Solid Modeling Features …from the EXPERTS

Reseller Training Objectives Swept and Loft Swept and Loft Helix Helix Multiple Occurrences Multiple Occurrences - Patterns - Mirror - Feature Libraries Edge Bar Edge Bar Construction Surfaces Construction Surfaces

Reseller Training Swept Commands Protrusion or Cutout Protrusion or Cutout Allows Multiple Paths and Cross Sections Allows Multiple Paths and Cross Sections - Maximum 3-Paths Profiles should be created as Sketches Profiles should be created as Sketches Cross-sections can be reordered Cross-sections can be reordered

Reseller Training Loft Commands Protrusion or Cutout Protrusion or Cutout Multiple Cross Sections Multiple Cross Sections Profiles should be created as Sketches Profiles should be created as Sketches 2 cross sections - linear 2 cross sections - linear 3 or more cross sections - curvature 3 or more cross sections - curvature

Reseller Training Loft Commands Guide curve (must touch cross sections) Guide curve (must touch cross sections) Cross Sections can be re-ordered Cross Sections can be re-ordered End condition controls End condition controls

Reseller Training Benefits of Sweep and Loft Complicated curved features can easily be created Complicated curved features can easily be created Can utilize 3D (b-spline) data Can utilize 3D (b-spline) data Permits construction of free flowing and transitioning solid geometry Permits construction of free flowing and transitioning solid geometry

Reseller Training Helix Features Separate Add and Remove Features Separate Add and Remove Features Two Option Forms Two Option Forms - Parallel or Perpendicular Profile - Taper, Pitch, and direction characteristics User defines axis User defines axis Taper and variable pitch Taper and variable pitch Automatically runs the length of the axis Automatically runs the length of the axis

Reseller Training Helical Feature Axis Axis Cross Section Cross Section

Reseller Training Helical Parameters Method Method Taper Settings Taper Settings Direction Direction Variable Pitch Variable Pitch

Reseller Training Circular Patterns Arc – partial sweep Arc – partial sweep Circle – full sweep Circle – full sweep

Reseller Training Rectangular Patterns Fit option uses count width/height Fit option uses count width/height Fill option uses spacing and width/height Fill option uses spacing and width/height

Reseller Training Rectangular Patterns Fixed Option Fixed Option - Uses count and spacing

Reseller Training Mirror Feature Steps: Steps: - Select Feature(s) - Select mirror plane Edge based features must be patterned with their parents. Edge based features must be patterned with their parents. - Round, - Chamfer - Add Draft

Reseller Training Mirror Copy Part Mirrors the entire part Mirrors the entire part Only requirement is a mirror plane Only requirement is a mirror plane

Reseller Training Feature Libraries Located on EdgeBar Located on EdgeBar Store and retrieve features Store and retrieve features Copies are new features Copies are new features Placement steps Placement steps - Drag and Drop - Define reference plane - Edit profile to position Save steps Save steps - Drag and Drop - Copy/Paste

Reseller Training Copying and Pasting Features Standard Microsoft tools Standard Microsoft tools 6 - EASY Steps 6 - EASY Steps 1. Select the feature 2. Select Copy 3. Select Paste 4. Select reference plane 5. Position the profile 6. Edit the feature (control the location)

Reseller Training EdgeBar Symbols display the current model status Symbols display the current model status Pathfinder Options Pathfinder Options - Reorder - Suppress - Unsuppress - GoTo - Recompute - Pathfinder Display

Reseller Training Construction Geometry Surfaces are not joined to the solid. Surfaces are not joined to the solid. Used with From/To Extent option within another feature command. Used with From/To Extent option within another feature command. Can construct 3D curves for use in sweeps. Can construct 3D curves for use in sweeps. Accessed from View pull-down or right click on any menu bar. Accessed from View pull-down or right click on any menu bar.

Reseller Training Construction Geometry Surfaces Surfaces - Extruded Surface - Revolved Surface - Swept Surface - Lofted Surface - Offset Surface

Reseller Training Construction Geometry Curves and Points Curves and Points - Intersection Curve - Intersection Point - Project Curve - Keypoint Curve

Reseller Training Construction Geometry Additional commands Additional commands - Replace Face - Divide Part - Boolean Feature - Insert Part Copy

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