Create 3D Parts > Path, Object (3D Menu)

This command can be used to extrude multiple 2D objects along an identified path and combine them into a 3D part.

The 2D objects to be combined into a 3D part must be chosen. Click on objects to choose them.

After choosing the 2D objects, a point is entered which defines the point in 2D plane that shall be extruded along the path.

Any object defining a curve or surface can be identified as path. If the object contains multiple outlines, they will all be used in their internal order.

After identifying the path, the "Create Path" dialog appears, in which the parameters for the transformation from the 2D plane to 3D space are entered.

If the "Duplicate" checkbox is enabled in the dialog, the chosen 2D objects will not be deleted after the 3D part has been created.

Each 3D part can consist of an arbitrary number of 2D objects which will be handled as one unit. Within one 3D part, the display order of all partial objects will automatically be sorted to assure a correct output from "background" to "foreground". Multiple 3D parts among themselves must either be sorted manually or combined to achieve a correct display order.