# Virtual Intersections

You can create virtual intersections where the extension lines of disjoint elements intersect for easy positioning during subsequent processing.

How to create

  • Method 1: Pre-pick element creation 1)Select two lines by holding down ctrl or by box picking, etc 2)Click the "Draw Points" command or the "Virtual Intersection" command to generate virtual intersections.

  • Method 2 of 2: Create using the Virtual intersection command 1)Click the Virtual Intersection command in the Draw Points drop-down box 2)Select two lines 3)Click the OK or Apply button to generate virtual intersections.

  • Method 3 of 3: Create when dimensioning 1)Use the commands for dimensioning with size constraints 2)Normal dimensioning 3)Right click on element A where virtual intersections can be created 4)Click Find Intersections 5)Click another element B to generate A virtual intersection of A and B. 6)Continue annotating

Elements that create virtual intersections

  • Sketch lines, model edges, support to select the same/different types of lines to create virtual intersections

    • Straight lines, curves can be created on the extension line virtual intersection points.
    • When the selected line has multiple intersections, create the virtual intersections closest to the mouse click.
  • In the sketch, it is supported to pick up elements outside the sketch to create virtual intersections.

The use of virtual intersection points

  • Analog sketch drawing points.

  • Supports adding dimensions, geometric constraints.

  • Measurements can be made.

  • Can be picked up in the feature dialog box, such as stretch boss feature picking points as directions, etc.

  • Special case:

    • Cannot be picked up as a profile in the lofting boss feature.
    • Sketch array and scale primitives The elements to be array/scaled do not support virtual intersections, scaled primitives' scale points support virtual intersections.

Virtual intersections Style:The display style of virtual intersections can be modified in "System Settings - Document Properties - Virtual intersections".