Running Feature Paint
Feature Paint allows you to
copy feature parameters from one feature to others that you select. For
instance, you can select a boss-extrude from one part and apply its parameters
(such as depth) to another boss-extrude on a different part.
You can also select two different features and apply feature parameters.
For example, select a sweep feature to apply its parameters (such as the
texture and transparency properties) to a dome feature.
Sheet metal features are supported.
Parameters you can copy include:
Limitations:
Unsupported sheet metal features: bend, fold,
unfold, and welded corner.
If the source feature does not have texture but
the target feature does, the target feature retains its texture properties.
Reference geometry entities cannot be painted
from one feature to another. For example, an end condition of Up
To Surface that references a surface cannot be painted.
To run Feature Paint:
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Click Feature Paint
(Tools toolbar) or Tools,
Feature Paint.
The Feature Paint Task Pane
opens.
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In the graphics area, select the feature whose parameters you want
to copy.
<feature name>@<part name>.sldprt
appears in the Copy properties
from box.
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In the graphics area, select one or more features to which you want
the parameters applied. You can select a feature in the current part,
or select a feature from a part in another open window.
<feature name>@<part name>.sldprt
appears in the Paste properties
to box.
The Feature properties box
lists the following feature parameter information:
NOTES:
Select
Paste appearance properties to
apply appearance properties (color, texture, and so on) only.
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Click Apply.
The new attributes are updated immediately.
Click Close.