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Selection of the
section plane is
important in that it will
define the default
orientation of the
object for display and
can also simply the
construction of
assemblies. Make
this choice carefully.
The SKETCH dialogue can be opened by selecting the Home tab. This dialogue will
provide command for the creation of the 2D profile which will define our extruded shape.
Note that the PROFILE option is preselected. The parts of the dialogue are specified in
the figure below.
The icons in the Resource Bar above the modeling screen provides options for geometry selection e.g. endpoint of line, center of arc,
intersection, quadrant point, etc.
The rectangle at the midpoints of the lines are indicators of geometric constraint. These particular symbols indicate that the lines are
Horizontal or Vertical with respect to the coordinate system of the sketch plane.
Next we will add dimensional constraints to the sketch. To create a dimensional constraint,
Go to the Home tab and select the Rapid Dimension dropdown menu.
Within the dimension command, pick the left hand vertical line and then the YC
axis. Place the dimension using the same technique as before.
This dimension locates the profile in the horizontal direction within the sketch
plane.
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Create the vertical locating dimension by selecting the horizontal sketch line
and then the XC axis.
We are now going to use dimensions to center the sketch geometry within
the sketch plane.
In the value pane of the open dimension, enter a new dimension value of
the overall value divided by 2.
In our case that is:
p8 / 2
SOME TIPS:
To move an existing dimension, pick the dimension to highlight, then Pick-Hold-Drag
To delete a dimension:
Menu > Edit > Delete pick to highlight then MMB to delete
If you should accidentally change your display (rotate orientation, zoom, etc.) Move to
the work screen, press the RMB to open the quick menu, select the Orient View to
Sketch icon in the Sketch Menu
Then select OK in the dialogue or press the MMB to complete the Extrude operation.
In the Selection option, select the front face of the existing solid as shown
at right.
Make sure that the Rectangle Method is set to the first option (Two Point)
This will define a rectangle by picking the opposite corners.
First pick the upper left corner of the existing face. This will anchor the
sketched rectangle to the corner.
Create dimensions for the sketch profile (the rectangle), using the
methods we used on the original profile.
We will now create the other cut feature on the opposite side of the component.
Select the Extrude Command and then select the same face as for the previous cut
feature.
Once again we will use the Rectangle Command to create the profile.
This time we will start in the lower right hand corner of the face and pick an
opposite corner.
Dimension in the same fashion as the previous feature, and alter the
dimension values.
Next we will create the protrusion feature from the top face of the object.
Select as the sketch plane the top face of the object (as shown)
NOTE: If your view of the surface is not complete use the following command;
Move the pointer to an emply portion of the model window.
Press the RMB to open the Display Quick Menu
Select FIT
Before we create the next profile we are going to set an option to make the
construction easier.
Now we will construct the profile using the Rectangle command again.
For the next point we want the upper right hand corner of the hidden cut
feature.
End the Sketch construction by choosing Finish Sketch (the checkered flag)
Next we are going to create the cut feature at the back and bottom of the
object. In order to create this feature we will need to change our view
orientation.
To change view orientation dynamically;
Move the moise to the approximate center of the display
Press and HOLD the MMB
Move the mouse to change the viewing orientation
Select the Extrude command again and when selecting the sketch plane
move to the coordinate icon and select the XZ plane of the coordinate axis.
The orientation will reverse so you will need to reorient the part.
Use the Rectangle command again to define the profile. Place one corner on the
bottom edge of the object and place the other corner at an approximate location.
Create dimensions controling the height and width of the rectangle. Set the
appropriate dimension values.
Create a dimension which locate the sketch horizontally from the Z axis and set its
value equal to one half of the width of the profile.
Note that the extrusion direction is already correct but that the inferred Boolean is set
to Unite. You will have to change it to Subtract before selecting OK
This tutorial will provide you with the bare basics of model construction. Even within the
commands used, there are numerous options. You are encourage to examine the
command dialogue boxes and experiment with the commands to further understand the
inputs and their effects. For example, during the Extrusion, the effect of values
assigned to the Start and End options.
In a later tutorial we will examine other construction commands.