Revolve Question
Revolve Question
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I made a simple 2d contour sketch (front plane) and tried to revolve around the centerline contained in the same sketch. Usually as soon as I choose revolve, it automatically picks the contour and gives me a preview. This time it did not. I actually had to place my arrow over the "inside" of the sketch and it highlighted and I was able to make the revolve. For some reason SW also changed my sketch to a 3D sketch from 2D.
Why does this happen?
Thanks
Why does this happen?
Thanks






RE: Revolve Question
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 2005 SP0.1
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Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 2005 SP0.1
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As for the 3D sketch part...no idea. Are you sure you began as a 2D sketch?
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1) As Arlin pointed out, only one centreline can be selected.
2) You cannot have multiple lines.
3) The sketch must be closed ... no gaps, overlaps or crossed lines.
Get the sketch in Edit mode, go to Tools > Sketch Tools > Check sketch for feature ... to see if a problem exists. Only one problem per analysis is shown, so multiple checks may be in order. More details on this can be found in the Help files under Sketch tools, diagnostics
RE: Revolve Question
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users
RE: Revolve Question
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 2005 SP0.1
RE: Revolve Question
Get the sketch in Edit mode, go to Tools > Sketch Tools > Check sketch for feature ... to see if a problem exists. Only one problem per analysis is shown, so multiple checks may be in order. More details on this can be found in the Help files under Sketch tools, diagnostics. No errors found.
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If you did the check sketch for feature, did it show you and error or give an error? or is that what you mean at the end of your statement? "No errors found"
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users
RE: Revolve Question
RE: Revolve Question
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users
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2. Create C/L originating from the Origin.
3. Complete closed profile.
4. Dimension sketch profile 1/2 the Ø from the C/L.
5. Make C/L active and choose Insert, Boss/Base, Revolve.
6. At this point it would not automatically choose the closed profile until I placed my cursor over the closed profile. When I did this the closed profile became a different color and allowed the selection.
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Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users
RE: Revolve Question
RE: Revolve Question
I deleted and replaced the line - point to point.
Done a check sketch for feature - no problems found
Done the base revolve (didn't pre-select anything) and the file revolved without and a problem.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users
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Thanks Scott.