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Thicken function keeps flipping directions after a variable update

tom_diedrichtom_diedrich Member Posts: 4 ✭
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I have a simple 3D printed box that I am trying to get the variables to automatically update. When I update the number of ribs from 2 to 3 the thicken command flips the direction of the thicken and breaks my model. 
Can someone help me find a way to ensure the thicken always moves to the inside of the box? 

If you are opening the file double click on the "Global Variables 1"  and change the ribs from 2 to 3 to see it in action. 

Thanks in advance!


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    NeilCookeNeilCooke Moderator, Onshape Employees Posts: 5,487
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    Rather than use Thicken, edit the Sweep feature and make it Thin.
    Senior Director, Technical Services, EMEAI

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    NeilCookeNeilCooke Moderator, Onshape Employees Posts: 5,487
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    Rather than use Thicken, edit the Sweep feature and make it Thin.
    Senior Director, Technical Services, EMEAI
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    tom_diedrichtom_diedrich Member Posts: 4 ✭
    Thanks for the quick help Niel, this seemed to solve the issue perfectly. Much Appreciated!
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