Create Insert Reference

Creates features like sharp inner corners, which would be difficult to form without using processes that are more expensive.

Access:
	On the Core/Cavity tab, click Create Insert.

Create an insert by using a shape and manual face selection

Profile	Faces Specifies a set of faces from the product, core, or cavity to model an insert. Profile Loops Specifies a profile to extrude the main body of an insert.
Termination - Molding	Plane Specifies a planar face on which to define the end face of an insert.
Termination - Distance	Direction Specifies an axis, edge, or planar face to loosen the insert. Distance Defines a value by which to extend the insert. Direction Controls the direction of the insert.
	Clearance Enables the Clearance tab where you specify clearance parameters.
	More Displays more options in the dialog box.
More Setting	Defines Offset and Taper values for the insert.

Create an insert by using a shape and automatic face and loop selection

Profile	By Shape
Face Set Tool	Select seed face Specifies a set of faces from the product, core, or cavity to model an insert. Check Automatic profile loops before you select the seed face to chain faces if the boundary faces are adjacent. Select boundary faces Specifies a profile to extrude the main body of an insert. Check Include the boundary faces if required to include boundary edges. Click Generate/update the selection set to add the selected entities. Click Add the selection set into Faces selection to generate the profile loop.
Termination - Molding	Plane Specifies a planar face on which to define the end face of an insert.
Termination - Distance	Direction Specifies an axis, edge, or planar face to loosen the insert. Distance Defines a value by which to extend the insert. Direction Controls the direction of the insert.
	Clearance Enables the Clearance tab where you specify clearance parameters.
	More Displays more options in the dialog box.
More Setting	Defines Offset and Taper values for the insert.

Create an insert by using a template

Profile	Shape Specifies a shape in the drop-down list.
Placement - Linear	Plane Specifies a planar surface on which to draw the template sketch. Reference 1 Specifies an edge as the locating reference. Reference 2 Specifies a second edge, perpendicular to the first edge, as the locating reference. Direction Controls the direction of the reference.
Placement - Concentric	Plane Specifies a planar surface on which to draw the template sketch. Concentric Reference Specifies a circle, arc edge, or cylinder face to define the center of the template.
Placement - UV Values	Face Specifies a planar surface on which to draw the template sketch. UV values Specifies UV coordinate values.
Termination - Molding	Select face Specifies a surface as the reference method. Select component Specifies a component as the reference method. Reference Specifies a surface or component in the graphics window on which to define the end face of an insert. Forward Extends the insert in the forward direction. Reverse Extends the insert in the reverse direction.
Termination - Distance	Reference Specifies a component in the graphics window to trim the insert solid. Distance Specifies a value by which to extend the insert. Forward Extends the insert in the forward direction. Reverse Extends the insert in the reverse direction. Both Directions Extends the insert in the forward and reverse directions.
Rotation	Angle Defines an angle to rotate the insert.
	Clearance Enables the Clearance tab and defines clearance parameters.
	Expand Dialog Displays more options in the dialog box.
More Settings	Defines Offset and Taper values for the insert.

Create an insert from a sketch

Profile	Sketch Loop Specifies either a single profile, or a multi-profile insert sketch on which to extrude the insert.
Termination - Molding	Select face Specifies a surface as the reference method. Select component Specifies a component as the reference method. Reference Specifies a surface or component in the graphics window on which to define the end face of an insert. Forward Extends the insert in the forward direction. Reverse Extends the insert in the reverse direction.
Termination - Distance	Reference Specifies a component in the graphics window to trim the insert solid. Distance Defines a value by which to extend the insert. Forward Extends the insert in the forward direction. Reverse Extends the insert in the reverse direction. Both Directions Extends the insert in the forward and reverse directions.
Rotation	Angle Defines an angle to rotate the insert.
	Clearance Enables the Clearance tab and defines clearance parameters.
	Expand Dialog Displays more options in the dialog box.
More Settings	Defines Offset and Taper values for the insert.

Clearance

Parameter Table

Value

Specifies clearance dimensions you enter, using the image as a guide.

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