What happens if a Sketch Entity is fully defined?

When a sketch entity is fully defined, it means that all necessary constraints and dimensions have been applied, which precisely determines its shape and size within the sketch environment. This state allows for the sketch to maintain its intended geometry without any ambiguity.

Being fully defined implies that the sketch has specific constraints that control the relationships between the entities as well as dimensions that specify the size of those entities, ensuring that the model behaves as intended when modifications are made elsewhere. For instance, when a sketch is fully defined, changing a dimension elsewhere might still impact connected features, yet the sketch remains stable unless those specific defining elements are altered.

In contrast, while a fully defined sketch can indeed be modified, it may not be as straightforward as editing without consideration, since any change made must still respect the defined constraints. Additionally, being fully defined does not inherently relate to the ability to shell it or the automatic updating in references, as those actions depend on other aspects of modeling rather than the state of definition of the sketch.