Multi Sweep

Sweep multiple profiles along a path to create a solid or surface. Create a new part or combine, subtract, or intersect the swept shape with existing parts.

1. On the Geometry ribbon, select the Multi Sweep tool.
   
   
   Note: The tool may be hidden in a dropdown menu. To access the dropdown menu, you can do one of the following:

   • Click and hold the currently displayed tool (Sweep, Pipe, or Loft).
   • Select at the lower right corner of the currently displayed tool (Sweep, Pipe, or Loft).
   The guide panel appears.

   
   
   

2. Choose the entity type that you'd like to create:
   • Solid: Sweep as a solid.
   • Surface: Sweep as a surface.
3. By default, for Profile, Select mode is automatically turned on.
   1. Select a face or closed sketch.
   2. (Optional): Select so that clicking an edge will also select edges connected to the profile.
   Note: To deselect, hold down Ctrl while clicking. To clear all selected features, in the microdialog click Clear Selection.
4. Choose a Path:
   1. Click the Select button.
   2. Select a sketch, a curve, or an edge. The plane in which the profile lies must intersect the path. If the path extends beyond the profile, the sweep can occur in both directions.
      Note: To deselect, hold down Ctrl while clicking.
   3. (Optional): Select so that clicking an edge will also select edges connected to the path.
5. Choose a profile Orientation:
   • Perpendicular (default): Orient the swept shape perpendicular to the path.
   • Parallel: Orient the swept shape parallel to the path.
6. Choose the type of sweep:
   • Arc Length Profiles: If the parametrization of the path is uneven, evenly space the isoparms along the path for a less stretched shape.
   • Arc Length Path: If the parametrization of the path is uneven, evenly space the isoparms along the path for a less stretched shape.
7. Choose a Result type:
   • Combine/Merge: Combine or merge the swept shape with the existing parts.
   • Subtract (only available for Solids): Carve out the swept shape from the existing parts.
   • Intersect (only available for Solids): Retain only the intersecting portions of the swept shape and the existing parts.
   • New Part: Create a new part from the swept shape.
8. Choose a Merge method:
   • All Parts (default): Merge the swept shape with all parts that touch the swept shape.
   • Parts: Select the radio button to merge the swept shape with selected parts. Then select the parts that you’d like to merge the swept shape with.
9. Click Apply.
10. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.