topic Re: How to make a parametric rabbet cut (think picture frame). Not sure how in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

How to make a parametric rabbet cut (think picture frame). Not sure how

engineer1984 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:12:29 GMT

Hi,

Below is a screenshot of my current situation. I am happy to sketch differently. I haven't gotten too far.

I need to make the rabbet cut shown below around the entire piece. I'm not sure how to do this parametrically such that I can change one side and it will change the entire piece.

I've looked into using 'paths' for the extrude, but a bit confused about implementing. I've thought about using an offset plane and extruding downwards, but not sure how to offset the sketch. I've looked into Project, but I don't seem to use that correctly...

I'll continue trying things in the meantime.

Screenshot:

Re: How to make a parametric rabbet cut (think picture frame). Not sure how

jhackney1972 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:34:48 GMT

Please attach your model so the forum users can demo on your exact model and also do not have to model it again.

Re: How to make a parametric rabbet cut (think picture frame). Not sure how

laughingcreek — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:08:23 GMT

if the object is planer with a consistent depth (as I would expect from a picture frame) then sweep would be one easy way.

Re: How to make a parametric rabbet cut (think picture frame). Not sure how

engineer1984 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:30:36 GMT

Link:

https://a360.co/33laO1V

Re: How to make a parametric rabbet cut (think picture frame). Not sure how

engineer1984 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:34:30 GMT

I tried this, but I'm not allowed select more than just the face perpendicular to my sketch..

See screenshot below:

Re: How to make a parametric rabbet cut (think picture frame). Not sure how

davebYYPCU — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:41:56 GMT

Sweep needs two sketches, one for the path, and one for the cross section L shape.

Extrude needs three sketched paths, select the outside ring for the tall leg, select the inside ring for the short leg, and join them.

Either way you have not mentioned which way to cut the corners, (if required).

Might help....

Re: How to make a parametric rabbet cut (think picture frame). Not sure how

laughingcreek — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:58:30 GMT

sometimes you have to hold down the ctrl button while selecting the path. here's your model back. all I added was the sweep command. I used your original geometry for input.

Re: How to make a parametric rabbet cut (think picture frame). Not sure how

engineer1984 — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:19:43 GMT

Ah, strange. I was picking the inside lines where my sketch met a point and that didn't work. I picked the other inside line and I was able to select multiple lines. I don't get that.

Thanks for the help!

Re: How to make a parametric rabbet cut (think picture frame). Not sure how

chrisplyler — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 01:04:18 GMT

Just as an alternative...if the desired geometry is suitable, you could just extrude it.

Sorry this video is so long, I make some stupid sketch mistakes and then have a brain fart about fixing them for a minute.

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/community/screencast/64a68d53-700f-4e62-97d5-17605a9bb1db