Creating Parallel Curves | ||
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In the work area,
select the reference elements:
- A curve
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A support
The support can be a plane or a surface.
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To define the offset of the parallel curve, do one of the following:
- In the work area,
select a point.
The parallel curve goes through this point.
- In the Distance box, specify a value.
The parallel curve is positioned according to the specified distance
Tips: - Click Invert Direction
to
reverse the direction of the parallel curve. - Click Mirror
to
create two parallel curves: one on each side of the reference curve.
- Click Invert Direction
- In the work area,
select a point.
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Under Advanced parameters, select a Parallel
Mode:
- Euclidean: The distance between both curves is the shortest possible distance, regardless of the support.
- Geodesic: The distance between both curves is the shortest possible distance, taking the support curvature into account.
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If the selected Parallel Mode is Euclidean, select a Parallel
Corner type:
- Sharp: The parallel curve takes into account the angle in the initial curve.
- Round: The parallel curve is rounded off as in a corner.
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Validate
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