Is it possible to create a sketch on non-planar surface?

It it is not possible it would be a great feature. If I start a new part, create a new freeform with strange geometry, then would be fantastic to chose one of the curved faces and sketch on it. So I can insert splines or other geometrical objects onto the surface.

Can you sketch on a surface in Solidworks?

Creating a sketch on a surface is not that complicated in SOLIDWORKS. It allows you to create a 3D sketch on a surface with just a single click of your mouse. You can select each edge or select the face to create offset on a surface.

Can we select non-planar surface as sketch plane in Catia?

No, we cannot select a non-planar surface as sketch.

Can you make a curved plane in Solidworks?

To project a curve: Click Project Curve on the Curves toolbar, or Insert > Curve > Projected. Under Direction of Projection , select a plane, edge, sketch, or face as the direction of the projected curve. Under Projection Faces , select the cylindrical face on the model where you want to project the sketch.

How do I create a planar surface in Solidworks?

To create a bounded planar surface from a sketch:

  1. Create a non-intersecting, single contour, closed sketch.
  2. Click Planar Surface (Surfaces toolbar) or Insert > Surface > Planar.
  3. In the PropertyManager, select the sketch in the graphics area or FeatureManager design tree for Bounding Entities. .
  4. Click OK .

How do I project a sketch to another plane in SolidWorks?

Use this selection to project a sketched curve onto a model face.

  1. Under Sketch to Project , select the curve in the graphics area or from the flyout FeatureManager design tree.
  2. Under Direction of Projection , select a plane, edge, sketch, or face as the direction of the projected curve.

What is the difference between split and trim?

Trim: same as cutting but you can get the part you removed back by “dragging” the side of the clip. Split: you separate the clip in two parts. Both stay intact, they are just divided where you split them.

How do you project a plane sketch in Solidworks?

Click Project Curve on the Curves toolbar, or Insert > Curve > Projected. Use this selection to project a sketched curve onto a model face. Under Sketch to Project , select the curve in the graphics area or from the flyout FeatureManager design tree.