Copying a Line

[susan458]

This inside selected blue line forms the inner part of a flat pipe.  How could I move or copy this line to somewhere else so as I could form a plate of this shape

[g-andresen]

Hi,

It is not necessary to copy and/or move the sketch.
You simply create a new body from the profile and move it as needed.

Screencast

günther

[susan458]

Even when I have selected all the lines so as they appear blue, I am unable to select the inner area to extrude it. 

What are you using to make these little videos, it may be helpful if I could show this in video form.

[g-andresen]

Hi,

Hide the body and check, if there exists a closed profile > enable "Show Profile" in the sketch palette.

Please share the file.

File > export > save as f3d on local drive  > attach it to the next post.

günther

[susan458]

I will upload something later as it's going to get more complicated, but to start off with just simple stuff.

For a pipe like object your method works fine if I have used "Offset" to create the hollowed interior.  But I can't achieve this when I have used the "Shell" command.

[g-andresen · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I hope the screencast helps.

günther

[susan458]

Many thanks, that is exactly what I was looking for