Multiple rads

[kev h]

Hi

When 2d sketching is there a way to add radii to more than just one position for example all 4 corners of a square in one hit? as the dialogue box seem to let you enter more than 2 entities but only puts one rad in.

Cheers Kev 8)

 

[DavidJ]

Not that I've found.

Do remember though that you can often leave the rad until you have generated the 3D feature, then apply a fillet which can be applied to multiple edges. This approach generally makes editing easier as the sketch is simpler.

 

[memiles]

Agree with DavidJ.

This is the process I use and lately it has made things much easier and quicker as well.

Mike

 

[kev h]

Hi Guys

Thanks for replies

Sounds good to me ( still in 2D mode :roll: ) is there any disadvantages to using 3d model rads instead of 2d sketch rads?

Cheers Kev 8)

 

[DavidJ]

There may be a circumstance when using the 2D rad has an advantage, I certainly can't think of it at the moment though...

Generally keeping each design element simple and separate makes later changes much easier.

 

[NateLiquidGravity]

Sometimes the fillet feature fails or works unexpectedly. This can sometimes be avoided with a sketch fillet.
Personally I use both about equally. On thin parts I find it faster to do the radius in the sketch instead of hunting down four short lines in 3d.