.
- ➔ Move the cursor to adjust the angle placement.
- ➔ Click to place the angular dimension value.
Q9: How to apply aligned dimension by using smart dimension tools?
Ans: The procedure is as follows:
- ➔ Select the Smart Dimension tool.
- ➔ Click on the line or edge to dimension.
- ➔ Move the cursor along the line’s direction.
- ➔ Click to place the aligned dimension.
Q10: How to apply radius dimension by using smart dimension tools?
Ans: The procedure is as follows:
- ➔ Select the Smart Dimension tool.
- ➔ Click on the circle or arc.
- ➔ Move the cursor to position the radius dimension.
- ➔ Click to place the radius value.
Q11: How to apply diameter dimension by using smart dimension tools?
Ans: The procedure is as follows:
- ➔ Select the Smart Dimension tool.
- ➔ Click on the circle.
- ➔ Move the cursor to adjust the placement of the dimension.
- ➔ Click to place the diameter dimension value.
Q12: How to apply linear diameter dimension by using smart dimension tools?
Ans: The procedure is as follows:
- ➔ Select the Smart Dimension tool.
- ➔ Click on two points, lines, or edges to measure distance.
- ➔ Move the cursor to position the linear dimension.
- ➔ Click to place the linear distance value.
Q13: What are Geometric Constraints?
Ans: Geometric constraints are the constraints that control the shape and position of sketch entities relative to each other.
Q14: What are Horizontal Constraints?
Ans: Horizontal constraints are the constraints that make a line or entity stay horizontal.
Q15: What are Vertical Constraints?
Ans: Vertical constraints are the constraints that make a line or entity stay vertical.
Q16: What are Coincident Constraints?
Ans: Coincident constraints are the constraints that make two points lie on top of each other.
Q17: What are Collinear Constraints?
Ans: Collinear constraints are the constraints that make two or more lines lie on the same line.
Q18: What are Perpendicular Constraints?
Ans: Perpendicular constraints are the constraints that make two lines intersect at a 90° angle.
Q19: What are Parallel Constraints?
Ans: Parallel constraints are the constraints that make two or more lines always remain parallel.
Q20: What are Tangent Constraints?
Ans: Tangent constraints are the constraints that make a line touch a curve or circle at only one point.
Q21: What are Concentric Constraints?
Ans: Concentric constraints are the constraints that make two arcs or circles share the same center.
Q22: What are Equal Constraints?
Ans: Equal constraints are the constraints that make two or more entities have the same size or length.
Q23: What are Fix Constraints?
Ans: Fix constraints are the constraints that lock a sketch entity in place so it cannot move.
Q24: What are Symmetric Constraints?
Ans: Symmetric constraints are the constraints that make two entities mirror each other about a center line.
Q25: What are Coradial Constraints?
Ans: Coradial constraints are the constraints thatmake arcs or circles share the same center and radius relationship.
Q26: What are Merge Constraints?
Ans: Merge constraints are the constraints that combine two overlapping sketch entities into one.
Q27: What are Equal Curve Length Constraints?
Ans: Equal curve length constraints are the constraints that make two curves have the same length.
