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: Best for simple parts. You pick a plane that doesn't change size, and the draft pivots from there. Parting Line : Used for complex splits w Set the Angle : Enter the degree of taper (commonly 1∘1 raised to the composed with power 3∘3 raised to the composed with power for plastic parts). Select References : Pick the Neutral Plane or Pull Direction. Pick the Faces to Draft (the sides of your green body).

: Ensure the arrow points in the direction the part will be "pulled" out of the mold. Pro Tips Green_body_passwordpng

: Use the Draft Analysis tool to color-code faces (usually green for positive, red for negative) to verify the part is manufacturable. : Best for simple parts

To draft a feature on a green 3D body (like those found in SolidWorks ), you essentially add a taper to specified faces so they can be easily removed from a mold or die. Select References : Pick the Neutral Plane or Pull Direction

: It is usually better to apply the draft before adding fillets or rounds to avoid complex geometry errors.

: In your CAD software’s Features tab, select the Draft icon. Choose the Type :