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Boss Feature





Used to construct a circular protrusion (boss) on a feature-based solid.

  • To delete bosses, use the Delete Feature tool.
  • To edit bosses, use the Modify Parametric Solid or Feature tool or edit within the Feature Manager tree. Editing an existing circular boss allows you to change the parameters used to construct it initially.


SettingDescription
Direction Sets the direction of the boss.
  • Face Normal — perpendicular to the selected face.
  • Screen X, Y, or Z —
  • Design X, Y, or Z —
  • ACS X, Y, or Z — There must be an active Auxiliary Coordinate System.
Diameter Sets the diameter at the top/base.
Height Sets the height of the boss.
Draft Angle Sets the angle of the sides of the boss.
Round Radius Sets the round (blend) radius between the boss and the solid. (This value can be zero if no round is desired.)
Equation icons


Lets you assign variables or equations to the corresponding setting.

For more information, see Variables and Equations.

Boss settings.

Di =Diameter. Ht = Height. Θ = Draft Angle. Ro = Round Radius.
Key-in: MODELER BOSS