Summary
- This function creates a parent shape by extracting a child shape in a specific direction.
How to Run
- Ribbon Menu > [Feature] Tab > [Generate] Group > Extude
Explanation
Create a Parent Shape Using the Extrude Feature
Extrude the child shape to create a parent shape.
[Selection Filter]
Select the type of sub-shape from which to create the parent-shape.
Edge : Select edges to create sheet bodies.
Face : Select faces to create solid bodies.
Sheet Body : Select sheet bodies to create solid bodies.
[Select Target]
Select the object to use to create the parent shape. Edges and surfaces can be selected.
Note
Reference - Object classification according to property information (Body / Member)
[Define Direction]
Set the direction of extrusion.
Normal : Extrude in the normal direction of the object.
Direction Vector : Set the extrusion direction manually.
Offset : Extrude in the offset direction that considers the object shape.
This is the difference in the result of defining the Direction in three different ways for the surface viewed from above.
[Protrusion Length]
Enter the extrusion length. Enter Direction 1 and 2 to extrude in both directions.
[Twist Angle]
Extract the extraction end section by rotating it as much as the user enters for the extraction start section.