2.3.3: Geometric Constraints in Inventor

Inventor provides geometric constraints to define relationships between sketch elements:

• Coincident: Ensures two points or a point and a line remain connected.
• Collinear: Forces two lines to lie on the same axis.
• Parallel: Keeps two lines equidistant along their length.
• Perpendicular: Ensures two lines intersect at 90 degrees.
• Horizontal/Vertical: Aligns lines along the X or Y axis.
• Equal: Forces two entities to have the same size.
• Symmetric: Maintains symmetry across a centerline.
• Tangent: Ensures a curve touches a line or another curve at a single point.

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💡 Exercise: Apply each constraint to a sketch and observe how modifying one feature affects the entire design

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