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jenkins007
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Part Design and Part Modules

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I attempted to use the Cut function in the Part Module using 2 different bodies (labeled Insfuser and Infuser Cut Body). The sketch on the primary body is in the XY axis using the Loft function. The cut sketch is in the XZ axis.

Selecting the pads for each component in the correct order, The cut resulted in the Cut body as it was created not where I transformed it. I moved the pad to the Insfuser body and attempted the Pocket using the Part Design Module. It did not work as expected.

I deleted the cut and the pad and moved the Cut sketch to the Infuser Cut Body. I recreated the pad and transformed it. I attempted the cut again which resulted in the cut being in the transform position of the Cut Sketch, but an artifact appeared of the
Cut Pad being in the original position. I attempted to get rid of the artifact, but couldn't. I deleted the Infuser Cut Pad. I created another Cut Pad and transformed the Cut pad to the appropriate spot. I selected the bodies instead of the pads. It worked.

This may be the expected result, except the artifact showing up. Luckily I have a screen shot of the artifact. I attempted to re–create, but was unsuccessful in the one attempt. I was reporting this as a potential bug but wanted to confirm first.
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B4 Cut with Artifact 2022-09-28 at 8.30.56 AM.jpg
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Cut with Artifact 2022-09-28 at 8.29.13 AM.jpg
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Re: Part Design and Part Modules

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I see no file, no version ... so no answer.
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Re: Part Design and Part Modules

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Don't use Part operations on individual PD features, it's a recipe for disaster, use the whole body instead or consider using the PD boolean operations
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Re: Part Design and Part Modules

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With no info from you.
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jenkins007
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Re: Part Design and Part Modules

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Man, some of these people are very anxious. First opportunity to respond. I do appreciate the help and maybe helping others that have done the same things as I have!

My FreeCad version:

Code: Select all

OS: macOS 10.16
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.21.30454 (Git)
Build type: Release
Branch: master
Hash: 5df954690787dedbbf3c35f658f010f388474676
Python 3.10.6, Qt 5.15.4, Coin 4.0.0, Vtk 9.1.0, OCC 7.6.3
Locale: C/Default (C)
Installed mods: 
  * ThreadProfile 1.81.0
  * CurvedShapes 1.0.3
  * 3D_Printing_Tools
  * Curves 0.4.4
As far as the file is concerned, I ended up deleting all the components and re–doing them and it worked using the bodies instead of the parts (which makes sense and probably as designed by the BA). But for answer's sake here is the file and hope it does some good. BTW it is for a tea maker lid with infuser. The replacement tea maker had a different size beaker without an infuser so I'm making a lid that will fit the infuser and the new beaker.
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Re: Part Design and Part Modules

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In your file, I don't understand :
* the use of 3 bodies : you can mix them without any problems
* the use of Loft instead of a simple Pad
* the position of the Infuser Cut : position of the body × position of the sketch × position of the lines : you just need one angle (body or sketch) and one height (sketch or line)

Your sketches have too much dimensions.
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Re: Part Design and Part Modules

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Maybe true, but using the spreadsheet and how I created the separate bodies, it is easily adjustable to accommodate different sizes. Yes I could combine them, but then had some issues in adjusting some of the spreadsheet values.

This way... No worries... No problems.

Before.. Major problem as shown by the artifacts (by combining and/or using fewer bodies).

BTW, I adjusted the constraints making them simpler and used a different body for the hole slot as it needed to be rotated on its axis compared with the hole which is used to make the cut in the side. Next step is to create the water pouring slots and the Ice Cube square on the opposite side. If anyone would like a copy for their own edification or show me how to streamline the process, that would be awesome and am willing to share.
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