MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help

To Create a Protrusion from a Closed Planar Profile Element

  1. Select the Protrusion Feature tool.

    The Protrusion Feature tool settings window opens.

  2. Modify the settings for the protrusion as required.
  3. Select the solid.
  4. Select the protrusion element.

    An arrow shows the directions for the protrusion. If Both Directions is selected, two arrows appear: a green arrow for the Through Direction, and a red arrow for the Back Through direction.

  5. Move the pointer until the arrow points in the desired direction for the protrusion, and enter a data point.
  6. Accept or reject the protrusion.
  7. (Optional) To select additional elements to use for protrusions, hold <Ctrl> and enter data points to select elements.


    Left: Original geometry. Right: Geometry after the protrusion.