How to replace a Profile that has been extruded into a Parametric Solid


 Product:MicroStation
 Version:CONNECT
 Environment:N\A
 Area:Parametrics
 Subarea:General

Problem

Having created a Parametric Solid by Extruding a Profile, I want to edit the Parametric Solid by replacing the Profile with another.

Solution

To replace the profile

  1. Draw the new profile required at the correct location

  2. Using the Element Section tool select the existing Extruded Solid
  3. Right mouse click and hold on the Profile glyph
  4. Select the option 'Replace Input Element'

 

5. Select the newly drawn required profile and except with a Data point in the View

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 Original Author:Carl Myhill