How Can I Extrude A Stp File
How Can I Extrude A Stp File
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First and formost I am brand new to solidworks..
With that said, I have an aluminum stp file I've opened with solidworks. I want to be able to use this same stp file to create different parts then build an assembly. I'm having trouble lengthing the part. I Can't figure out how. I've tried to goto sketch mode, then set smart dimensions, finally Features->Extrude Boss/Bass but the option is not available unless I leave sketch mode. Even then it says select a plane or planar face etc so I select a face and extrude is no longer available. I must be missing something..
PLEASE HELP
Thanks in advance!!
With that said, I have an aluminum stp file I've opened with solidworks. I want to be able to use this same stp file to create different parts then build an assembly. I'm having trouble lengthing the part. I Can't figure out how. I've tried to goto sketch mode, then set smart dimensions, finally Features->Extrude Boss/Bass but the option is not available unless I leave sketch mode. Even then it says select a plane or planar face etc so I select a face and extrude is no longer available. I must be missing something..
PLEASE HELP
Thanks in advance!!






RE: How Can I Extrude A Stp File
If the former you should be able to simpy edit the feature to change its parameters.
If the latter, you can create normal sketches on the parts faces & use the Extrude Boss or Extrude Cut tools to create features. You can also use the Insert > Face > Move... tool on individual faces.
RE: How Can I Extrude A Stp File
After getting a handle on how to extrude a sketched form, check out what CorBlimeyLimey posted to work with the imported file.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe trumps reason.
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All good tips, one thing to consider... if the profile is simple, you may just want to model the part from scratch in SolidWorks. That way you control the design intent and can easily create "simple" versions and different configurations. You may need configurations if you are creating "differen parts" as you said in your original post.
FeatureWorks is great, but may not give you the design intent you need. You could use the actual profile, but as "handleman" said there could be too much detail.
And finally, I highly recommend taking a SolidWorks course to anyone who is new to SolidWorks. Personally, I benefited from SolidWorks courses. If you haven't taken one, you may want to consider this option.
Best wishes,
Joseph
RE: How Can I Extrude A Stp File
Meanwhile, it looks like everyone else has done a great job getting you on your way with the STEP file you mentioned.
Good luck.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe trumps reason.