To profile and extrude multiple loops

This time we will draw using Mechanical Desktop program with multiple profiles at once to Extrude it.

1. Choose Design > Rectangle, and a draw a rectangle in the graphics area.

2. Choose Design > Circle > 2 Points, and draw three circles inside the rectangle. Make sure that none of the circles overlap or touch each other.

3. In the graphics area, right-click and choose Sketch Solving > Profile.
4. Using the small rectangular cursor, select the rectangle and three circles by dragging a box across them until all are highlighted.
5. Press ENTER. The rectangle and all three circles are profiled.

6. In the graphics area, right-click and choose Sketched Work Features > Extrude.
7. In the Extrusion Feature dialog box,

• Operation: Base
  
• Distance: 60
• Draft Angle: 0
  
• Termination; Type: Blind
• Choose OK

8. Press ENTER to accept the default direction of the arrow.
9. To see whether all three circles extruded simultaneously, choose View > 3D Views > Left Isometric.