Surface by Extrusion
Used to create a surface generated by linearly extruding a profile element (line, line string, arc, ellipse, text, multi-line, complex chain, or complex shape, edge of a surface or solid element, or B-spline curve) a defined distance. Surfaces formed between the original profile element and its extrusion are indicated by straight lines connecting the keypoints.
You can access this tool from the following:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Keep Original | If on, the original profile element is kept in the model. |
| Parametric | If on, a parametric surface is created with the profile as an input element. The profile can be handled like other feature inputs, allowing you to show /hide, apply constraints, replace etc. |
| Variable Link | Let's you use an existing variable to set the input value, defined in the Variables dialog. |
| X Scale | (Extended Setting) If on, sets the scale factor in the x-direction. |
| Y Scale | (Extended Setting) If on, sets the scale factor in the y-direction. |
| Spin Angle | (Extended Setting) If set to something other than 0, the profile is rotated as it is extruded. |
