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Convert an extruded cut to an extruded boss/base

Convert an extruded cut to an extruded boss/base

Convert an extruded cut to an extruded boss/base

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Hi, I have an intricate cut that I intend to convert to an extruded boss/base. Is there a way to do this in SW2011?

Thanks.

RE: Convert an extruded cut to an extruded boss/base

Do you mean creating a form tool from the cut? What's your intent?

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RE: Convert an extruded cut to an extruded boss/base

Why not just reuse the sketch?

RE: Convert an extruded cut to an extruded boss/base

TheTick is correct, reuse the sketch, or create a new sketch and use convert entities if that works for you.

RE: Convert an extruded cut to an extruded boss/base

You can also just drag the feature direction arrow in the opposite direction if you have instant 3D enabled. However, I would just reuse the sketch.

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RE: Convert an extruded cut to an extruded boss/base

You can save the sketch out as a block and use it in another position or save it in the design library etc.

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