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Using the "Sweep" command over multiple line segments.
robert_melascaglia
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Greetings All
I have created a multi-line segment to ultimately use to sweep a profile across it. I created the sweep profile at one of the line segments and everything works just fine.
However, when sweeping the profile it creates "one part" although you can see the demarcation lines of the individual line segments.
Question: How do I change the "one part" to the "multiple parts" that it really is (and should be)? I realize I can create the "sweep profile" with its own "normal plane" at each line segment, then sweep, and have all the unique parts - but is there an easier way?
Thanks,
Robert
I have created a multi-line segment to ultimately use to sweep a profile across it. I created the sweep profile at one of the line segments and everything works just fine.
However, when sweeping the profile it creates "one part" although you can see the demarcation lines of the individual line segments.
Question: How do I change the "one part" to the "multiple parts" that it really is (and should be)? I realize I can create the "sweep profile" with its own "normal plane" at each line segment, then sweep, and have all the unique parts - but is there an easier way?
Thanks,
Robert
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one sweep = one part
if you create a sweep along the first segment you can create the next sweep using the end face of the previous one and select “New” to create a new part. No extra sketches required.
You have a few options. You could sweep the entire profile as one part and split the part at the desired segments. Or you can sweep an individual profile, use the face of the last sweep as the next profile and so on. Feel free to post a link to your Document for us to take a look at.
Good Luck!
Below is a simple wrought iron top rail that I want to "split" into three parts - thanks you for the advise.