Select sketch contours and model edges, and apply features to them. This allows you to use a partial sketch to create features.
A tooltip appears when you cannot select a contour because:
- The part has too many edges.
- Edges are created on offset planes.
- Edges are chamfered.
- Edges are filleted.
Contour selection is also restricted as follows:
- When reusing a sketch, you can select only on the original face. If, for example, part of the face has been extruded, the tool does not recognize the new face.
- You can select contours only on the face with the sketch. If, for example, the face with the sketch is cut by a solid object (as shown below), the tool can select the part of the face still visible but does not recognize the solid object.
![Contour_Select_Solid.gif](doc1292869262194.image)
When creating lofts with 3D sketch contours as opposed to individual sketches, you can select one or more contours.
To select and extrude contours:
- In an active sketch, select a feature to apply the selected contours. For example, click one of the following to display the appropriate PropertyManager:
- Extruded Boss/Base
(Features toolbar)
- Revolved Boss/Base
(Features toolbar)
![contour_select_sketch_00.gif](doc1292869262569.image)
- In the graphics area, use the pointer
to select a contour for Selected Contours. The contour can include model edges.
To select multiple contours, hold down Ctrl.
- Click
to apply to the selected contours.
![contour_select_sketch_03.gif](doc1292869261522.image)
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![contour_select_sketch_04.gif](doc1292869261819.image)
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Extrude |
Revolve |