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    Extruding 3D Sketches

    Hi I was wondering whether anyone knows how to extrude a 3d sketch, or extrude a 3d curve. Basically, I have imported a curve using a .txt file and have converted it into a pseudo-profile by converting entities into a 3d sketch. However, now I cannot extrude this profile. If you know how to...
  2. MechGrad

    Sweeping curves instead of profiles

    Hi I was wondering whether there is a method of creating a solid model by sweeping curves: I created a curve that represents a cross-section of my geometry using imported x,y,z coordinates, and now I would like to sweep that cross-section through 90 degrees. However, it appears that the...
  3. MechGrad

    Importing XYZ Coordinates Into SolidWorks

    Hi Does anyone know how to import points in XYZ format into Solid Works? I am trying to generate a solid model of a transition duct using points, splines and the like. Currently my data is XYZ format in Excel. Thanks! -S

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