Extrude along path

Command

Path

Shortcut

Extrude Along Path

Model

       Ctrl+Alt+X (Windows)

       Cmd+Option+X (Mac)

The Extrude Along Path command extrudes profile objects along a given path. Profile objects can be 2D objects, 3D polygons, and NURBS curves. Profile objects cannot be non-planar, self-intersecting, or a mixture of 2D and 3D profiles. If the path is not a NURBS curve, it is converted into a NURBS curve during this operation.

When you use the Edit Extrude Along Path command on a 3D object created using the Extrude Along Path command, a dialog box opens with the choice to either edit the original path or profile object.

To extrude along a path:

1.      Select the object to be extruded, and the object to use as the path.

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2.Select the command.

The Extrude Along Path dialog box opens. Specify the extrusion parameters.

Scaling options are available when the path object is a single continuous curve without sharp corners or discontinuities.

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3.The type of Scale, Shape/Scale Factor, Lock Profile Plane, and Fix Profile status of an extrude along path object can be edited from the Object Info palette.

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Single extrude

Multiple extrude

Creating a tapered extrude

Creating chain extrude objects

 

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