Chapter 3. Features
Chapter Objectives
• Learn about the Features tools
• Learn how to draw 3D objects
• Learn how to use Features tools to create objects
3-1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the Features tools. Features tools are used to create 3D models. A drawing usually starts with a 2D sketch as described in Chapter 2 and Features tools are applied to create a 3D model. For example, the Extruded Boss/Base features tool can be applied to a rectangle to create a rectangular prism or box. Figure 3-1 shows the Features tool panel.
Figure 3-1
3-2 Extruded Boss/Base
The Extruded Boss/Base tool is used to add thickness or height to an ...
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