The Parent to Child hierarchy is as follows
MODEL > PLANE > MECHANISM > PARTS > (sketch-loop) > (Auto)PROFILE > EXTRUSION and HOLE
There are a number of elements that must 'co-exist' to create Extrusions for Solid Modelling. It is helpful to understand the:
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Command 1 : |
Add sketch-elements to Lines, Cad-Lines, Arcs, Circles to define the shape of a sketch-loop - or - Add Polyline to a 2D-Cam or a Gear-Pair |
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MechDesigner : |
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Sketch-Loops: ...are recognized by MechDesigner when sketch-elements are added as a sketch-loop |
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Command 2 : |
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Add Profile: Select a sketch-element that one sketch-element in a sketch-loop |
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MechDesigner : |
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Extrusions: ... are added with a Add-Profile |
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Command 3 : |
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Add Holes: Through Extrusions |
Notes:
1. | We do not show a sketch-loop as an element in the Geometry-Tree |
2. | We do not show the sketch-elements in the Geometric-Tree. Click a constraint to see the sketch-element in the Selection-Window. |
3. | Auto-Profiles and Profiles have slightly different properties: |
You can delete a Profile. The sketch-loop stays in the Part-Editor.
You cannot delete an Auto-Profile with the delete key or command.
To remove an Auto-Profile you must:
• | For the Complete Mechanism: De-select the Auto-Profiles |
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• | For individual Auto-Profiles: Use the Add / Remove Auto-Profile |
The sketch-loop is also deleted.
See Tutorial 4
See also How to add sketch-loops
Information:
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