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Is there a 3D axis feature?
brian_brady
Member, Developers Posts: 505 EDU
When making a revolved part with multiple features, I like to use simple sketches and add the features as model features, not in the sketch. However, every feature sketch requires that I add a revolve axis in the sketch, which gets very redundant. Is there a 3D axis command that I am not aware of that could be used as a common revolve axis? I would love an infinitely long axis that could be made by using the intersection of planes or a point and a plane. In fact, in the sketching environment I would rather create an infinitely long centerline or reference line rather than having to dimension the length of a construction line to do the same.
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robert_morris
OS Professional, Developers Posts: 166 PRO
There isn't any 3D axis command that I am aware of currently.
It is possible to use a a line from previously created sketches as the axis for a revolve. What you could do is to just draw the axis on the first sketch and when you need to do a revolve on that axis, show that sketch and click on the axis line.
Another possibility would be to create a sketch that has just the axis line, label it as 'Axis' so that it is easy to find later, and it will be readily available when you need it for a revolve or to dimension to it from other sketches.5
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It is possible to use a a line from previously created sketches as the axis for a revolve. What you could do is to just draw the axis on the first sketch and when you need to do a revolve on that axis, show that sketch and click on the axis line.
Another possibility would be to create a sketch that has just the axis line, label it as 'Axis' so that it is easy to find later, and it will be readily available when you need it for a revolve or to dimension to it from other sketches.