Configuration Options for Sketcher
default_ang_dec_places
1*, <0-13>
Specifies the number of decimal places to round newly created angular dimensions.
default_dec_places
2*, <0-14>
Specifies the number of decimal places that are displayed for dimensions.
grid_snap
yes, no*
yes—Selection points snap to a grid
no—Turns the grid snap off so that any location can be selected.
section_color
default*, drawing_color, sketch_color
Specifies the color of sketched sections.
To set a different color, click > 
Options > > > .
Options > > > .To set a different color, click > Options > > > .
Options > > > .After you set this option, it takes effect immediately in the current session.
show_selected_item_id
yes, no*
yes—Displays the entity ID in the help text.
no—Does not display the entity ID in the help text.
Once set, this option takes effect immediately in the current session.
show_sketcher_const_dyn_edit
yes, no*
yes—Show Sketcher constraints in Dynamic Edit mode.
no—Hides Sketcher constraints in Dynamic Edit mode.
Once set, this option takes effect immediately in the current session.
sket_import_geometry_line_style
yes, no*
yes—Line style and color of the imported geometry entity are retained when you preview the geometry entity in the Sketcher palette or import the geometry into an active section.
no—Line style and color setting of the current Sketcher session is used when you preview the geometry entity in the Sketcher palette or import the geometry into an active section.
sketch_dim_background_color
contrast, global*, manual
Sets the background color of dimensions when you are working in Sketcher.
contrast—Sets a color with the highest contrast to the background color.
global—Links the color to the system background color.
manual—Uses the sketch_dim_background_color_rgb configuration option to set the color.
sketch_dim_background_color_rgb
255, 255, 255*
Sets an RGB color for dimensions background when you are working in Sketcher.
sketch_dim_background_trans
20*
Sets the opacity of the dimension background when you are working in Sketcher. 100 is fully transparent.
sketch_thick_dim_line_highlight
yes*, no
Sets lines and arrows of dimensions highlighted in Sketcher to display as thick lines.
yes—All lines associated with a highlighted dimension are 3 pixels wide. The dimension arrow size is 2 pixels.
no—All lines and arrows associated with a highlighted dimension are the same with and size as all other dimension lines and arrows.
sketcher_auto_create_refs
2*, 0, 1
0—Does not create the dimensioning references automatically.
1—Automatically adds orientation references as dimensioning references.
2—Automatically creates two dimensioning references.
sketcher_auto_create_references
yes, no*
Controls selection of background geometry to create references.
yes—Automatically uses selected background geometry.
no—Does not automatically use selected background geometry.
sketcher_blended_background
yes, no*
yes—Uses blended background in 3D Sketcher.
no—Does not use blended background.
The option has no effect if blended background is turned off generally. After you set this option, it takes effect immediately in the current session.
sketcher_collinear_constr
yes*, no
yes—Collinear constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Collinear constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
sketcher_def_construction_font
default*, dotfont, phantomfont
Defines line font when sketching entities in construction mode or when converting a solid entity to construction.
sketcher_default_font_kerning
yes, no*
yes—Enables font kerning for the text string. This controls the space between certain pairs of characters, improving the appearance of the text string. Kerning is a characteristic of the particular font.
no—Font kerning for the text string is not considered.
sketcher_dim_of_revolve_axis
yes*, no
yes—Sketcher solver will automatically create diameter dimensions for dimensions created by Intent Manager to Axis of Revolution.
no—Sketcher solver will not create diameter dimensions for dimensions created by Intent Manager to Axis of Revolution.
sketcher_dimension_autolock
yes, no*
yes—User-defined dimensions are locked when created.
no—User-defined dimensions are not locked when created.
sketcher_disp_constraints
yes*, no
Controls the display of constraints in Sketcher.
yes—Displays Sketcher constraints.
no—Hides Sketcher constraints.
After you set this option, it takes effect immediately in the current session.
sketcher_disp_dimensions
yes*, no
yes—Displays Sketcher dimensions
no—Hides Sketcher dimensions
After you set this option, it takes effect immediately in the current session.
sketcher_disp_grid
yes, no*
yes—Displays the grid.
no—Hides the grid.
Controls the display of a grid in the graphics window.
sketcher_disp_vertices
yes*, no
yes—Shows the endpoints and vertices.
no—Hides the endpoints and vertices.
Controls the display of endpoints and vertices in the graphics window.
sketcher_disp_weak_dimensions
yes*, no
yes—Weak dimensions are displayed.
no—Weak dimensions are not displayed.
sketcher_equal_length_constr
yes*, no
yes—Equal length constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Equal length constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
sketcher_equal_radii_constr
yes*, no
yes—Equal radii constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Equal radii constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
sketcher_grid_angle
<value>
Sets the grid angle that overrides the default value of 0.
sketcher_grid_line_quantity
<value>
Sets the number of radial lines when the grid is set to polar.
sketcher_grid_radius_spacing
<value>
Sets the value of the radial spacing when the grid is set to polar and the sketcher_set_grid_method configuration option is set to static.
sketcher_grid_radius_type
cartesian*, polar
cartesian—Shows a Cartesian grid when the grid is displayed.
polar—Shows a polar grid when the grid is displayed.
Sets the type of grid displayed in the graphics window.
sketcher_highlight_open_ends
yes*, no
yes—Shows the endpoints.
no—Hides the endpoints.
Controls the display of endpoints that do not coincide with other endpoints or entities.
sketcher_import_convert_units
yes, no*
Sets the conversion of dimension units of imported files.
yes—Dimension units are converted.
no—Dimensions are interpreted (for example, 1” becomes 1mm).
sketcher_import_exact_geom
yes*, no
Improves the performance while importing geometry.
sketcher_instant_snap_to_model
yes*, no
Controls whether to allow instant snapping when the pointer is placed next to model geometry.
yes—Enables instant snapping to model geometry.
no—Disables instant snapping to model geometry.
sketcher_known_dim_on_ref_ent
yes*, no
Controls the type of dimension created for normal dimensions with only background geometry selected as references.
yes—Creates known dimensions, for example kd#.
no—Creates reference dimensions, for example, ref#.
sketcher_lineup_hor_constr
yes*, no
yes—Line up horizontal constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Line up horizontal constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
sketcher_lineup_ver_constr
yes*, no
yes—Line up vertical constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Line up vertical constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
sketcher_line_width
1.5*, <1–3>
Defines the thickness of the line used for Sketcher geometry.
sketcher_lock_modified_dims
yes, no*
yes—Modified dimensions are locked.
no—Modified dimensions are not locked.
sketcher_lock_symmetry_axis
yes, no*
yes—The axis of symmetry is locked when repositioning symmetrical geometry.
no—The axis of symmetry is not locked when repositioning symmetrical geometry.
sketcher_midpoint_constr
yes*, no
yes—Midpoint constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Midpoint constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
2d_palette_path
<path>
Specifies the path for the Sketcher shape directory that contains the subdirectories that define the tabs and shapes that you define for the Sketcher palette.
You can also specify a PDM location as the Sketcher shape directory. Ensure that you are in the PDM environment and have adequate access rights to the PDM location.
sketcher_parallel_constr
yes*, no
yes—Parallel constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Parallel constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
sketcher_perpendicular_constr
yes*, no
yes—Perpendicular constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Perpendicular constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
sketcher_point_on_entity_constr
yes*, no
yes—Point on entity constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Point on entity constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
sketcher_refit_after_dim_modify
yes*, no
Controls the behavior of altering the view after a modification has been made to refit the entire sketch on screen.
sketcher_rel_accuracy
<value>
Type a value between 1.0E-9 (0.000000001) and 1.0.
sketcher_same_point_constr
yes*, no
yes—Same point constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Same point constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
sketcher_save_preview_image
yes, no*
Controls whether selection files should be saved with embedded image information used to preview sections in the File and Open dialog boxes.
sketcher_set_grid_method
dynamic*, static
Sets the method controlling grid display.
dynamic—Automatically sets the grid display.
static—Manually sets the grid display.
sketcher_set_grid_x_spacing
<value>
Enter an x grid spacing value to override the default x grid spacing value.
sketcher_set_grid_y_spacing
<value>
Enter a y grid spacing value to override the default y grid spacing value.
sketcher_shade_closed_loops
yes*, no
Controls the shading of areas bounded by closed chains of sketched entities that do not overlap.
yes—Shades closed loop areas.
no—Does not shade closed loop areas.
sketcher_snap_model_geometry
yes*, no
Controls whether to allow snapping to model geometry in sketches.
yes—Snapping to model geometry, such as edges and surfaces is enabled.
no—Snapping to model geometry is not enabled.
sketcher_snap_sensitivity
very low, low, medium, high, very high*
Adjusts the sensitivity of the snapping to geometry.
sketcher_starts_in_2d
yes*, no
Defines initial model orientation in Sketcher mode.
yes—2D orientation, looking directly at section (sketching) plane.
no—Orientation unchanged. Sketch directly on the 3D part.
After you set this option, it takes effect immediately in the current session and affects the subsequent orientation of models in Sketcher.
sketcher_strngthn_to_def_dec_pl
yes*, no
yes—Rounds off the values of new dimensions and of weak dimensions when they are converted to strong dimensions.
no—Does not round off the value of new dimensions and of weak dimensions when they are converted to strong dimensions.
sketcher_symmetric_constr
yes*, no
yes—Symmetric constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Symmetric constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
sketcher_tangent_constr
yes*, no
yes—Tangent constraints are used by the Intent Manager.
no—Tangent constraints are not used by the Intent Manager.
sketcher_undo_reorient_view
yes*, no
yes—You can undo a view orientation operation in Sketcher.
no—You cannot undo a view orientation operation in Sketcher.
sketcher_undo_stack_limit
<value>
Sketcher saves a copy of each function performed. The number of possible saved functions depends on the number specified in the option. The undo menu can be used to remove the stored functions. After you set this option, it takes effect immediately in the current session.