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Using Open Profiles for Cut Features

You can use an open profile to cut a model if the profile completely intersects the model.

You can use an open profile for Blind or Through all cuts.

To create a cut using an open profile:

  1. Open install_dir\samples\whatsnew\parts\cut.sldprt.
  2. In the FeatureManager design tree, select Sketch2 .

    The sketch intersects the model on both sides.

  3. Click Extruded Cut (Features toolbar) or Insert > Cut > Extrude.
  4. In the PropertyManager, under Direction 1, set Depth to 23.
  5. Click .



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