Profile objects are based on existing 2D objects. The original 2D profile remains unmodified by the 3D tool that references it.
One advantage to profile objects is that you can change them by simply editing the profile (or profiles) on which they are based. See Profile Editing.
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Compound Profiles
Available in TurboCAD Pro and Platinum only
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Note: Compound profiles can be modified, which updates the 3D objects upon which they are based. See Profile Editing.
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Simple ExtrudeShape Extrude Shape Properties
The Properties window of an extrude object contains a Simple Extrude Shape page, in which you can set parameters defining how the object is created.
Height: The distance of the extrusion.
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Note: Text can be used as part of a compound profile while extruding.
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Twisted Extrude
Available in TurboCAD Platinum only
Creates a 3D object by extruding (sweeping) a 2D open or closed profile along a path normal to the workplane of the 2D object and imparting a twist. If you extrude an open profile, a surface will be created.
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Branched Lofting
Available in TurboCAD Pro and Platinum only
Creates a lofting object by defining profiles along a trunk, and profiles along two or more branches. The profiles lie on different planes, and the planes do not have to be parallel. The result is one 3D object.
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