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Part Modeling

After dimensioning the lines, notice the sketch lines changed from Blue to

Black. This is one way SOLIDWORKS lets us know that the geometry is defined,

meaning that we have added enough information (dimensions and/or geometric

relations) to completely define the geometry in the sketch. The status bar also

shows "Fully Defined" in the lower right corner. This is the preferred state before

creating a feature, since there is no information missing and the geometry has

been accurately and completely described.

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More about the sketch's state. A sketch can be in one of several states;

these are the three main states:

• Under Defined: (BLUE) Not enough dimensions and/or geometric relations

have been provided to completely define the sketch. Sketch geometry is

blue and lines/endpoints can be dragged with the left mouse button.

• Fully Defined: (BLACK) The Sketch has all the necessary dimensions

and/or geometric relations to completely define it. This is the desired state.

Fully defined geometry is black.

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