Sweep

Create new 3D geometry by sweeping a 2D profile along a path

The Sweep tool lets you create a new body by extending a 2D profile along a predefined or custom path.

1. Under the Create icon, click Sweep or use the shortcut W.

2. Highlight a face or boundary you want to start the Sweep operation from. The manipulator, represented by a small sphere, will be displayed at your cursor.

3. On this face or boundary, drop the manipulator on desired anchor point. This point determines the profile's alignment relative to the path.

4. Define the sweep path. Either:

   1. select an existing edge or chalk curve, or

   2. drag the manipulator to manually create a new sweep path

5. (optional) Rotate the profile around the first sweep path segment, by interacting with the circle segment displayed at the manipulator

6. (optional) Add more sweep path segments by clicking adjacent edges or further dragging the manipulator.

Only connected or 'chained' edges/curves can be selected as subsequent sweep path segments.