Sweep

Overview of Functions

Extrude a geometric shape (face, solid) along a path to create a geometric shape of an upper level (line, face).

Details of Functions

Generate Tab

Select target

Select the geometric shape (line or face) that will perform the Sweep process.

Select path

Select Edges that will be extrusion paths. All Edges must be connected.

 When Reverse direction is checked, reverses in the starting point of the path is made.

Generate

Set the extrusion length.

Boolean

Set up Boolean operations among objects created by Sweep and existing objects.

  • None : It is created regardless of the previously created object.

  • Union : Sweep objects are created and at the same time merged with the objects selected in Select master.

    - Select Master : Selects the Master object to be merged with the Sweep object.

  • Cut : Sweep objects are created and objects that were chosen at the Select Master are cut at the same time.

    - Select Master : Use the Sweep object as a tool for selecting the object to be cut.

    - Delete Tool : When checked, the Boolean cut process is executed and the Sweep object (tool) is deleted.

Twist

Set the twist angle.

  • Angle : Creates a Sweep object by rotating the profile of the extracted location counterclockwise by the entered value.

Option

Set options for the Sweep object.

  • Keep target orientation : Retains the direction of the target regardless of the direction of the path