Creating Features in Instant3D

Instant3D lets you drag geometry and dimension manipulators to create and modify features. To create features, you must exit Edit Sketch mode.

1. Create a sketch from which to create a boss cut or boss extrude, then exit sketch mode.
2. Select a sketch contour in the graphics area.

   A drag handle appears.

3. Move the pointer to drag the sketch contour.

   A ruler appears and the sketch extrudes.

   You can drag the pointer either way from the starting sketch plane. If you create a sketch on an existing feature's face, you create a boss or cut extrude depending on where you select the sketch contour. Video: Creating a Boss or Cut From a Sketch Using Instant3D

4. Click to create the feature.

   An optional context toolbar allows you to add a draft or choose a cut extrude instead of a boss extrude and vice versa, if necessary. Video: Using the Instant3D Context Toolbar