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Instant3D Sketch Selection and Existing Geometry

Selection Criteria Default Feature Created Example


A sketch contour contained on a face
Cut extrude Video: Creating a Cut Extrude From a Sketch Contour Contained on a Face


A sketch contour that does not touch a face
Boss extrude Video: Creating a Boss Extrude From a Sketch Contour that Does Not Touch a Face


A sketch contour that overhangs a face. Select the contour on an area that touches the face
Cut extrude Video: Creating a Cut Extrude From a Sketch Contour that Overhangs a Face


A sketch contour that overhangs a face. Select the contour on an area that does not touch the face
Boss extrude Video: Creating a Boss Extrude From a Sketch Contour that Overhangs a Face
If you select a sketch contour that does not touch a face and first drag it as a boss extrude, it remains a boss extrude even if you drag the contour into existing geometry. Video: Creating a Boss Extrude From a Sketch Contour that Does Not Touch a Face


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