How do I extrude a cylinder at an angle?

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Blender 3.0

Object mode: Add > Mesh > Cylinder > F9 > Cap Fill Type: Nothing => Creates a cylinder open on both ends

Scene: Units: Imperial - Length: inches ... N: X: 0.9" - Y: 0.8" - Z: 1"

Edit mode: Edge Region icon, then Edge select icon > drag mouse over top half > drag yellow dot up.

I know the Z of 109.51 is incorrect. However, how do I extrude the hollow cylinder at an angle (not straight up)?

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 16 '21 at 07:00

If you want a rotation with your extrusion, you could take a look at using the Spin tool, invoked either by direct AltE > Spin shortcut, or from the T toolbar, which provides a gizmo. The origin of rotation is initially at the 3D Cursor, but can be adjusted in the F9 'Adjust Last Operation' panel.

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 15 '21 at 23:29

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Summary: create a dummy face to set the desired angle and use it to set a Transform Orientation before extruding.

Steps:

Select your object
Go to Edit Mode
Create a 4-vertex plane (that you can delete after ward)
Angle it as desired
Make sure the plane face is selected
Add a new Transform Orientation
Extrude the desired vertices on the rest of the geometry using the proper Axis (most likely Z)
Delete the dummy plane

answered Dec 15 '21 at 23:29

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What keystrokes add the 4-vertex plane? – ttom Dec 16 '21 at 13:15
Shift-A Add Plane! – Bruno Dec 16 '21 at 14:30

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 15 '21 at 14:33

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One simple way is to adjust the direction in the Extrude Tool menu.

answered Dec 15 '21 at 14:33

jachym michal

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I am unable to drag sideways. I've tried both Vertex Select and Edge Select. I'm using Blender 3.0. I see a Tranform Menu ... do not have a Extrude Region menu. – ttom Dec 15 '21 at 15:09
Hi :). Not sure what you mean by "drag sideways". Simply extrude a bit and then control it using the menu :) – jachym michal Dec 15 '21 at 15:12
I do not have an "Extrude Region and Move" menu. Are are you using Blender 3.0? – ttom Dec 15 '21 at 16:42
Yes sir, Blender 3.0 or any other version since 2.8 has this menu. It's pretty vital for precise adjustments ;) – jachym michal Dec 15 '21 at 21:21
How do I have the "Extrude Region and Move" menu appear? An icon? A keyboard letter? – ttom Dec 15 '21 at 22:54
@ttom Take a look at the screenshot. He chose the Extrude Region tool on the left. And of course you have to be in Edit Mode. It's quite handy, although I wouldn't say it's vital ;) – Gordon Brinkmann Dec 16 '21 at 07:09
@ttom if you don't see the menu, just follow the link in my comment to enable it ;) – jachym michal Dec 16 '21 at 17:27
Jachym Michal, I viewed that link. My bottom left screen is blank. I do not have that option. – ttom Dec 16 '21 at 18:37
Gordon Brinkmann, When I select Extrude Region, the "Extrude Region and Move" menu does not appear. What setting would cause it to appear? – ttom Dec 16 '21 at 18:39
Hey :). You probably disabled it by accident. It's in Edit > Adjust last operation – jachym michal Dec 16 '21 at 20:14
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Edit > Adjust works ... an important detail! – ttom Dec 17 '21 at 12:17
@ttom sorry about that, it's supposed to be enabled by default, didn't cross my mind it would be missing ;). anyways, good luck with your project :) – jachym michal Dec 17 '21 at 14:05

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Dec 16 '21 at 00:02

Alternative: use an Edge, Vertex or 3D-Cursor as pivot point

Steps:

Select your edge loop, making sure the active edge or vertex is the one to use as pivot point
set the Transform Pivot Point as "Active Element" (or 3D-Cursor if placed properly)
Extrude without moving
Rotate the extruded geometry

score 0 · Answer 5 · edited Dec 17 '21 at 12:44

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I used the Jachym Michal answer. Edit > Adjust allows the ability to move the selection sideways.

This sequence works too Edge Select icon (next to Edit Mode) drag mouse over top area, Right Click, extrude edges, drag up and sideways.

edited Dec 17 '21 at 12:44

Duarte Farrajota Ramos

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answered Dec 17 '21 at 12:30

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How do I extrude a cylinder at an angle?

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