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6 Optionally, in the Taper box, enter a taper or draft value. The direction
must be perpendicular to the sketch plane to apply a taper value.
7 Click OK to create the rib.
NOTE To create a rib or web network, sketch multiple intersecting or non-
intersecting profiles on the sketch plane, and then follow the previous steps.
Modifying Features
There are several methods available to modify an existing feature. In the
browser, right-click a feature, and then use one of three options on the menu:
Displays the sketch dimensions so you can edit them.Show Dimensions
■ Change the dimensions of a feature sketch.
■ Change, add, or delete constraints
Activates the sketch so it is available for edit.Edit Sketch
■ Select a different profile for the feature
After you modify a part sketch, exit the sketch and the
part is updated automatically.
Opens the dialog box for that feature.Edit Feature
■ Choose a different method to terminate the feature
■ Choose whether the feature joins, cuts, or intersects
another feature.
Uses grip handles to drag a feature or face, or snap to
other geometry to resize a feature. Arrows indicate the
3D Grips
drag direction. The feature preview shows the expected
results before you commit to the change.
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