You can create a feature that tapers selected model faces by a specified angle, using a Neutral Plane to determine the direction of pull for creating molds. You can also use the DraftXpert to create, change, or remove neutral plane drafts.
You can also apply a draft angle as a part of an extruded base, boss, or cut.
To draft a model face to a neutral plane:
- Click Draft
on the Features toolbar, or .
- In the PropertyManager, click Manual to display the Draft PropertyManager.
- In the PropertyManager:
- Select Neutral Plane in Type of Draft.
- Under Draft Angle
, set a value for the number of degrees. The draft angle is measured perpendicular to the neutral plane.
- Select a face or a plane for Neutral plane. If necessary, select Reverse direction
to slant the draft in the opposite direction.
- Select the faces to draft in the graphics area for Faces to draft
.
- Select an item in Face Propagation if you want to propagate the draft across additional faces.
Click
Detailed Preview ![](doc1292867883512.image)
to preview the draft.
- Click OK
to create the draft.