Bendwc
September 12, 2026, 1:40pm
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please see screen shot attached, how can I create an offset edge on a curve
I am modeling some cabinets and in particular cabinet doors, which will be curved. Normally i would create an external dim, the use offset to create a shaker style door, but unable to do this on a curved face,
Any ideas?
In this case I would start a sketch on the top face of the cabinet, offset the curve and finish the lines to extrude a new body downward.
Bendwc
September 13, 2026, 3:24pm
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Thank you and sorry in advance for questions;
I am unable to draw onto the curve, to extude etc?
This maybe a very simple thing, but i have been trying different ways for hours
You can project lines onto a curved face, you cannot sketch onto a curved face.
Bendwc
September 13, 2026, 3:55pm
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But then you cannot push/pull to create door detail?
You can you just have to plan it using project tool.
markse
September 13, 2026, 4:08pm
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Just wanted to mention another option. You can use a line and cut from the top and the side.
Limitation of working on curved surfaces.
Offset edge doesn’t work on curved surfaces as far as I know,
What you can do it project the curve face to a plane, then use the offset edge tool and project back to the curved face.
Sweep tool also depending on what you want to do.
