USER FORUM
(you are viewing a thread; or go back to list of threads)
Extrude many different lengths from one sketch? (by wolfv)
I have a project that uses many wooden 2x4s of various lengths.
Is there a way to extrude many 2x4s of various lengths and orientations from one sketch?
Thank you.
Is there a way to extrude many 2x4s of various lengths and orientations from one sketch?
Thank you.
(no subject) (by Tom)
One option is to sketch the cross-section in a file alone. Then create a new file for each length, link the cross-section, and extrude it. Parametrized parts would be nice, but AFAIK aren't available.
(no subject) (by wolfv)
Thanks Tom. That worked!
Here are the step-by-step details:
- sketch the cross-section of 2x4 alone in file 2x4.slvs
- in new file, for each 2x4
- link the cross-section
New Group > Link / Assemble... > 2x4.slvs
- constrain 2x4 profile to XY plane orientation
Constrain > Same Orientation
- select a workplane parallel to 2x4 profile (can be offset from 2x4 profile)
click on XY plane
Sketch > In Work Plane
- extrude profile normal to XY plane
New Group > Extrude
Here are the step-by-step details:
- sketch the cross-section of 2x4 alone in file 2x4.slvs
- in new file, for each 2x4
- link the cross-section
New Group > Link / Assemble... > 2x4.slvs
- constrain 2x4 profile to XY plane orientation
Constrain > Same Orientation
- select a workplane parallel to 2x4 profile (can be offset from 2x4 profile)
click on XY plane
Sketch > In Work Plane
- extrude profile normal to XY plane
New Group > Extrude
step-by-step with indents (by wolfv)
Here are the step-by-step details:
- sketch the cross-section of 2x4 alone in file 2x4.slvs
- in new file, for each 2x4
-- link the cross-section
--- New Group > Link / Assemble... > 2x4.slvs
-- constrain 2x4 profile to XY plane orientation
--- Constrain > Same Orientation
-- select a workplane parallel to 2x4 profile (can be offset from 2x4 profile)
--- click on XY plane
--- Sketch > In Work Plane
-- extrude profile normal to XY plane
--- New Group > Extrude
- sketch the cross-section of 2x4 alone in file 2x4.slvs
- in new file, for each 2x4
-- link the cross-section
--- New Group > Link / Assemble... > 2x4.slvs
-- constrain 2x4 profile to XY plane orientation
--- Constrain > Same Orientation
-- select a workplane parallel to 2x4 profile (can be offset from 2x4 profile)
--- click on XY plane
--- Sketch > In Work Plane
-- extrude profile normal to XY plane
--- New Group > Extrude
(no subject) (by Paul)
Yes, the 2D sketch can be linked many times and each one extruded to different length.
I had considered the possibility of having a single group type for that (link and extrude 2D section) which would allow re-orienting and positioning as well as changing the extrusion length.
That would be inferior to having actual parametric parts, which we hope to have at some point. OTOH I think the parametric parts will require setting the length (parameter) in the text window vs dragging and constraining which the above idea would allow.
I had considered the possibility of having a single group type for that (link and extrude 2D section) which would allow re-orienting and positioning as well as changing the extrusion length.
That would be inferior to having actual parametric parts, which we hope to have at some point. OTOH I think the parametric parts will require setting the length (parameter) in the text window vs dragging and constraining which the above idea would allow.
Extrude many different lengths (by Jim R)
Hi all,
I'm new to Solvespace but I had the same question and this is what I found that worked for me:
I created the 2 X 4 sketch then I extruded it. Now,for this discussion I need to mention that Solvespace never asked me for the depth or length of the extrusion, it extrudes the sketch to a random length.
So, I left the extrusion without a length and saved it as the "master". When I needed a different length I opened the "master" and assigned a length dimension and saved it with a new name. Now I have multiple lengths for the 2 x 4.
Now, this is the disturbing issue I noticed. I have version 3.1.0 and this version has different menus than what I see in the samples and the functionality of some modules appears to differ in some cases.
But I discovered that if I insert duplicate parts in an assembly (New Group - Link / Assemble) I can manipulate and constrain only up to 3 instances of that part. The 4th instance cannot be constrained or manipulated other than moving it around.Since this is an active project, for lack of information in the documents, I think I will create a new part with a new name.
Also, I have not found how you can constrain a face to a point or face to face as some here say it can be done. The version I have does not allow that.
If anyone has an idea how to resolve this I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks
I'm new to Solvespace but I had the same question and this is what I found that worked for me:
I created the 2 X 4 sketch then I extruded it. Now,for this discussion I need to mention that Solvespace never asked me for the depth or length of the extrusion, it extrudes the sketch to a random length.
So, I left the extrusion without a length and saved it as the "master". When I needed a different length I opened the "master" and assigned a length dimension and saved it with a new name. Now I have multiple lengths for the 2 x 4.
Now, this is the disturbing issue I noticed. I have version 3.1.0 and this version has different menus than what I see in the samples and the functionality of some modules appears to differ in some cases.
But I discovered that if I insert duplicate parts in an assembly (New Group - Link / Assemble) I can manipulate and constrain only up to 3 instances of that part. The 4th instance cannot be constrained or manipulated other than moving it around.Since this is an active project, for lack of information in the documents, I think I will create a new part with a new name.
Also, I have not found how you can constrain a face to a point or face to face as some here say it can be done. The version I have does not allow that.
If anyone has an idea how to resolve this I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks
Post a reply to this comment: