Summary
This function creates a parent shape by extracting a child shape in a specific direction.
How to Run
Ribbon Menu > [Feature] Tab > [Generate] Group > Sweep
Explanation
Create a Parent Shape Using the Sweep Feature
Sweep the child shape along a specified path to create a parent shape.
[Selection Filter]
Select the type of the target to use when using the Sweep feature.
[Select Target]
Select the target object. Only objects in the Selection Filter can be selected.[Select Path]
Select the sweep path. Consecutive edges that do not overlap or intersect can be selected.[Edit Path]
Set additional settings for the sweep path.Edit Start Point : Sets the start point to use as a reference for the path.
Reverse Direction : Reverses the direction of the path.
[Protrusion Length]
Enter the sweep length. The length cannot be greater than the maximum length of the path.[Twist Angle]
Extract the extraction end section by rotating it as much as you enter for the extraction start section.
[Keep Target Orientation]
When set to On, the direction of the target section is set relative to the path.