Modeling tool
Draft
Taper selected planar side faces relative to a neutral plane for molding or release geometry.
Purpose
Taper selected planar side faces relative to a neutral plane for molding or release geometry.
Where to find it
Select planar side faces in Model and choose Modify > Draft.
Selection
- Select one or more planar side Faces to taper.
- Choose a world plane, construction plane, or supported planar face as Neutral Plane.
Steps
- Select Faces and Neutral Plane.
- Enter a nonzero signed Angle between -89 and 89 degrees.
- Review taper direction and tap Apply.
Options
Result
Apply adds a Draft feature that tapers the selected side faces.
Editing
Open Draft in History to change the neutral plane or angle.
Troubleshooting
Draft fails or tapers the wrong direction.
Use planar side faces, choose a valid neutral plane, reverse the Angle sign, or reduce its magnitude.