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{{GuiCommand|Name=Part_Sweep|MenuLocation=Part -> Sweep...||Workbenches=[[Part_Module|Part]]|SeeAlso=Part_Loft}} |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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Revision as of 13:39, 15 January 2013
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| Menu location |
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| Part -> Sweep... |
| Workbenches |
| Part |
| Default shortcut |
| None |
| Introduced in version |
| - |
| See also |
| Part_Loft |
Overview
With the tool can sweep from a profile and one or more guide curve (-n), a molded part can be generated.
File:FC demo part sweep result.png
Profile and guide curve (-n) in each case must be present as a sketch (If necessary, first create the workspace Sketcher).
File:FC demo part sweep sketch.png
The molded part can be generated as a surface or solid composite, it is updated according to a change of the parameters of the sketches. The orientation of the sketches influences the outcome.
Use with a guide curve
The command is invoked in the workspace under Part molding - sweeping ... it appears a list with two columns.
The sketch for the profile to be used is in the list selected node / wire, then the right arrow in the selection in the list sweep added.
File:FC demo part sweep add.png
In the 3D area, the guide curve is selected (for selecting multiple guide curves the shift key use).
File:FC demo part sweep add FK.png
This allows the command to be executed - OK.
File:FC demo part sweep OK.png
The molded part produced in this manner is a composite surface, no solid. To produce a solid, either before completing the command in the box below lists the node / wire and sweep switch Generate Solid be set or when the command in the View Properties tab data field Solid the value of false is set to true.
File:FC demo part sweep call solid.png
FreeCAD - Version
0.13
