sweep problem opposite side

[Anonymous]

I recently put up a post call revolve problem, I had most of my problem answer but not total. i have created with an off set plane and use sweep to create my curve and key way on my cylinder, the problem i am having is i need to create the same cut away on the opposite side but the cut away keyway is stopping me to complete off set plane, so i can project the same curve on the other side, so i need help on how to do it. here is an attachment that i am trying to do.

Thank you for help
Regards Paul.

[TrippyLighting]

Please share your design. Export it as a .f3d file and attach it to your next post.

[jeff_strater]

Hi @Anonymous,

I assume that this is related to this other post: revolve-angle, is that correct?

I've been out of town for a few days, just trying to catch back up again, sorry for the delay.

I'm not completely sure what the problem is, but I think it might be that when you project the curve to surface, because of the channel in your first sweep, there is a gap:

If so, the reason is that you did this second path after you made the first channel.  The solution is to do both curves before you cut either slot.  So, when your model is in this state:

You should add the sketch line and the Project Curve to Surface going the other way.  That way, when you do the first sweep, thicken, cut, the opposite path will still be intact.

Hopefully this is clear, and can get you past this issue.

Jeff

[Anonymous]

Thank you Geoff that a real help, I had a lot of problems doing this because you did it so fast, but i got there in the end.

Thank you for your time, don't completely understand what you mean on the other line, but i have a play. 

Thank you again

[Anonymous]

Thank you Jeff, i did what you told me and it fix the problem. 

Thanks again