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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.

Compound Profiles

Available in TurboCAD Pro and Platinum only
A compound profile is an open or closed chain of connected curves or lines, or any set of closed curves or closed polylines. You can use compound profiles when you do not want to create a polyline, or convert a chain into a polyline. Compound profiles can be used as paths for sweeps etc., and as profiles that are swept along paths.
You can use blocks as compound profiles, however there are restrictions. You can only only use one element in a block as a path for any given operation. Also, only closed sequences of curves, lines etc. (chains) or closed objects can be used to sweep, revolve etc. All such closed objects in the block selected to sweep, revolve, etc will used in the resulting 3D object.

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  1. If you want to select only a simple (single-object) curve, make sure Use Compound Profile is not selected.
  2. If you want to use a compound profile, which is a series of connected lines and/or arcs, select Use Compound Profile.
  3. If necessary, select Finish Selection of Profile to continue.
  4. Select the 2D open or closed profile to extrude. Move the mouse to extrude the profile, or enter a value in the Height field of the Inspector Bar.

    If you select an open profile, the resulting 3D object will be a surface.

    If you select AnchorXn3D131942Xn3D131942select , the solid extrusion will be created on either side of the profile.

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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 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.
Direction: Switch between one-sided and two-sided.
Solid Options: For these parameters to be accessible, the extrude must be created as a solid. Available in TurboCAD Pro and Platinum only.
Dr AnchorXn3D150068Xn3D150068aft Draft Angle: Creates an extrusion of increasing or decreasing cross-section. Enter the angle of deviation from the extrusion path.

Dra AnchorXn3D150073Xn3D150073ft Draft Start / End Distance: If Draft Angle = 0, you can specify a draft angle by entering the offset distances.
Offset: Creates a hole in the extrusion at a distance from the outside of the extrusion equal to the Offset value.
For TC Surface Options, see TC Surface Properties.

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NOTE: Text can be used as part of a compound profile while extruding.

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Twisted Extrude


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.

  1. If you want to select only a simple (single-object) curve, make sure Use Compound Profile is not selected.
  2. If you want to use a compound profile, which is a series of connected lines and/or arcs, select Use Compound Profile.
  3. If necessary, select Finish Selection of Profile to continue.
  4. Select the 2D open or closed profile to extrude. Move the mouse to extrude the profile, or enter a value in the Height field of the Inspector Bar.

    If you select an open profile, the resultant object will be a surface.

    If you select AnchorXn3D189787Xn3D189787select , the solid extrusion will be created on either side of the profile.

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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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Twisted

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Extrude Shape Properties

The Properties window of an extrude object contains a Twisted Extrude Shape page, in which you can set parameters defining how the object is created.

Height: The distance of the extrusion.
Direction: Switch between one-sided and two-sided.
For the following parameters to be accessible, the extrude must be created as a solid. Available in TurboCAD Pro and Platinum only.
Dr AnchorXn3D189822Xn3D189822aft Draft Angle: Creates an extrusion of increasing or decreasing cross-section. Enter the angle of deviation from the extrusion path.

Dra AnchorXn3D189827Xn3D189827ft Draft Start / End Distance: If Draft Angle = 0, you can specify a draft angle by entering the offset distances.
Offset: Creates a hole in the extrusion at a distance from the outside of the extrusion equal to the Offset value.
Twist Options:
Twist Angle: Specifies the total rotation of the twist.
Distance Type: Specifies where the twist will be applied to the extrusion. Normal applies the extrude between the Start and End distance. Full height applies the twist to the entire extrusion. Twist to Top applies the twist from the Start distance to the top of the extrusion.
Twist Start Distance: Where the twist starts along the extrusion.
Twist End Distance: Where the twist ends along the extrusion.
Continuity: Specifies the smoothness of the transition between the straight sections and the twisted sections. G0 is the most abrupt transition, G1 is a more moderate transition, and G2 is the smoothest transition.
For TC Surface Options, see TC Surface Properties.

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Quick Pull

Available in TurboCAD Pro and Platinum only_

Pulls or pushes a 3D extension of a face by extruding 2D a closed area on the face of a 3D object. The extrusion extends along a path normal to the face of the 3D object.
The closed are must be coplanar with the Flat face of a 3D object. It may consist of:
Any closed 2D entity. E.g. a rectangle
Any area that can be hatched by picking a point (with zero gap tolerance)
Areas enclosed by crossing coplanar, linear geometry, including edges and geometry in blocks E.g. intersecting lines that create a closure
3D faces. E.g. The face of a cube
Any combination of the above. Areas created by geometry (including edges on faces) drawn coplanar to any face of a 3D solid E.g. A circle is coplanar with the face of a cube. It overlaps the edge of the cube. The edge divides the circle into two parts, one is a valid area, or intersecting lines that create a closure on the face of a 3D object, with or without defining geometry of the 3D entity.

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Note: The Quick Pull and the Simple Extrude tool use the same Property Value Preset. Therefore, changing the property settings in one tool will change the settings in the other.

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Sweep

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Creates a 3D object by driving a 2D profile along a path.

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The Properties window of an sweep object contains a Sweep Shape page, in which you can set geometric parameters.

For these parameters to be accessible, the sweep must be created as a solid. Available in TurboCAD Pro and Platinum only.
Tw
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ist Angle: The angle by which the sweep is twisted along the path.

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ners: Defines how the joints of multi-segmented extrusions will be formed.
Default: Sharp corners.

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, the rounding will be minimal.

If you want a larger rounding radius, specify a Minimum Radius.

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rimp: Keeps internal corners sharp, performs a minimal rounding on external corners.

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aft Angle: Creates an extrusion of increasing or decreasing cross-section. Enter the angle of deviation from the extrusion path.

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ft Start / End Distance: If Draft Angle = 0, you can specify a draft angle by entering the offset distances.
Sweep does not allow you to create a TC Surface.

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TC Surface.

Rail Sweep

Available in TurboCAD Pro, Platinum and Deluxe Only_

Creates a 3D object by driving a 2D profile along a path. The profile and path do not have to touch or be in different workplanes; the profile section will be "brought" to the start of the path, made normal to the path, and swept along it.
If you are going to use Compound profiles for both the path and the profile you will need a base point. The base point specifies the point though which the profile will follow the path. To create a base point, use the Point tool and place a point at the location adjacent to the profile that you wish to be used. For example, at the end of a line, or at the center of an arc or circle.

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To use a compound profile as a path
Also see Rn3D67846.

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Revolve

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Creates a 3D object by revolving a 2D object about a revolution axis.
By default, the profile will be revolved 360 degrees, but you can change this angle or create a spiral. See Rn3D44140.

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  1. Make sure Use Compound Profile is selected.
  2. Select the compound profile, which is automatically identified as a chain. To deselect any curve in the chain, select it again (it will turn green). In this example, the profile is a series of connected lines, not a polyline.
  3. You can select more profiles if necessary. When the profiles are selected, click Finish Selection of Profile, or select it from the local menu.
  4. Select two points of a revolution axis, or, if Select Revolve Axis is active, select the axis line.

    The revolved shape is created.

    Note: Compound profiles can be modified, which updates the 3D objects upon which they are based. See Profile Editing.

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Revolution Shape Properties

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The Properties window of a revolve contains a Revolution Shape page, in which you can set geometric parameters.

For the Solid parameters to be accessible, the revolve must be created as a solid. In the 3D page of the Properties window, make sure Solid is selected under Create Object As.
Spiral: The revolution will proceed outward in a spiral pattern.
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Taper Angle: The revolution will have a draft angle, with the section increasing or decreasing at it progresses.
The remaining parameters (Common Options) appear for both surface and solid objects.
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gle of rotation: Enter a value less than 360 for a partial revolve.

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ral pitch: The lateral distance between the start and end of the revolve, enabling you to create a spiral. The angle of rotation must be 360.

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mber of coils: If Spiral pitch is nonzero, you can specify the total number of revolutions.

Clockwise / Counterclockwise: Sets the direction of revolution. The direction depends on how the revolution axis was selected.
For TC Surface Options, see TC Surface Properties.

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Lofting

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Available in TurboCAD Pro and Platinum only_

Creates a 3D object by connecting 2D profiles. The profiles lie on different planes, and the planes do not have to be parallel. The profiles are connected using NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational b-Spline) calculations.
The profiles can be closed or open, but they must be consistent - all open or all closed.

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  1. Make sure Use Compound Profile is selected.
  2. Select the compound profile, which is automatically identified as a chain. To deselect any curve in the chain, select it again (it will turn green). In this example, Profile 1 is a series of connected lines, not a polyline.
  3. When the profile is selected, click Finish Selection of Profile, or select it from the local menu.
  4. Select the next profiles using the same steps. If subsequent profiles are simple (not compound), you can turn off Use Compound Profile.
  5. When the last profile is selected, click Finish or select it from the local menu.

    Note: Compound profiles can be modified, which updates the 3D objects upon which they are based. See Profile Editing.
    Lofting with Guide Lines
    You can specify guides lines when creating the loft object. In this example, the lower circle and upper square are the loft profiles. The four curves between the profiles are guide lines.
  6. Activate Loft, and select the loft profiles in the desired order.
  7. Click Select Guide Lines, or select it from the local menu.
  8. Select each of the guide lines.
  9. Click Finish or select it from the local menu. The 3D object transitions between the loft profiles, following each of the guide lines.

    Guide Lines
    Guide lines can be arcs, 2D or 3D Splines or lines. Beziers, and polyline cannot be used as guide lines. Guide line must touch every profile used in the loft. One end of each guide line must terminate on the first profile used in the loft The other end of that guide line must terminate on the last profile used in the loft. If guide lines do not meet these requirements they will be ignored.

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Lofting Shape Properties

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The Properties window of a loft contains a Lofting Shape page, in which you can minimize twist.

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Effect of Minimize Twist
For TC Surface Options, see TC Surface Properties.

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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.

  1. Select the profiles that define the trunk. The branching will start at the last profile of the trunk.
  2. Select Finish selection of trunk from the local menu or Inspector Bar.
  3. Select the profiles that define the first branch, starting at the profile closest to the end of the trunk.
  4. Select Finish selection of branch.
  5. Select profiles for additional branches the same way.


  6. When all branches are defined, select Finish. The lofting object is created.

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Face2Face Lofting

Available in TurboCAD Pro and Platinum only_

Creates a 3D lofting object between two faces of existing 3D objects. The result is one 3D object.

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  1. Select the facet.
  2. Press the DELETE key.

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Profile Along Path

Available in TurboCAD Pro, and Platinum Only_

Places a 2D profile along a 2D or 3D path.

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