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Use the Zoom and Rotate tools to position the part so the face where the rib
is located is visible.
Workflow overview: Set the sketch plane and create profile geometry for a
rib
1 Create a work plane to use as the sketch plane.
2 On the Standard toolbar, click the 2D Sketch tool, and then click the
work plane or a planar face to set the sketch plane.
3 Use the Look At tool to reorient the sketch.
4 Use tools on the 2D Sketch panel to create an open profile to represent
the rib shape.
Workflow overview: Create a rib
1
Click the Rib tool on the Part Features panel bar, and then click the
profile, if it is not already selected.
2 Click the Direction button to set the direction of the rib.
Pause the cursor over the open profile to see direction arrows that indicate
if the rib extends parallel or perpendicular to your sketch geometry.
3 The Extend Profile check box is displayed if the ends of the profile do
not intersect the part.
The ends of the profile automatically extend. If you prefer, clear the check
box to create a rib or web the exact length of your profile.
4 In the Thickness box, enter the rib thickness.
Click a Flip button to specify the direction of the rib thickness.
5 Click one of the following buttons to set the depth of the rib:
To Next Terminate the rib on the next face.
Finite Enter a value in the box to set a depth.
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