How do you lock to a sketch plane in Solid Edge?

Locking a sketch plane in Solid Edge is a crucial step to ensure that your sketches remain fixed to a specific plane during modifications. The correct method involves interacting with the existing sketch in the PathFinder. By right-clicking on the sketch and selecting "Lock Sketch Plane," you effectively prevent any unintended movements or alterations of the sketch relative to the defined plane. This feature is particularly useful in complex models where maintaining the relationships and constraints of the sketch is essential for consistency throughout the design process.

This method is intuitive for users since the PathFinder organizes all components and features of the model, allowing for straightforward access to the properties of existing sketches.

The other options do not provide a method to lock the sketch plane. For instance, double-clicking the sketch typically opens it for editing rather than locking it. Navigating to the settings menu doesn't directly facilitate the locking of an individual sketch plane either. Clicking the sketch in the graphics window primarily allows for selection or basic modifications but does not offer the locking functionality. Thus, the second option stands out as the most accurate approach to locking a sketch plane in Solid Edge.