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Why features transform sketches into 3D solids in Solidworks - Formula Trace Breakdown

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Sample Data

This data shows how different 2D sketches combined with features create 3D solids in SolidWorks.

CellValue
A1Sketch
B1Feature
C13D Solid Result
A2Circle
B2Extrude
C2Cylinder
A3Rectangle
B3Extrude
C3Box
A4Profile
B4Revolve
C4Cylinder (Revolved)
A5Line
B5Sweep
C5Pipe or Tube
Formula Trace
Feature(Sketch) -> 3D Solid
Step 1: Sketch (2D shape) is created
Step 2: Feature applies operation (e.g., Extrude) to Sketch
Step 3: Result is a 3D solid (e.g., Cylinder, Box)
Cell Reference Map
Sketch
↓
Circle
↓
Rectangle
↓
Profile
↓
Line
The map shows how each sketch in column A is transformed by a feature in column B into a 3D solid in column C.
Result
Sketch
↓
Circle
↓
Rectangle
↓
Profile
↓
Line
The final result column shows the 3D solid created from the 2D sketch by applying the feature.
Sheet Trace Quiz - 3 Questions
Test your understanding
What does the 'Extrude' feature do to a 2D sketch?
AChanges the color of the sketch
BDeletes the sketch
CAdds depth to create a 3D solid
DFlattens the sketch further
Key Result
Features apply operations like Extrude or Revolve to 2D sketches to create 3D solids.