Creating Multiple Points and Planes

The Points and Planes Repetition command lets you create several points and planes on a curve in one operation.

Three creation types are available to let you repeat the creation.

This task shows you how to:

 

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Create Points and Planes by Defining Instances

  1. In the work area, select the reference elements:
    1. A curve
    2. A first point
    3. A second point

    Important:
    • If you select only a curve, you can select the With end points option under Advanced parameters to define the first and last instances as the curve's extremities.
    • After selecting the first point, you can reverse the direction of the creation by clicking the arrow in the 3D area or Repetition direction in the panel.
    • Reversing the direction is not available if you only select a curve, or if you select another second point instead of the default one.

  2. Under Type, select Instances.
  3. In the Instances box, specify a number.

    This value corresponds to the number of elements to be created.

  4. Under Advanced parameters, select additional parameters:
    1. To create the instances in a new ordered geometrical set, select Create a new editable body.

      • By default, the option is selected.
      • Selecting this option is required to edit the instances number after the creation.

    2. To create planes at the points instances, select Create normal planes also.

      By default, the option is cleared.

  5. Validate .
    The instances of points and planes are equally positioned according to the defined Instances value.
  6. To edit the specified number of instances:
    1. In the tree, double-click the new ordered geometrical set.
    2. In the panel, modify the Instances value.

    Important: Advanced parameters cannot be modified when you edit instances.

Create Points and Planes by Defining Instances and Spacing

  1. In the work area, select the reference elements:
    1. A curve
    2. A first point
    3. A second point

    Important:
    • If you select only a curve, you can select the With end points option under Advanced parameters to define the first and last instances as the curve's extremities.
    • After selecting the first point, you can reverse the direction of the creation by clicking the arrow in the 3D area or Repetition direction in the panel.
    • Reversing the direction is not available if you only select a curve, or if you select another second point instead of the default one.

  2. Under Type, select Instances & Spacing.
  3. In the Instances box, specify a number.

    This value corresponds to the number of elements to be created.

  4. In the Spacing box, specify a distance.

    This value corresponds to the distance between two points.

  5. Under Advanced parameters, select additional parameters:
    1. Under Distance, select one of the following options:

      • Absolute. The spacing between the first reference point and the first instance corresponds to the absolute distance between the two elements.
      • Relative. The spacing between the first reference point and the first instance corresponds to the relative distance between the two elements.

    2. To create the instances in a new ordered geometrical set, select Create a new editable body.

      • By default, the option is selected.
      • Selecting this option is required to edit the instances number and spacing after the creation.

    3. To create planes at the points instances, select Create normal planes also.

      By default, the option is cleared.

  6. Validate .
    The specified instances of points and planes are positioned according to the defined Spacing value.
  7. To edit the specified number of instances and their spacing:
    1. In the tree, double-click the new ordered geometrical set.
    2. In the panel, modify the Instances and Spacing value.

    Important: Advanced parameters cannot be modified when you edit instances.

Create Points and Planes by Defining Spacing

  1. In the work area, select the reference elements:
    1. A curve
    2. A first point
    3. A second point

    Important:
    • If you select only a curve, you can select the With end points option under Advanced parameters to define the first and last instances as the curve's extremities.
    • After selecting the first point, you can reverse the direction of the creation by clicking the arrow in the 3D area or Repetition direction in the panel.
    • Reversing the direction is not available if you only select a curve, or if you select another second point instead of the default one.

  2. Under Type, select Spacing.
  3. In the Spacing box, specify a distance.

    This value corresponds to the distance between two points.

  4. Under Advanced parameters, select additional parameters:
    1. Under Distance, select one of the following options:

      • Absolute. The spacing between the first reference point and the first instance corresponds to the absolute distance between the two elements.
      • Relative. The spacing between the first reference point and the first instance corresponds to the relative distance between the two elements.

    2. To create the instances in a new ordered geometrical set, select Create a new editable body.

      • By default, the option is selected.
      • Selecting this option is required to edit the instances number and spacing after the creation.

    3. To create planes at the points instances, select Create normal planes also.

      By default, the option is cleared.

  5. Validate .
    The instances of points and planes are positioned equally according to the defined Spacing value.
  6. To edit the specified spacing:
    1. In the tree, double-click the new ordered geometrical set.
    2. In the panel, modify the Spacing value.

    Important: Advanced parameters cannot be modified when you edit instances.