Creo Parametric - Simple Sweeps (Constant Section)

This Creo Parametric tutorial video shows you how to create a Sweep feature, which is defined by a trajectory and a section. Simple sweeps have a constant section compared to Variable Section Sweeps. This video includes:
* Creating sweeps that add and remove material, including thin-walled features.
* Surfaces with capped ends.
* Normal to Trajectory and Constant Normal Direction options.
* Creating trajectories within the feature.
* Merge Ends and mitered corners.
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[@manoharreddy8760]

Nice explanation
Can you explain boudary blend ( all options)

[@SeanMcDonnell33]

Awesome! Can't wait for the variable section sweep video :) Two questions on this one: 1) Is there a way to change the sketch location to a non endpoint of the trajectory? 2)
Is there a way to use an external sketch for the section?

[@CADPLMGuy]

Hi, Sean. 1) Yes, you actually can change the sketch location. Prior to starting the Sweep feature, create a Datum Point on the trajectory where you want the Sketch Plane to be. Then start the Sweep, select your trajectory, and then click on the Options tab. Click in the collector for Sketch Placement Point and select the datum point. 2) I know of no way to use an external sketch for the section, other than using the Project command in Sketch mode to reference the entities in the pre-existing sketch.

[@SeanMcDonnell33]

@@CADPLMGuy got it! just tried the sketch placement point and it works! never noticed that before, thank you again

[@CADPLMGuy]

I'm glad it worked for you, Sean.

[@mitchellsimonet298]

Can you use a sketch profile made in a sketch b4 entering the sweep feature that is normal to your path? I feel like solidworks is so much easier with sweeps. SW has built in cirle and rectangular profiles you dont even have to make a sketch to use and u can use a sketch that was made b4 entering the sweep feature.

[@CADPLMGuy]

Creo has built-in profiles as well and you can always import a section into a sketch. I do a lot of complicated sweeps and I have found them easier in Creo than SW. Eventually I will make a comparison video on sweeps - I have some medium use cases that are not possible in SW. But if you are only doing simple sweeps, SW is easier. But if you need complex geometry, Creo has many more options and much more functionality.

[@samueldixon3186]

This has been my experience as well. Part of it is the way I was trained, but I like having *both* the profile sketch and the path sketch completed before initiating a sweep feature. It just makes sense with the feature tree. However, I am getting used to Creo's Sweep tools and they just take some practice. SW all the way for me.

[@CADPLMGuy]

@@samueldixon3186 When I eventually create the SW-Creo Sweeps comparison series, it will show once again the fundamental theme of simplicity versus functionality. If you are a person who prefers simplicity, SW is your tool and maybe you should stick with it. There's just so much more you can do with sweeps in Creo especially regarding orientation, which you couldn't do if you were limited to a sketch created prior to the feature.