CST2013: Extrude Curve to Face

Modeling: ShapesFaces and AperturesConstruction FacesExtrude Curve to Face

In this dialog box you can extrude a previously selected planar curve to create a face from a curve.

Please note: The created face is not considered in the simulation, but can be used to create other structures and to integrate fields on the face's surface.

After selecting the corresponding ribbon control an interactive mode will be entered in which a curve needs to be selected. This curve will then be used for the creation of the new face.

As soon as the new shape is created it will appear in the main plot window and on the navigation tree.

The picture below shows two face created by extruding a rectangle with and without twisting and tapering:

Name

Specify the unique name for the face.

Thickness

Specify a valid expression for the thickness of the extrusion. A small arrow in the plot window indicates the direction of the extrusion. Negative thickness settings will result in an extrusion into the opposite direction.

Twist angle

Specify the angle to twist the created face around the direction of the extrusion.

Taper angle

Specify the angle to taper the created face along the direction of the extrusion. A negative angle will taper the shape, a positive angle will flare the shape.

OK

Press this button to finally create the face.

Preview

Press this button to create a preview image of the shape. This option is very useful to check the settings before you actually create the face.

Cancel

Closes this dialog box without performing any further action.

Help

Shows this help text.