How to extrude to non-planar surfaces

[zubaj]

Can you extrude to non-planar surfaces in Inventor? I'm new to the software (typically a Solidworks user) and am running into brick walls when I try to extrude solids or surfaces to non-planar complex surfaces.

 

[GregLocock]

Draw the profile you want to extrude. Finish sketch. Hit extrude. select the profile, select To Next, select the target body. Hit OK.

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Cheers

Greg Locock

SIGlease see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips.

 

[zubaj]

I should have clarified. Attached is an example of what I mean. I'm trying to extrude a surface attached to a solid out to more than 1 section non-planar surface.

 

[GregLocock]

Well, my telepathy circuit obviously needs recalibrating.

Which is the target surface? Have you done the tutorials?



Cheers

Greg Locock

SIGlease see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips.

 

[rollupswx]

Your sketches aren't constrained and look pretty rough. Works essentially the same as SWx. Here are two different examples.