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Originally Posted by matthewgkerr
Ok, so this is a real noob question. I'm trying to create a rectangle while i'm watching a tutorial. It says to select the rectangle tool (I think it is the two point rectangle) only I don't have that available. I have the 3D Sketch bar open, but all I see in the Draw tab is:
Line
Helical Curve
Arc
Spline
Equation Curve
Point Bend
I tried right clicking on the ribbon and customising the user command. I added Rectanle (Two Point) to Part | 3D Sketch, but I didn't see anything change in the Ribbon. Any suggestions?
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It sounds like you actually should be using "Create 2D Sketch" to do what you want. 99.9% of the time for FRC-type situations, you should only use 2D sketches for simple extrudes, revolves, etc, as these parts are all relatively simple. CIM motors, gears, sprockets, aluminum extrusion, etc. can all be modeling using only 2D sketches.
The only real reason to use 3D Sketches is to create complex/surface modeling features, such as guide curves for loft operations or contour splines for surface modeling. These features are only useful for creating complex curves, like ergonomic handles for consumer products or the body panels for a car.