Create a ruled surface body

Use the Ruled tool to create a ruled surface at a specified distance and angle from selected edges in Fusion.

1. Click Design > Surface > Create > Ruled .

   The Ruled dialog displays.

2. Select edges on a solid body, surface body, or sketch to extend the ruled surface from.

3. On the Feature tab in the Ruled dialog, select the ruled surface type:

   • Normal: Creates a ruled surface normal to the face of the selected edges.
   • Tangent: Creates a ruled surface tangent to the face of the selected edges.
   • Direction: Creates a ruled surface in a direction that you select.

4. Specify the Distance and Angle to extend the ruled surface:

   • Use the distance and angle manipulator handles in the canvas.
   • Enter exact values in the dialog.

5. Select an Operation:

   • New Body
   • New Component

6. Optional: On the Analysis tab, select an Analysis Type to analyze the previewed result in context:

   • None: Displays no analysis.

   • Zebra: Displays alternating black and white stripes on a body to help you analyze surface curvature.

   • Curvature Map: Displays a color gradient on a body to help you analyze areas of high and low surface curvature.

   • Isocurve Analysis: Applies UV mapping and curvature combs to help you analyze the quality of the surface curvature.

     

7. Click OK.

The ruled surface body displays in the canvas.

Tips

• Use Tangent Chain to dynamically control selection sets.
• Check Mitered Corners if you want to create sharp corners instead of rounded corners.
• Check Alternate Faces to flip the direction or angle when edges share more than one face.