Closing Sketches to Models

Closes a sketch with an open profile, using existing model edges.

To use an open profile sketch to extrude using existing model edges:

  1. Open a sketch on a model face.
  2. Sketch an open profile with endpoints that are coincident with model edges on the same face boundary.
    close_sketch_to_model1.gif
  3. Click Tools > Sketch Tools > Close Sketch to Model .
    An arrow points in the direction in which the sketch will close. (The extruded boss will either be within the sketch lines or outside of the sketch lines.)
    close_sketch_to_model2.gif
  4. In the dialog box, select Reverse direction to close the sketch, if necessary.
  5. Click Yes when the arrow points in the correct direction.
    close_sketch_to_model3.gif
  6. Click Extruded Boss/Base Tool_Extruded_Boss_Base_Features.gif or Insert > Boss/Base > Extrude , or Extruded Cut Tool_Extruded_Cut_Features.gif or Insert > Cut > Extrude , and specify the End Condition in the PropertyManager.
    close_sketch_to_model4.gif
  7. Click PM_OK.gif.