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Rib Network Feature

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Rib FeatureUse this command to create a network of interconnected ribs.  The command supports multiple profiles to define the rib paths.  Each profile can define rib sections of varying widths or you can use a single profile for constant rib widths.  For example all horizontal ribs can be 1.5 mm wide (profile 1) while all vertical ribs are 1.0 mm wide (profile 2).
 
All profiles must lie on the same plane.  The profiles are allowed to self intersect but careful attention should be given to areas where offsetting can cause loop in/out conditions.  Such conditions may cause the command to fail.  Note that this command can automatically "thicken" one-dimensional profiles.
 
Rib Network Feature Rib Network Feature

Required InputsRequired Inputs   

  • Rib Network Feature OptionsProfile
    Select the first profile for the rib feature.  If you plan to use multiple profiles, enter the thickness (see below) for this profile.  You can continue selecting profiles (and entering thicknesses).  Middle-click when you’re done.

  • Thickness
    This input is used to thicken one-dimensional profiles.  Each profile should represent a set of ribs that do not self-intersect.  Use this input to specify the rib thickness for the selected profile.  Thickness is used to "flesh out" simple a line work into loops as in an extrude.  If the profile or sketch is already a closed loop as desired, thickness can be 0.  Each sketch or profile can have  a different thickness.

  • Boundary
    Select all boundary faces where the ribs will intersect the part.

 

Optional InputsOptional Inputs   
  • Draft angle
    Specify the draft angle for the side of the rib walls.  Pay attention to the preview echo on the display.  It will show you which way the draft will go depending on the +/- value of this draft angle input.

 

Optional InputsAdvanced Options    
  • Rib Network Feature Advanced OptionsAdd Offset
    If you do not have the complete width of the rib network defined in your profile, you can use offset attributes.  First specify the profile to offset and then enter the offset value.

  • Delete Offset
    Use this option to delete an existing offset attribute.
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Article Number: 918
Created: 16 Dec, 2008 3:41 AM
Last Modified: 6 May, 2009
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