Solid By Extrusion Along Path - Circular Profile
Used to extrude an element to create a tubular solid.
This tool is enabled when you select the Circular Profile icon in the Solid By Extrusion Along Path tool.
Setting | Description |
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Inner Diameter | Allows you to define the inner diameter of the element. If you want a full solid without a hole, you can enter 0 in this field, or enter two coincident data points and then go for the outer diameter data points. |
Variable Link | Let's you use an existing variable to set the input value, defined in the Variables dialog. |
Outer Diameter | Allows you to define the outer diameter of the element. |
Start Distance | Lets you define the distance at which the extrusion will start, along the path element. You can change this graphically by clicking and dragging the starting distance control point. |
End Distance | Lets you define the distance at which the extrusion will end, along the path element. You can change this graphically by clicking and dragging the ending distance control point. |
Thickness | Sets the wall thickness when a hollow solid, or a
surface with thickness is required.
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Scale | Lets you apply a scale factor to the extrusion. The profile is scaled about the selected scale point as it is extruded. Prior to accepting the extrusion, you can adjust the scale point by dragging the scale point graphic (sphere) to a new location. |
Spin | If on, the profile is rotated by the angle specified in the angle field as it is extruded along the path. |
Path | Sets the behavior of the path after the feature is
created.
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Profile | Sets the behavior of the profile after the feature
is created.
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Allow Self-Intersection | Allows geometry that will intersect with itself to be created. If on, the creation of intersecting geometry can take a long time. |