What is the first step in creating a sketch in synchronous mode in Solid Edge?

The process of creating a sketch in synchronous mode within Solid Edge begins with selecting a sketch command. This is the initial action that allows you to initiate the sketch environment where you can create 2D profiles that will later define the 3D features of your part.

When you select a sketch command, you typically access the tools necessary to draw lines, arcs, circles, and other sketch entities on a specified work plane or face of the part. This foundational step is crucial because it sets the context for the subsequent actions, such as setting the viewport or defining dimensions, which can only occur after the sketch itself is established.

In this workflow, choosing a part, while important to the overall design process, occurs before you start sketching as you need a part to apply your sketch to. Setting the viewport might be necessary for viewing your sketch appropriately, but it's not the first step in the actual sketch creation. Defining dimensions is typically one of the last steps after the sketch entities are created, ensuring they are appropriately sized and constrained. Thus, selecting the sketch command is the essential first step in the sketch creation process in synchronous mode.