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gdragos
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revolve feature

Why can't I revolve a sketch around an axis that passes through the profile drawn in said sketch in Inventor? This was a very useful feature in other CAD programs where I could sketch the cross-section of a hole, counter-bore, etc. and then revolve it around its center axis to create a 3D extrusion of the profile.

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mflayler2
in reply to: gdragos

I think your problem lies in the fact you are looking at a complete cross section when Inventor only wants a 1/4 section to perform a revolve.  You can still place Linear Diametric dimensions too.

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JDMather
in reply to: gdragos

Works fine in Inventor here.

Works fine in SolidWorks, Pro/E and AutoCAD too.
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gdragos
in reply to: gdragos

ah yes, I believe you are correct in that I should only be sketching half of the cross-section.  This is what happens when you've been away from CAD for a long time. Thank you.

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cadcamm99
in reply to: mflayler2

I am using inventor 2014. I am sketching only half of the profile and the feature works fine.  However, if I create an iFeature out of it, I can only get it to work for 0, 90, and 180 degrees.  If I try it at 270, then I get the message that the axis crosses the profile.

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