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Draft

Tilt side walls so the part can be released from a mould.

Edition: Standard+

What it does

Draft tilts side walls about a reference (neutral) plane, for cast or moulded parts.

Where to find it

Model › Features › Draft

DRAFT box
DRAFT box

Steps

  1. Click Draft.
  2. Click the side walls you want to tilt (click again to remove one).
  3. Enter the Draft angle and choose the Neutral plane.
  4. Click OK.
Option Default Description
Faces to taper – The wall faces to tilt
Draft angle 3° 0.001–88.999°
Neutral plane XY XY / YZ / ZX

Note: If you see Draft failed (try a smaller angle or a side wall), reduce the angle or select only side walls. The box stays open so you can correct it.

Note: The command box is floating (it does not lock the screen). Drag its title bar to move it. The preview updates immediately when you change a value. OK is saved as one Undo step. Cancel, ✕ or Esc cancels. If the conditions are not yet met, the OK button is grey and an orange message tells you what to select.