Creating an Added Feature

Added Feature creates a basic feature that adds material to both the outside and the inside of the material volumes that it intersects within the same body.

  1. Select a shape definition.
    Prism is selected as the default shape definition.
    Note: The dialog box for the feature changes according to the options offered by the shape.
  2. Select the profile you want to extrude.

    Tip: If no profile is defined, click Positioned Sketch to sketch the profile.

  3. In the Limits tab under First Limit, select the type and enter the required parameters.
  4. Optional: Click Mirrored extent or under Second Limit, select the type and enter the required parameters.
  5. Optional: Select the Trim to shell check box.
    The geometry outside of the shell volume is trimmed.
  6. Optional: Under Thin Properties (available for prism, sweep, and revolve shapes) select the Use param for thin feature check box, select a reference element and enter the required thickness values ().
    1. Select the Use param for thin feature check box to specify the thin feature parameters.
    2. From the Reference list, select a reference type.
    3. Enter the inside and outside thickness values.
    This option enables you to add material on both sides of the profile.
    Note: The core feature cannot be added to the added feature. If you need to add a core feature, you need to use a protected feature.
  7. Optional: In the Draft tab, select the required draft options.
  8. Optional: In the Fillet tab, select the required fillet options.