Main Steps
Select Boundary Step
Defines the exterior boundary for the vent from an existing sketch. The exterior boundary must be a closed profile.
Select Ribs Step
Allows you to select the ribs for the vent from an existing sketch. The sketch elements for ribs and spars can be any valid combination of open and closed sketch elements.
Select Spars Step
Allows you to select the ribs for the vent from an existing sketch. The sketch elements for ribs and spars can be any valid combination of open and closed sketch elements.
Extent Step
Defines the depth of the feature or the distance to extend the profile to construct the feature.
Finish/Cancel
This button changes function as you move through the feature construction process. The Finish button constructs the feature using input provided in the other steps. After you construct the feature, you can edit it by re-selecting the appropriate step on the command bar. The Cancel button discards any input and exits the command.
Select Boundary Step Options
Select Ribs Step Options
Select Spars Step Options
Select
Sets the element type that you want to select. You can select the element type you want from the list. This option acts as a filter to make it easier to select the element you want.
Single—Allows you to select one or more individual elements.
Chain—Allows you to select an endpoint connected set of elements by selecting one element in the chain.
Deselect (x)
Clears the selection.
Accept (check mark)
Accepts the selection.
Extent Step Options
Through All
Sets the feature extent so that the exterior boundary profile is projected through all faces of the part, starting at the profile plane. You can project the profile to either side of the profile plane.
Through Next
Sets the feature extent so that the exterior boundary profile is projected through only the next closed intersection with the part on the selected side. You can project the profile to either side of the profile plane.
Finite Extent
Sets the feature extent so that the profile is projected a finite distance to either side of the profile plane. Type the distance into the Distance box on the command bar.
Other command bar Options
Name
Displays the feature name. Feature names are assigned automatically. You can edit the name by typing a new name in the box on the command bar or by selecting the feature and using the Rename command on the shortcut menu.