Sphere QuickShape

 

Invoked ByInsert go to Shapes (Basic) (Part Level)

 

Sphere ShapeSphere ShapeUse this command to create a Sphere QuickShape feature.  You can create a base feature or add, remove or intersect the sphere with the active part.  This command creates feature dimensions that can be edited as the design changes.  Refer to the Required Inputs section below.

 

VX Forms are documented hereRequired Inputs

 

Sphere Shape - Base OptionSphere Shape - Add OptionSphere Shape - Remove OptionSphere Shape - Intersect Option

Select the feature type icon.  For the Add, Remove and Intersect types, the topology of the active part will be altered by the feature created.  The Base option is automatically selected if the active part has no shape geometry.  A separate base feature will be created.  Base features are used to define the initial basic shape of a part.

 

Center

Select the sphere center point.. You can drag the preview echo of the sphere to locate the center point or right-click to select additional input options.

 

Radius

Specify the sphere radius.  You can enter a value or an existing variable name directly into the text input field or right-click to reference an existing dimension value or expression.

 

 

 

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