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A SWEEP is similar to an extrude except instead of creating a solid model by extruding a sketch perpendicular to a plane, a SWEEP creates a solid model by extruding a sketch following a curve
LEFT CLICK on the appropriate tab to determine the type of SWEEP (New, Add, Remove, Intersect)
LEFT CLICK on the appropriate tab to determine the type of SWEEP (New, Add, Remove, Intersect)
See DD02: Extrusion for explanations of New, Add, Remove, or Intersect
Sweep
Sweep
Creating a Sweep
Creating a Sweep
For a Sweep you need 2 separate sketches
- The shape (faces or sketches) you want to Sweep
- The curve you want the sweep to follow (Sweep Path)
Keep Profile Orientation Check Box
Keep Profile Orientation Check Box
- Unchecked: The sweep will follow the path with the face staying at the same angle to the curve where it started
- Checked: The face will stay parallel to the to the original face.
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