Vectorworks 2010 - Extrude Along Path; Chain Extrude

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Vectorworks Spotlight 2010 Getting Started Guide
Extrude Along Path
I use extrude along path for many objects such as picture frames or
an ornate proscenium. Draw a rectangle, select a solid crown
moulding prole and Model>Extrude Along Path.
Extrude Along Path extrudes around the center of the prole
objects. This small bit of information is important in determining the
size of your path. If you want the outer perimeter a certain size,
your path needs to subtract the width of your prole.
I have taken a standard moulding prole. In this case I previously
traced the catalog from one of my local lumber yards. Vectorworks
ships with a library of US nationally available proles as symbols.
You can insert one of these symbols and convert to group. I added
a small piece of wood to hide the edge of the artwork, placed a
rectangle, selected the two objects and the Model>Extrude Along
Path Command.
Note: Double clicking on the nished piece allows you to edit
(or ip) the prole or the path.
Chain Extrude
The Chain Extrude tool is located in the Building Shell Tool Set.
You can create a cornice with Extrude Along Path. You can create a
cornice with repeating corbels using Chain Extrude.
Create the proles as you would normally. If you want a continuous
object and a repeating object, create the continuous object rst.
Select the object(s), select the Chain Extrude Tool, follow the
prompts and draw the line required in the plan view.