Construct a protrusion (ordered)
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On the Home tab→Solids group, click the Extrude command
.The Extrude command bar (ordered) guides you through the process of creating an extruded shape. It is organized into two sections:
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Main steps (1)
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Step options (2), which vary with your selections.
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The Sketch Step is active. Choose one of the following from the Create-From Options list:
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If you want to select a profile from an existing sketch, choose the Select From Sketch option from the list. This option is not available if there are no sketches in the document.
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If you want to draw a profile, select a planar face or reference plane. The sketch view window is displayed.
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Draw Profile Step—Draw or select an open or closed profile.Note:-
If no profile exists, see Draw a profile.
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The ends of an open profile are extended infinitely—an arc with open ends is extended to form a circle.
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For examples, see Profile-based ordered features.
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If you are using the Extrude command to construct a base feature, the profile must be closed.
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If the profile you selected is an open profile, the Side Step is active.
Click in the graphics window to define the side of the profile to which you want to add material.
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The Extent Step (1) is active. Define the extent direction (2) and depth (3) of the material you want to add.
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(Optional) To apply draft or crown on a protrusion or cutout feature, click the Treatment Step (1) on the command bar, and then define draft angle and crown parameters (2).
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Click Finish to finish the feature, and then click Cancel to exit the command.
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