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How to change Sketch Plane in Solidworks?

Ahmed Sakib
in Modeling
3 1 Intermediate
How to change Sketch Plane in Solidworks?
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How to change sketch plane in solidworks?

Ahmed Sakib
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
How to change sketch plane in solidworks? 0:05 Make sketch on front plane 0:50 Make Boss Extrude 1:01 Make second feature 1:45 Change sketch plane 2:11 Repeat
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CATIA | How to Create an Extrusion Not Normal to the Sketch Plane

The Savvy Engineer
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
Learning “How to Create an Extrusion Not Normal to the Sketch Plane” in CATIA is essential for engineers, designers, and CAD professionals who want to create complex and realistic 3D models. In many real-world designs, parts are not always aligned perpendicularly to a sketch plane — for example, angled brackets, turbine blades, or aerodynamic surfaces. Understanding how to extrude features along a non-normal direction allows you to accurately represent these advanced geometries. This skill enhances your ability to model with precision and flexibility, giving you more control over the orientation and direction of your features. It helps you go beyond basic extrusions, enabling you to handle sophisticated assemblies and meet specific design requirements. Moreover, it improves your efficiency in mechanical design, product development, and simulation workflows, since you can generate accurate shapes without relying on multiple sketch planes or workarounds. By mastering this CATIA technique, you develop a deeper understanding of the software’s geometry control tools and gain a competitive edge in design engineering. Whether you work in automotive, aerospace, or industrial design, knowing how to extrude features not normal to the sketch plane is a powerful skill that reflects true professional-level modeling expertise.
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