Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?
Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?
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Hey guys, I'm new to solid edge, so be gentle :D
I have a small assembly, and I am trying to great a cutout on one of the parts based on a sketch that I created. To create the sketch I over lapped the two parts with associated constraints, then traced out the cutout I would need to project onto the other part.
I then go to the cutout option, create from sketch, highlight and give it the depth it needs, but it keeps saying "click on the parts to include in the cutout" and will not create the cutout.
Before I started the sketch I made sure the part that will be getting the cutout is "active", so I'm not sure why it keeps asking me this? Hopefully this all makes sense, if not I will include some screen shots if you guys think that might help.
This was done on ST4, in the assembly environment.
Thanks
Ryan
I have a small assembly, and I am trying to great a cutout on one of the parts based on a sketch that I created. To create the sketch I over lapped the two parts with associated constraints, then traced out the cutout I would need to project onto the other part.
I then go to the cutout option, create from sketch, highlight and give it the depth it needs, but it keeps saying "click on the parts to include in the cutout" and will not create the cutout.
Before I started the sketch I made sure the part that will be getting the cutout is "active", so I'm not sure why it keeps asking me this? Hopefully this all makes sense, if not I will include some screen shots if you guys think that might help.
This was done on ST4, in the assembly environment.
Thanks
Ryan





RE: Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?
I am running ST2, but the process should be the same. I opened the assembly and then click on the "Cut" option in the Features tab. I then chose the Creat Assembly Features option and hit ok.From there I was able to create the cut by selecting a sketch face. When it comes to the option of selecting parts, just click on the parts to be cut. To deselect a part, hold control and click on the part. I have some screen shots of my progess. Hope this helps!
RE: Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?
For some reason when I run my mouse over the parts to select or even deselect, nothing highlights. I cant select the parts in which I want to create the cutout in.
RE: Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?
RE: Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?
RE: Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?
And a side note, if you wish to do a cutout using text, such as an engraving, it is the only way.
-av8errr
Solid Edge ST3 MP9
HP Z400 W3565 @3.00GHz
Win XP X64
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RE: Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?
RE: Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?
I generate the geometry in the initial part file, say for instance a set of splined teeth.
I would generate the initial tooth, and pattern it.
Then, if I needed to utilize that geometry in another part for a cutout or protrusion, i would "Include" from the first part while in the second part.
That way if you change the first part, the second will update.
That is assuming you are using history based, and not sync.
-av8errr
Solid Edge ST3 MP9
HP Z400 W3565 @3.00GHz
Win XP X64
15GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro 2000
RE: Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?