Editing Multi-Pads

You can add or delete the extrusion domain to edit the multi-pads.

This task shows you how to:

Note: Depending on your role, you may not have access to this functionality.

Before you begin: To perform this task, create a multi-pad.
See Also
Creating Multi-Pads
Using the Sub-Elements of a Sketch
Location of Sketches in the Tree (Hybrid Design)

Add an Extrusion Domain (Outside)

A new profile is sketched outside existing extrusion domain.

  1. Sketch a closed profile outside the existing multi-pad.


  2. Exit the Sketcher.
    A warning informs you that the app has detected that the initial geometry has been modified. Close the window.
  3. Double-click MultiPad.x .

    The Feature Definition Error box provides the details of the modification stating the impacting modifications in the profile.

  4. Click OK to close the window.
    The MultiPad.x dialog box reappears. The new extrusion domain is added in the table.
  5. Select the new domain in the table and enter the values of your choice.

The Multipad.x is now composed of one more pad.

Add an Extrusion Domain (Inside)

The new profile is sketched inside an existing extrusion domain.

  1. Add a closed profile, inside the existing multi-pad.


  2. Exit the Sketcher.
    A warning message informs you that the app has detected that the initial sketch has been modified. Close this window.
  3. Double-click MultiPad.x feature in the tree.

    The Feature Definition Error dialog box provides the details of the modification.

    When sketching a profile inside an existing extrusion domain, the app deletes that existing domain and replaces it with a new one. This is why the message window displays the summary of extrusion domains created or deleted.

  4. Click OK to close the window.
    The MultiPad.x dialog box reappears. The previously existing domain disappears. On the contrary, new domains are added in the table.
  5. Select the newly added domains and enter the required values in the respective columns.

Multi-pad.x is now composed of nine pads.



Delete an Extrusion Domain

A profile is deleted from the existing extrusion domain.

  1. Double-click a sketch and delete a part of it (a domain element).


  2. Exit the Sketcher.

    The Update Diagnosis dialog box is displayed mentioning that the app has detected that the initial sketch has been modified. It also suggests that editing takes the modifications into account.

  3. To tackle the problem, you can edit or delete:
    • The multi-pad feature
    • or a domain.

    Make sure that MultiPad.x is selected and click the Edit button. The Feature Definition Error window displays, providing the details of the modification stating the impacting modifications in the profile..

  4. Click OK to close the window.
    The Multi-Pad.x dialog box reappears. Only eight extrusion domains are indicated in the Domains category.

The new multi-pad feature is composed of eight pads.