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: Locate the Draft icon in your Features toolbar or navigate through the menu (e.g., Insert > Features > Draft in SolidWorks). Define the Type of Draft :

: A more complex option often used for tapered split lines. ppg244_s02_082.jpg

If standard draft tools fail due to "impossible" geometry (e.g., complex curves or zero-thickness intersections), consider these alternative techniques: : Locate the Draft icon in your Features

: In some cases, it is easier to build the drafted faces as surfaces first and then knit them into a solid. : You select a line (usually on the

: You select a line (usually on the edge where the mold halves meet) that determines w

: Choose the specific faces you want to taper. Use the Detailed Preview option if available to visualize the direction of the draft. Confirm : Click OK to apply the solid feature to your model. Troubleshooting Complex Geometry

: For circular or path-based features, you can often build the draft directly into the cross-section profile before revolving or sweeping the part.