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In combination with imprinted faces, you can form complex shapes using
press or pull operations to create extrusions and notches.
Press or Pull to Create Surfaces
Selecting an open object, such as a line, spline, or arc creates a surface.
Press or Pull to Offset a 3D Solid Face
If you select the face of a 3D solid object, the press or pull operation modifies
the size of the solid object based on the offset distance you specify. You can
select more than one face on the object. By pressing Ctrl as you drag the face,
you can preserve the angle of the adjacent faces.
Methods for Press and Pull Modifications
You can also press Ctrl-Shift-E to initiate a press or pull operation. To limit
the type of objects that can act as boundaries, turn off the IMPLIEDFACE
system variable. When the variable is off, only 3D faces and 3D solid faces
can be extruded using Ctrl+Shift+E. (This variable does not affect the
PRESSPULL command.)
NOTE If you alternatively use EXTRUDE to extend an existing face on a 3D solid,
a separate extruded object is created.
Add Facets to Faces on Solids and Surfaces
Subdivide faces into additional facets on 3D solids and surfaces by imprinting
other objects, such as arcs and circles on them.
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