Projecting an Edge, Vertex, or Note onto the Sketch Grid

  1. Click Project to Sketch in the Sketch group on the Design tab.
    Mouse over your design to highlight the objects available for projection.
  2. Click the edge, edge chain, vertex, or note text you want to project into the sketch plane.
    Standard edge selection methods apply, so you can double-click, Ctrl+click, and Shift+click to create or modify your selection.
    You can also click and drag to draw a selection box enclosing the objects you want to project, including silhouette edges.
    The edge, vertex, or text appears as a sketched line to show that it is now a line or point in the sketch plane.
    Duplicate edges (that appear on top of each other) in the sketch are consolidated when you return to 3D mode.
    Tip If you have difficulty seeing a projected line, check that Fade Scene Under Grid is selected on the Display tab.