How to model a 3D sweep?
How to model a 3D sweep?
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I'm trying to create a retainer for a USB plug so it doesn't get lost. Think of the thing that keeps your gas cap attached to the car, or the cap retainer on a nalgene bottle. I need to sweep a circular shape through different axes/planes to achieve the shape I need.
I'm more familiar with SolidWorks, and in that platform they have 3D sketches. Is there something similar in NX? I've been reading about basic curves, but I don't know how they work since I just use sketches all the time.
What's the best way to model it? I've attached an image of the part that I'm trying to create. The sweeps were created using multiple sketches and it's just a pain to modify.
Thanks!
I'm more familiar with SolidWorks, and in that platform they have 3D sketches. Is there something similar in NX? I've been reading about basic curves, but I don't know how they work since I just use sketches all the time.
What's the best way to model it? I've attached an image of the part that I'm trying to create. The sweeps were created using multiple sketches and it's just a pain to modify.
Thanks!





RE: How to model a 3D sweep?
If you go to Help -> Command Finder
and enter the command as it is in SW it may help you find the eqivalent command in NX
RE: How to model a 3D sweep?
RE: How to model a 3D sweep?
RE: How to model a 3D sweep?
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RE: How to model a 3D sweep?
Hope this helps
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