Creating Output Features

When an output feature is created, its geometry is automatically removed from the sketch feature 3D result. In other words, output features are exposed and updated independently from the sketch within the work area.

This task shows you how to create an output feature from a geometrical element.

Before you begin: Create a sketch and a 3D shape.
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About Output Features
  1. Double-click the sketch to edit it.
  2. From the Sketch section of the action bar, click Output Feature .
  3. Select the 2D element.

    Tip: You can also right-click the object and select Selected.x object > Output feature to create the output feature instantly.

    An output feature is created as a standard element, but it is viewed with thicker graphics in the Sketcher. To keep the properties defined by the user, the thickness is modified only if the geometry has the same thickness as when the geometry was created. It is made available in the work area and you can update it independently from the sketch, once in the work area. It is independent from the sketch 3D geometry. It is integrated as such both into the Parent/Children view and the tree.
  4. Right-click the 2D element and select Properties.
  5. Click Graphic in the Properties dialog box and change the color and the line type to distinguish the selected element from other elements.
  6. Exit Sketcher.
    The output feature can now be visualized with the applied properties.

  7. Use other apps such as Generative Shape Design, to create different 3D features from the output features.

    Note: To hide or show the output elements each time you hide or show the sketch corresponding to the output elements, in Me > Preferences>App Preferences > 3D Modeling > Sketcher > Sketcher, under Sketch Plane select Hide or show outputs at the same time as the sketch check box. This is not applicable while editing the sketch.