Solid by Extrusion (Legacy)
(3D only) Used to create a solid generated by linearly extruding a profile element (text, shape, or complex shape, B-spline surface, face of a surface or solid element) a defined distance. Extrusion adds a third dimension to a plane surface. Faces formed between the original profile element and its extrusion are indicated by straight lines connecting the keypoints.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Orthogonal | If on, the profile element is extruded orthogonally. |
| Distance | If on, sets the distance, in working units, the element is extruded. |
| Both Directions | If on, the profile element is extruded in both directions. |
| X Scale | If on, sets the scale factor in the x-direction. |
| Y Scale | If on, sets the scale factor in the y-direction. |
| Scale lock icon | If on (locked), forces both X Scale and Y Scale to be the same value. Changing one will cause the same change to be applied to the other. If off (unlocked), X Scale and Y Scale can be different values. |
| Spin Angle | If on, sets the spin angle — the angle through which the profile is rotated as it is extruded. |
| Use Active Attributes | If on, the extrusion is created with the element using the active attributes. If off, the extrusion is created with the element taking the attributes of the profile element. |
| Keep Original | If on, the original profile element is kept in the model. |