Create parting line draft

A 2D or 3D sketch determines the fixed geometry and faces for a parting line draft.

To begin, create a feature with faces or edges to draft.

  1. On the ribbon, click 3D Model tab Modify panel Draft .
  2. To specify the draft type, click Parting Line.
  3. Define the pull direction . Move the cursor over a face, work plane, edge, or axis until the direction arrow aligns with the appropriate pull direction. Then click to select.

    To change the pull direction, click Flip Direction.

  4. Any faces that lie on the parting line are selected automatically. To remove a face or edge from the selection set, press Ctrl + click.
  5. To maintain adjacent blended features, such as fillets, use Automatic Blending. To stop the blended features from participating in the draft, disable Automatic Blending.
  6. Set the direction to Symmetric or Asymmetric.
  7. Enter the draft angle .
  8. Click OK.

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