variable section sweep

[pvlakshmi]

hello iam lakshmi


how can i use "variable section sweep" with solids

 

[tobbo]

Welcome to mcad!


regarding Vss, just check the "solid" button....


//Tobias
Edited by: tobbo

 

[wilmath]

Here is a reply to a similar post:


To create a variable section sweep:


1) Make a sketch of the trajectory, you can probably use the side or front datum planes for this.The trajectory for this will be following the center of the part section from beginning to end


2) Click on the variable section sweep icon, in my version of wildfire it is located just below the revolve icon. When the variable sweep dashboard opens up, click on the references tab, then click on the section plane control and pick Constant Normal Direction.


3) You need to tell wildfire what the trajectory is so if the trajectory you sketched is not already highlighted go ahead and pick it.


4)Click on the create section icon, it is located just above the options tab. Draw the section with the center at the beginning of the trajectory. Adjust dimensions of sketch, middle click twice.

 

[tobbo]

thats a great reply.... But...


You dont have to pick constant normal direction, unless you want your sweep to be "constant normal " to a plane or something.


Then, if you want your vss to be solid, follow the instructions above, and also "check the solid button", otherwise the sweep will be a surface . (surf=default)


//Tobias