Session Summary

The following topics were discussed and demonstrated during this session.   Please make sure the following topics are understood before proceeding to the next session.

A 2D profile can be projected onto a face in a parallel plane using the Projection tool.

TheImprint feature performs boolean functions by extruding a profile through a solid whilst simultaneously combining or subtracting the volume of the extrusion from the solid.

When using the subtract option of the Imprint tool, the height of the extrusion can exceed that of the primary solid.

The facet of a solid can be modified by applying a uniform pressure load to the surface of a solid. This is referred to as Deformable Modeling.

An extrusion can be tapered by a specific angle by using the Extrusion Draft Angle option.

Selected faces of solids can be extruded so that they intersect the face of a selected body, either adding or subtracting material during the extrusion.

A compound profile is create from a boundary profile with interior regions which are automatically subtracted from the volume of the resulting extrusion.

Example of extruded compound profile

The Workplane can be used to slice a solid object where it intersects with the Workplane.  Either portion of the solid can be retained or discarded.

Standard text can be inserted onto a solid object and will be aligned to the planar geometry of the Workplane.

By changing the standard text toflexible text, a 3D height or depth can be given.  This will create an above or below Workplane extrusion which can be added to or subtracted from the primary solid.