Creating Sketch Offsets on 3D Geometry Surfaces
You can use the Offset on Surface tool to offset 3D model edges as well as faces in a 3D sketch. Selecting a single edge will offset that edge. Multiple edge selections will offset the complete chain. You can adjust the offset using the dialogue box or just enter a value. At surface intersections, we can even flip the offset curve to the other side gives you a great flexibility in design. We need to reduce some weight of this part and to simplify the complex surface, so let’s see how SOLIDWORKS 2017 can help us. It is now possible to offset curves on any surface. Previously, you had to create extra features for offsetting an edge. To create sketch offsets on 3D geometry surfaces : 1. Open the part model. 2. Click Offset on Surface (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Tools > Offset on Surface. 3. In the graphics area, select the edge as shown. 4. In the Property Manager: a) Specify the value of Offset Di...