Extruding problem 2010

[N827TM]

I am new to the 3D and trying to figure out why I can not extrude a semi-vertical part. Does the part have to be laying flat on the surface? I am not sure. Here is a picture of what I am trying extrude if this helps.

 

Thanks,

 

Tom

[ReMark]

Semi-vertical? Vertical? It doesn't matter...it can still be extruded in the Z axis. Think about it for a moment. The Z axis. Then look at your UCS icon.

[N827TM]

Thanks for the help. The other question is what if the surface is not completely flat? Is there another option I can do? The surface has a slight warp to it.

 

Thanks

[MikeScott]

A warp would indicate separate faces for extrusion. I've never region extruded.. could this be a use for that?

 

It seems like you want to extrude diagonally and perpendicular to the face at the same time.

 

I wouldn't mess with it personally. I'd make the extended part separately and then union it into place.

 

Though I don't have 2008.. there might be easier answers.

[ReMark]

The warp might be handle with a mesh or a loft. Not sure. Would have to see what the object looks like first.

[JD Mather]

Loft and Thicken. Or Loft and Slice with Surface option. See the tutorials in my signature.

[kencaz]

You could attempt to convert to surface then thicken, but can't say it would work without the file.

 

You can, however, create non co-planer extrusions in a couple of steps.

 

Create your warped profile and thickness you want first.

 

Extrude to any height over your final profile

 

create your profile using a perpendicular plan view

 

extrude your profile into your curved solid

 

use "Intersect" to slice out your final section.

 

Loft is probably the best method this is faster in many cases.

 

KC

[N827TM]

Thanks Guys for the help and support. I will try this tonight.

 

 

Tom