AutoCAD Notes

Extrude Face

The Extrude Face tool can be used to move an existing face; however, this command acts differently then the Move Face tool.

The Extrude Face tool will continue to project other faces in the same direction as they were already going. For example, in the image to the right, the 'front' face is being extruded, but the slanted face is continued onward so that it cuts down into the rest of the block. A simple Move command would only move the 'front' face directly outwards, and the slanted face would stay where it is and not move at all.

A powerful feature of the Extrude Face tool is the ability to taper the sides of the Extrusion as the tool is used. Whether a large taper is needed, or just a small beveled edge, the Extrusion tool can be used to do advanced features such as this. To use the taper, type "t" into the command line, and set the taper angle. The taper angle is the difference in angle between the taper and the original "straight out" Extrusion.

		The Extrude Face tool can be used to move an existing face; however, this command acts differently then the Move Face tool.

		The Extrude Face tool will continue to project other faces in the same direction as they were already going. For example, in the image to the right, the 'front' face is being extruded, but the slanted face is continued onward so that it cuts down into the rest of the block. A simple Move command would only move the 'front' face directly outwards, and the slanted face would stay where it is and not move at all.

		A powerful feature of the Extrude Face tool is the ability to taper the sides of the Extrusion as the tool is used. Whether a large taper is needed, or just a small beveled edge, the Extrusion tool can be used to do advanced features such as this. To use the taper, type "t" into the command line, and set the taper angle. The taper angle is the difference in angle between the taper and the original "straight out" Extrusion.