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Flange Tool using extent selection

chachaman — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:09:14 GMT

Hello,

How do I create a Flange that extends to a sloped extent using the dialog box ? Right now I have to measure and input the amount manually as it wont accept the selection ....

Thx

Re: Flange Tool using extent selection

CCarreiras — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:53:27 GMT

Hi!

You must have solid to use "To" option, you must select a vertex.

Just another idea.
I often use Face tool instead of a 0º flange.

As a bonus, Face tool as the ability to connect with other edges.

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Re: Flange Tool using extent selection

kacper.suchomski — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:29:25 GMT

Please edit Flange2 and change "By value" to "Reference" in dialogbox.

Re: Flange Tool using extent selection

chachaman — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:35:39 GMT

Hello,

Thx for helping.

I perhaps didn't explain clearly. The result I need is the one I presented. I am only looking to extend a 0 degree tab as shown in my model. I am not looking to do an angled bend.

Thx

Re: Flange Tool using extent selection

kacper.suchomski — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:45:12 GMT

I think it will be easier to parameterize this by using Face and projecting the point to the 2d constraint.

You can also report it on Idea Station.

Re: Flange Tool using extent selection

johnsonshiue — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:19:10 GMT

Hi! Before you start the command, you want to create a workpoint based on the end point of the line. Then in the Flange dialog, select the edge and click on Flange Angle dropdown -> Reference -> pick the workplane -> pick the workpoint as the terminating object.

Many thanks!

Re: Flange Tool using extent selection

CGBenner — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:11:48 GMT

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