[mwelch]

guys I cant seem to figure out how to make my 3 point arch a cylinder. I am using solidworks 2014 and have gotten everything else extruded and threaded and info would be appreciated thanks

[Mike 1948]

guys I cant seem to figure out how to make my 3 point arch a cylinder. I am using solidworks 2014 and have gotten everything else extruded and threaded and info would be appreciated thanks

Its hard to tell from your description what you want to do. Can you post a screen shot or a zip file of the model.
If you have a arch and want to have a cylindrical shape follow the arch do this:
1. Draw a sketch of the arch
2. Draw a shape you want to follow the arch and give it a pierce point relationship to the arch.
3. Do a "sweep" with arch as a guide curve and the shape as the profile.

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Mike

[mwelch]

Mike I tried to attach the file to the post but for some reason it will not let me attach it. Your reply was the answer to my question thank you very much.

[Mike 1948]

Mike I tried to attach the file to the post but for some reason it will not let me attach it. Your reply was the answer to my question thank you very much.

You have to Zip the file.
Here is a spring that will give you the concept.

Mike