Sketch plane not appearing

iveta_ivanova

I only just started the tutorials and I encountered a very very basic problem which I have to sort out before I can progress further: 
Since last night when I want to start a sketch, the sketch plane isn't appearing at all. I tried both first choosing a plane and then clicking the sketch button, or vice versa, as well as right-clicking on the plane followed by Create a sketch. 
The sketch1 window does appear, but since there is no sketch plane obviously I can't sketch anything. 
It worked before so I guess I have pressed something while exploring the software, but because I only just started, I have no idea what it could be. 
Any help will be appreciated. 

NeilCooke

Hi @iveta_ivanova - the planes may be hidden (eye icon next to planes in feature list), but they don't have to be visible for you to sketch. Does the sketch dialog have a plane selected? Do you see "sketch1" in the graphics area? Are the icons active? If yes to all these then you should be able to start sketching.

bruce_williams

@iveta_ivanova
You may also try hitting 'N' key to give you normal view after starting a sketch.  Maybe you are looking at the edge of your sketch plane?

iveta_ivanova

Hi, thanks for the prompt responses.
No, the icons were not active and yes I am pretty sure that I did select a plane. 
When I restarted the whole thing the problem was fixed. If I manage to recreate it again I will take screenshots, sorry I didn't think of doing it this time.