SolidWorks - How to wrap a sketch onto a surface

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3 Oct, 2023 07:11 PM

To wrap a sketch onto a surface in SolidWorks, follow these steps:

Create a sketch on a planar face.
Select the sketch you want to wrap from the FeatureManager design tree.
Click Wrap on the Features toolbar, or click Insert - Features - Wrap.
In the PropertyManager, under Wrap Type, select Emboss, Deboss, or Scribe.
Under Wrap Method, select Analytical.
Select the face you want to wrap the sketch onto.
Set a value for Thickness.
Select Reverse direction, if necessary.
Click OK.

1. Step 1: Wrap an arrow on a cylinder

   To wrap a sketch onto a surface in SolidWorks, follow these steps:

   • Create a sketch on a planar face.
   • Select the sketch you want to wrap from the FeatureManager design tree.
   • Click Wrap on the Features toolbar, or click Insert - Features - Wrap.
   • In the PropertyManager, under Wrap Type, select Emboss, Deboss, or Scribe.
   • Under Wrap Method, select Analytical.
   • Select the face you want to wrap the sketch onto.
   • Set a value for Thickness.
   • Select Reverse direction, if necessary.
   • Click OK.

   Case study presented within the following video