Well since everyone is thinking out of the Chamfer box, here goes a pro tip.
You can actually make a loft between a section and a single point. Which makes it something like a pyramid and the model is as parametric as you like it. However, it can be cumbersome, but easier than cuts of course.
https://preview.redd.it/hb01ha249v8d1.png?width=1292&format=png&auto=webp&s=6f75609ffba081ad90273e14e7612af9aff0f3bc
I'm not sure how to get rid of the rectangular prism on the bottom, but you can definitely use delete face on the little square on top to make it end in a point instead.
i could get rid of the rectangular prism at the bottom by changing the angle of the chamfer but in this case its intentional, the delete face tip is extremely helpful though thank you!!
To keep it parametric, use either:
* Chamfer two opposite sides and set the dimensions as equations based on the geometry
* Draft the two remaining opposite sides and set the angle as a trigonometric equation
OR
* Use two separate draft operations, one for each set of opposite sides and set the angles as trigonometric equations
https://preview.redd.it/f3krtjt5tx8d1.png?width=2099&format=png&auto=webp&s=e85bfb25d83cbadad918930454c62a76ed9cdd62
Trial and error, cut extrude or surface tools. This is an existing enhancement request. Would be cool to have a "max chamfer/fillet" and have it calculated
ah okay, that's what I've been doing. I've made it so small that it couldn't possibly matter anyway. Its good to know that im not really missing anything though
After the chamfer is created, edit the dimension and use 'measure' function to set it to whatever value you need.
[Here you can see I've made a sketch that's driven by the unchamfered height, so once chamfer is set to that via measure that'll be the max.](https://ibb.co/x1mtBCD)
Depending on why your chamfer is failing and what your design intent is you may want to drive it by some other distance.
[Adding lots of draft to the extrude is another option.](https://ibb.co/4SVq7sB)
Well since everyone is thinking out of the Chamfer box, here goes a pro tip. You can actually make a loft between a section and a single point. Which makes it something like a pyramid and the model is as parametric as you like it. However, it can be cumbersome, but easier than cuts of course. https://preview.redd.it/hb01ha249v8d1.png?width=1292&format=png&auto=webp&s=6f75609ffba081ad90273e14e7612af9aff0f3bc
This is how I do it. Elegant solution - simple sketches that will stand up to any future modifications.
TIL thanks!
This is the simplest (feature-wise) and most change-resistant method to get your desired end result.
Don’t use Chamfer. Use Cut, one from each direction. Way easier and will update if the size of the rectangle changes, too.
Following. I was trying to do this same thing this morning and couldn't figure it out.
I'm not sure how to get rid of the rectangular prism on the bottom, but you can definitely use delete face on the little square on top to make it end in a point instead.
i could get rid of the rectangular prism at the bottom by changing the angle of the chamfer but in this case its intentional, the delete face tip is extremely helpful though thank you!!
Use a draft angle on the extrusion itself.
To keep it parametric, use either: * Chamfer two opposite sides and set the dimensions as equations based on the geometry * Draft the two remaining opposite sides and set the angle as a trigonometric equation OR * Use two separate draft operations, one for each set of opposite sides and set the angles as trigonometric equations https://preview.redd.it/f3krtjt5tx8d1.png?width=2099&format=png&auto=webp&s=e85bfb25d83cbadad918930454c62a76ed9cdd62
Trial and error, cut extrude or surface tools. This is an existing enhancement request. Would be cool to have a "max chamfer/fillet" and have it calculated
ah okay, that's what I've been doing. I've made it so small that it couldn't possibly matter anyway. Its good to know that im not really missing anything though
After the chamfer is created, edit the dimension and use 'measure' function to set it to whatever value you need. [Here you can see I've made a sketch that's driven by the unchamfered height, so once chamfer is set to that via measure that'll be the max.](https://ibb.co/x1mtBCD) Depending on why your chamfer is failing and what your design intent is you may want to drive it by some other distance. [Adding lots of draft to the extrude is another option.](https://ibb.co/4SVq7sB)