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New to CAD, new to OnShape - how do I scale this sketch?
StillMaker
Member Posts: 24 EDU
I am trying to extrude a diamond shape recess into the back of this part. I made this sketch by using the Intersection Curve tool with the mating part (ram ball, currently hidden).
The problem is I need this extruded recess to be slightly larger than the ram ball diamond, so it will slide into place (I plan to 3D print this). I can't figure out how to scale the sketch. Is this possible?
I guess another way would have been to scale the ram ball part larger (I assume that's possible) and then use the Intersection Curve tool to create the sketch from that larger version. But I will probably need to print and test fit a few times, so that would be a hassle to re-do several times.
My document: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/712e820776e7438f38ab7eaa/w/1b60a957467c5452331c47d1/e/cff8c6b1eef2ff63a5085dbb?renderMode=0&uiState=65c2e9b30e846046f0554799
The problem is I need this extruded recess to be slightly larger than the ram ball diamond, so it will slide into place (I plan to 3D print this). I can't figure out how to scale the sketch. Is this possible?
I guess another way would have been to scale the ram ball part larger (I assume that's possible) and then use the Intersection Curve tool to create the sketch from that larger version. But I will probably need to print and test fit a few times, so that would be a hassle to re-do several times.
My document: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/712e820776e7438f38ab7eaa/w/1b60a957467c5452331c47d1/e/cff8c6b1eef2ff63a5085dbb?renderMode=0&uiState=65c2e9b30e846046f0554799
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Scaling of your sketch is not required. This sample shows the new sketch using an offset by tangent selection of the edge of the ram ball. Intersection curves work but it's more work since you still need them to be offset.
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