extrude around arc 2

[subengr]

Suppose you had an arc segment and wanted to extrude a pipe around the arc. The ends of the arc segment are not perpendicular to the x or y axes. How would you set up the UCS so it is perpendicular to the end of the arc so you can draw your pipe profile around it?

 

[CarlB]

Use the UCS-"ZAis" option, then "OBject" then select object at end to begin extrude. Set "Plan" to UCS; draw circle in this UCS to extrude, then start the extrude command.

 

[rollupswx]

If you have 2007 or later you can use Sweep and you don't even have to worry about UCS.

http://home.pct.edu/~jmather/content/CAD238/AutoCAD 2007 Tutorial 8.pdf

 

[subengr]

thanks guys!

 

[IFRs]

Or the Revolve command. Many ways, same result.