Where Can You Sketch in SOLIDWORKS? (Endpoints, Midpoints & More)

Learn exactly where you can start and end sketches in SOLIDWORKS — including endpoints, midpoints, quadrant points, and more. If you're new to SOLIDWORKS, this foundational skill will make your sketches cleaner, smarter, and easier to control. This video is NOT sponsored. ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 - Why Where You Sketch Matters 0:47 - All Sketch Points in SOLIDWORKS (Overview) 1:11 - Endpoints in SOLIDWORKS 1:50 - Midpoints 2:54 - Sketching Anywhere Along a Line 3:27 - Corners (Vertices) in SOLIDWORKS 3:59 - Intersection Points Explained 4:41 - Points in Sketch Circles & Arcs 4:44 - Centerpoints & Quadrant Points 5:33 - Sketching Along a Circle or Arc 6:15 - Circle vs Ellipse Quadrant Points in SOLIDWORKS 7:00 - Spline Endpoints & Fit Points 7:33 - Sketching Along a Spline 7:43 - Using Sketch Points as Anchors 8:07 - Challenge of the Week =============================== Linked Videos & Playlists! =============================== • How to Make 2D Shapes in SolidWorks:    • How to Make 2D Shapes in SolidWorks (Begin...   • SolidWorks Beginner Tutorial Playlist:    • SolidWorks Beginner Tutorials   About: In this video, Wilfredo Perez Carbajal from The Inventor Within teaches SOLIDWORKS beginners exactly where you can sketch in SOLIDWORKS and how to start and end sketches properly. This SOLIDWORKS 2D sketch tutorial covers endpoints, midpoints, centerpoints, quadrant points, intersections, and other sketch reference points that allow you to connect geometry with precision. If you’ve ever wondered where to start a sketch in SOLIDWORKS or how sketch points work, this beginner-friendly SOLIDWORKS sketch basics lesson will help you understand sketch locations and improve your design control. Watch until the end to fully understand how to use sketch reference geometry and build stronger sketches in SOLIDWORKS. =============================== Connect with Us! =============================== Instagram: ➡︎   / theinventorwithin   Facebook: ➡︎   / theinventorwithin   X: ➡︎ https://x.com/Inventor_Within =============================== Connect with Wilfredo Perez Carbajal on Social Media =============================== Instagram: ➡︎   / wilfredo_perez_carbajal   Facebook: ➡︎   / perezcarbajalwilfredo   Question of the Week: Which sketch point do you use most in SOLIDWORKS — endpoints, midpoints, or quadrant points? Or was this your first time learning about some of these sketch reference points? Let me know in the comments! New to SolidWorks? Subscribe here for beginner-friendly SolidWorks guides and tutorials 👉    / @theinventorwithin   🧠 Challenge of the Week: Create a simple design in SOLIDWORKS using at least three different sketch reference points. Try combining endpoints, midpoints, and quadrant points in one sketch — and tell me what you created in the comments! #TheInventorWithin #WilfredoPerezCarbajal #SolidWorks #SolidWorksforMakers #SolidWorksView #CAD #ComputerAidedDesign #ProductDevelopment #ProductDesign #MechanicalDesign #3DDesign #SustainableProductDevelopment #SystematicProductDevelopment #PositiveImpact