Emboss or engrave face or plane

1. Create a part, or open an existing part. Click 3D Model tab Sketch panel Create 2D Sketch . Then click the planar face or work plane to set the sketch plane.
2. On the Sketch tab, use commands to create a profile to emboss or engrave.
   • Click Sketch tab Create Panel Text and create sketch text.
   • Click sketch commands and create sketch geometry.

   Right-click, and click Done to quit creating the profile. Then right-click, and click Finish Sketch.

3. On the ribbon, click 3D Model tab Create panel Emboss .
4. Click Profile, and select one or more profiles (sketch geometry or text) to emboss or engrave.
5. Click Emboss from Face, Engrave from Face, or Emboss/Engrave from Plane.
   For Emboss from Face or Engrave from Face, set the following:

   • Specify the depth.
   • Click Wrap to Face to wrap the profile on a curved face. Clear the checkbox to project the image without wrapping.
   • To set the direction, click Flip.
   For Emboss/Engrave from Plane, set the following:

   • Specify the degree of taper.
   • Click Flip to set the direction.
6. Click Color.
7. In the Color dialog box, in the drop-down list, scroll to or type the first letter to locate the desired color, then click OK.
8. Click OK.

   Show Me how to create an embossed feature

Tip: Click 3D Model tab Create panel Emboss to apply a bitmap image to a model face.

Note: If you have difficulty selecting sketch geometry, turn off automatic projection options.

1. Click Options.
2. In the Application Options dialog box, Sketch tab, clear the check marks for Autoproject edges during curve creation, and Automatic reference edges for new sketch.