Extrude

Extruding Faces or Regions generates Solids, while extruding Curves produces Sheets. Specify distance, set extrusion angle, and define wall thickness. Boolean options available.

1. Press E or click the button .
2. Select the Faces, Regions, or Curves to extrude.
3. Move the yellow dot to specify the distance.
4. Set the options in the Command Dialog and Keyboard Shortcuts.
   • Select target bodies:, Shift + Q, Q, W, B, T
     • These boolean options function the same as the Boolean command. Refer to the Boolean command.
   • Distance: Specify the distance and the opposite distance.
   • Degrees: Specify the angle of extrusion.
   • Thickness: Specify the wall thickness.
   • Keep tools: Same as T
   • F Freestyle Specify the starting point and the endpoint, determining the direction and distance of Extrude.
   • V Pivot Specify the position of the Gizmo.
   • D Distance 1 Specify the distance by moving the cursor.
   • A Angle 1 Specify the angle of extrusion by moving the cursor.
   • Shift + T Thickness Specify the wall thickness by moving the cursor.
   • Tab Lock distances Extrude with equal distance on both sides.
5. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.

See also

• Boolean
• Cut
• Pipe