Add guidelines in the opposite direction of the sketch

It is possible to edit the model by adding guidelines in the opposite direction of the sketch.

Procedures:

[1] Create a Sweep model

Create "Sweep" on the "Feature" tab.

[2] Enable "Link Profike To Path" from the Properties.

[3] Enable "Profile Perpendicular to Path".

[4] Expand the sweep model you created and right-click "Guide Curve".

[5] Select "Edit".

[6] Add a line in the opposite direction of the sweep.

Please refer to the video below.

IC-023

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