PartDesign Groove: Difference between revisions
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When creating a groove, the '''Groove parameters''' |
When creating a groove, or after double-clicking an existing groove in the [[Tree_view|Tree view]], the '''Groove parameters''' task panel is shown. It offers the following settings: |
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- Enter a numeric value for the angle of the groove. The default direction is into the support, but it can be changed by ticking the '''Reversed''' option.<br> |
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- Grooves occur by default [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_normal normal] to the defining sketch plane. This can be changed by specifying another '''Direction'''.<br> |
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- With the option '''Symmetric to plane''' the groove will extend half of the given angle to either side of the plane.<br> |
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- Negative dimensions are not possible. Use the '''Reversed''' option instead.<br> |
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Enter a numeric value for the '''Angle''' of the groove. With the option '''Symmetric to plane''' the groove will extend half the given angle to either side of the sketch or face. |
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* '''Up to face''': The groove will extrude up to a face in the model that can be chosen by clicking on it. |
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The groove will extend up to the last face of the support it encounters in its direction. With the option '''Symmetric to plane''' the groove will cut through all material in both directions. |
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====Up to face==== |
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The groove will extend up to a face. Press the {{Button|Face}} button and select a face or a [[PartDesign_Plane|datum plane]] from the Body. |
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Specifies the axis of the groove: |
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* '''Vertical sketch axis''': selects the vertical sketch axis. |
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* '''Horizontal sketch axis''': selects the horizontal sketch axis. |
* '''Horizontal sketch axis''': selects the horizontal sketch axis. |
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* '''Construction line''': selects a construction line from the sketch used by the groove. The dropdown list will contain an entry for each construction line. The first construction line will be labelled ''Construction line 1''. |
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* '''Construction line''': selects a construction line contained in the sketch used by the Groove. The drop down list will contain an entry for each construction line. The first construction line created in the sketch will be labelled ''Construction line 1''. {{VersionPlus|0.17}} |
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* '''Select reference...''': allows the selection of a straight edge or a [[PartDesign_Line|datum line]] from the Body. |
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* '''Select reference...''': allows selection in the 3D view of an edge on the Body, or a [[PartDesign_Line|datum line]]. {{VersionPlus|0.17}} |
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Note that when changing the axis, the '''Reversed''' option may be (un)checked automatically. |
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Defines the angle of the groove. This option is only available if '''Type''' is '''Dimension''' or '''Two dimensions'''. Angles larger than 360° are not possible. Nor are negative values, use the '''Reversed''' option instead. |
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Check this option to extend the groove half the given angle to either side of the sketch or face, if '''Type''' is '''Dimension''', or '''Through all''' if that is the '''Type'''. |
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If checked, the groove will extend half of the specified angle in both directions from the sketch plane . |
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Reverses the direction of the groove. |
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If checked, the direction of revolution is reversed from default clockwise to counterclockwise . |
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===2nd angle=== |
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Defines the angle of the groove in the opposite direction. This option is only available if '''Type''' is '''Two dimensions''' and '''Angle''' is smaller than 360°. |
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Revision as of 14:31, 4 April 2024
PartDesign Groove |
Menu location |
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Part Design → Create a substractive feature → Groove |
Workbenches |
PartDesign |
Default shortcut |
None |
Introduced in version |
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See also |
PartDesign Revolution |
Description
The Groove tool revolves a selected sketch or profile about a given axis, cutting out material from the support .
Above: sketch (A) is revolved around axis (B); resulting groove on solid (C) is shown right.
Usage
- Select the sketch to be revolved.
- A face on the existing solid can alternatively be used. version 0.17 and above
- The sketch must be mapped to the planar face of an existing solid or Part Design feature, or an error message will appear. version 0.16 and below
- Press the Groove button.
- Set the Groove parameters (see next section).
- Press OK.
Options
When creating a groove, or after double-clicking an existing groove in the Tree view, the Groove parameters task panel is shown. It offers the following settings:
Type
Type offers five different ways of specifying the angle of the groove:
Dimension
Enter a numeric value for the Angle of the groove. With the option Symmetric to plane the groove will extend half the given angle to either side of the sketch or face.
Through all
The groove will extend up to the last face of the support it encounters in its direction. With the option Symmetric to plane the groove will cut through all material in both directions.
To first
The groove will extend up to the first face of the support it encounters in its direction.
Up to face
The groove will extend up to a face. Press the Face button and select a face or a datum plane from the Body.
Two dimensions
This allows to enter a second angle in which the groove should extend in the opposite direction. The directions can be switched by checking the Reversed option.
Axis
Specifies the axis of the groove:
- Vertical sketch axis: selects the vertical sketch axis.
- Horizontal sketch axis: selects the horizontal sketch axis.
- Construction line: selects a construction line from the sketch used by the groove. The dropdown list will contain an entry for each construction line. The first construction line will be labelled Construction line 1.
- Base (X/Y/Z) axis: selects the X, Y or Z axis of the Body's origin.
- Select reference...: allows the selection of a straight edge or a datum line from the Body.
Note that when changing the axis, the Reversed option may be (un)checked automatically.
Angle
Defines the angle of the groove. This option is only available if Type is Dimension or Two dimensions. Angles larger than 360° are not possible. Nor are negative values, use the Reversed option instead.
Symmetric to plane
Check this option to extend the groove half the given angle to either side of the sketch or face, if Type is Dimension, or Through all if that is the Type.
Reversed
Reverses the direction of the groove.
2nd angle
Defines the angle of the groove in the opposite direction. This option is only available if Type is Two dimensions and Angle is smaller than 360°.
Properties
Below are properties which can be defined after creation of the feature. Data properties Base and Axis are uneditable .
- DataAngle: angle of rotation. See Angle .
- DataLabel: label given to the operation, can be changed at convenience.
- DataMidplane: true or false. See Symmetric to plane.
- DataReversed: true or false. See Reversed.
- DataRefine: true or false. If set to true, cleans the solid from residual edges left by features. See Part RefineShape for more details. version 0.17 and above
Notes
- A ShapeBinder cannot be used for the profile.
- When using a SubShapeBinder for the profile, selecting the binder in the Tree view will fail, instead the binder's face has to selected in the 3D view.
- Structure tools: Part, Group
- Helper tools: Create body, Create sketch, Edit sketch, Map sketch to face
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