topic Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep in Inventor Forum

3d sketch->plane-> sweep

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:23:29 GMT

Hi!

The file is attached.

I have a 3D sketch

I need to create plane at end point of line and perpendicular to line.

I want to create 2d sketch and then use sweep command.

How do I accomplish that?

Thank you in advance!

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

swalton — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:30:24 GMT

Use the "Normal to Axis Through Point" method to create a workplane at the end of your 3d sketch.

See: http://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTOR/2017/ENU/?guid=GUID-38A9748E-FA2D-44D3-928C-DFE1326A9385

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:00:24 GMT

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Use the "Normal to Axis Through Point" method to create a workplane at the end of your 3d sketch.

See: http://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTOR/2017/ENU/?guid=GUID-38A9748E-FA2D-44D3-928C-DFE1326A9385

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It didn't work for me.
I couldn't press ok button

I used right click-> plane ->choose end point.
And it works fine.

@swalton

I am wondering why it didn't work your way

:))

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

swalton — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:08:54 GMT

I'm still using 2014, so the method might have changed somewhat in the newer versions.

Here is what happens when I make a workplane in a part or assembly file.

Select the workplane tool from the ribbon menu
Select the endpoint of a straight line or edge.
Press the Control (or Shift) key and select the straight line or edge.
Inventor creates the workplane.

I never get an "Ok" prompt.

Are you using the Control or Shift key to group your selections? These are the standard Windows selection modifier tools so they should be easy to remember.

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

wilkhui — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:11:59 GMT

Hi - can you record a Screencast of the steps you're taking when it doesn't work for you?

Here's what you should be doing:

Thanks,

Indy

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:30:26 GMT

@swalton

Thanks !

Now it works fine!

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:41:40 GMT

@wilkhui,

Thanks for reply!

I can't select the line.

I achieve this reslut on 3D and 2D skecth

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:43:28 GMT

@wilkhui,

Do you have a link for the entire tutorial?

Thanks!

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

SBix26 — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:59:27 GMT

Works as expected on Inventor 2016 here. Choose Work Plane tool, click on the line segment, then click on the point. There's the plane. The fact that you are seeing a disabled OK button indicates that you are doing something different than this. Perhaps you can write out the steps that you're using, or post a video capture.

This even works while editing the 3D sketch, which is new to me.

Sam B

Inventor Professional 2016 R3 SP2
Vault Basic 2016 SP1
Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit, SP1

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

wilkhui — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 06:37:05 GMT

Hi shivaprem - you're looking for a link to the full tutorial but I don't know which tutorial you mean, can you point me in the right direction?

Regarding the selection that doesn't work, as already suggested can you record a screencast so that we can see exactly the same thing that you can?

Thanks!

Indy

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:25:35 GMT

Regarding the selection.

Sorry, I deleted this project, so I can't create video.

If I see something similar, I will let you know.

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regarding the tutorial

I mean the tutorial you embedded in this topic.

You say

Here's what you should be doing:

and then the video is posted.

Thanks!

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:33:23 GMT

@SBix26,

thank you for reply!

In this topic we are discussing 3 method for creating plane.

1) Normal to Axis Through Point- this works fine for me

2)Just Plane, this also work for me

3)normal to curve at point. In this case I have troubles since I can't select the line.

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

wilkhui — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:23:06 GMT

Hi - there are many tutorials available online relating to work planes, have you tried searching YouTube? This one at about 9 minutes seems to be what you're having trouble with.

s.shivaprem wrote:

3)normal to curve at point. In this case I have troubles since I can't select the line.

If you see this behaviour again please record it and share the video here.

Hope this helps!

Indy

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

SBix26 — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:33:47 GMT

Actually, all three are pretty much the same method. In fact, I have never gotten accustomed to all the different "method" tools to produce a work plane (introduced sometime in the last six years or so, I believe). I just use the generic Work Plane tool, and it works with whatever geometry you choose.

For example, in your 3D sketch, if I choose the line segment first, then for my second selection I can choose a point (normal to curve at point) or the adjacent line segment (two coplanar edges). The different method tools simply filter the selections that you can make, but I believe that it's all the same command otherwise.

Sam B

Inventor Professional 2016 R3 SP2
Vault Basic 2016 SP1
Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit, SP1

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:51:11 GMT

here is the screen cast

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:56:50 GMT

@SBix26,

Yes you are absolutely right!

but for me it is important to learn and understand all methods.

One more question:

What is the difference between

-Normal at curve at point

and

-normal to axis through the point

Thank you!

Re: 3d sketch->plane-> sweep

SBix26 — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 13:10:05 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

One more question:

What is the difference between

-Normal at curve at point

and

-normal to axis through the point

?

Normal to Curve at Point requires a curve (can also be a straight line/axis/edge, though) and a point on the curve. This is particularly useful for splines, intersection edges, 3D sketch curves (e.g. helix or spiral), etc. Normal to Axis Through Point requires a straight line/axis/edge and a point (sketch point/vertex/work point) which may or may not be on the axis.

Sam B

Inventor Professional 2016 R3 SP2
Vault Basic 2016 SP1
Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit, SP1