V12 brings along some new functionalities: (Feature only for demo purposes, not released.)
A brand new addition is the option of combining a cross-section sketch with a progression sketch (see Section 1.10.1.3.2.5.2, “Create sweeps with a guiding sketch”)
Sweeps can be created by using a combination of a sketch and a guiding sketch. (Feature only for demo purposes, not released.)
For this, there are different approaches which will be explained in the following.
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When using this variant it is ensured that the correct planes are used and the pattern origins will fit together. |
On the 3D history [3D History] tab page, click on the context menu command New history sketch.... [New guiding curve...]
Create the gradient sketch and be sure to set the pattern origin [Pattern origin] at the start of the gradient curve.
-> The sketch is now displayed as a guiding sketch in the 3D history [3D History].
In the context menu of Guiding sketch, click on the Create basic history [Create sweep base] command.
Click on the button under Start sketch.
Create the start sketch [Start sketch].
Click on
Apply changes [Accept changes].
-> On the Basic history [Sweep base] tab page, a green tick is now visible under Start sketch.
The sweep is now created from the start sketch [Start sketch] and progression [History].
Precondition: Guiding sketch and cross-sectional sketch are already available.
Alternatively, only the cross-section sketch can be selected initially and then the corresponding gradient sketch (if several are available) in the list box on the Basic gradient [Sweep base] tab page.