Modify imported STEP file

scott_bell118

Hi,

This will be an easy question to answer for most of you, therefore, apologies in advance for taking your time.

I have imported a manufacturer product into my design,  The STEP file imports with no problem and the model looks exactly as I would like.

The problem is the model imports with an overall length of 1360mm but the physical part is adjustable up to 1960mm.  For my design I'd like the overall length to be 1800mm.  Can anyone, in easy to follow steps, guide me on how to modify the original STEP file to be a part with 1800mm length?

Scott

NeilCooke

Tailor made: https://www.onshape.com/cad-blog/making-supplier-models-work-for-you

philip_thomas

The quick answer is as follows;
1) If this variance is caused by assembly position (eg open vs closed), then build an assembly out of your parts and add mates with limits (1360 to 1960).
2) If your question relates to the 'size' of parts, then you will need 'Transform'. Select 'Scale' and the scale is 1800/1360.
I hope this helps you.

walter_boyd

1.  Make a rectangular cut in the middle of the cylinder to cut the part into two bodies.

2.  Use 'move/copy bodies' to move one of the new halves a distance along the parts axis.

3.  Extrude the cylinder profile to join the two halves.
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