r/SolidWorks • u/sim1_752 • 1d ago

CAD Issue with curved patterns

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Hi everyone, im a beginner in solidworks and i recently started drawing a piping system in wich im planning to use bearings; Unfortunately I am having some issues on performing estrusion cut following a specific line, the patter function wont work because the curve isnt one contineus curve but lines and arcs combined;
It would be very gratefull for any suggestion :)

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u/AmbitiousGrape5664 1d ago

If you use the "Make Path" sketch tool on the sketch,,, it will work. Right click > sketch tools > make path. In my part (in response to this response) I use the "Curve driven Pattern".

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u/AmbitiousGrape5664 1d ago

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u/sim1_752 1d ago

I had tryed with the path tool but the function keeps selecting only one line (in the reply the outcome)

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u/AmbitiousGrape5664 1d ago

I was incorrect about making a path.. That is not necessary. Just expand your tree into the work area and pick the Sketch. Don't select the sketch segment from the graphics area.

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u/sim1_752 1d ago

thx so much man! I finally fixed the issue with my part and now everything is working fine

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u/big-mover 1d ago

Make your top line of the sweep’s cross section intentionally overlap with the part. Consider instead of having sweep profile be along middle of your cross section, make it along the actual ID of the part.