Analyzing Using Isophotes

You can apply isophotes on a part to analyze the quality of its surface.

Before you begin:
  • Open an existing 3D shape.
  • In the Preferences panel:
    • Set the discretization to a maximum.
    • Disable the highlight of geometry selection.
    • Select No warning message if material mode is ON.
    • Set the Curves' accuracy ratio (x3D accuracy) to 0.10.
  • From the View section of the action bar, click Shading With Edges and select Material.
  1. Click a surface in the work area.

    The Isophotes representing cylindrical zebra stripes are applied on the surface.

  2. Select Analysis mapping on part.

    Isophotes are displayed on all surfaces of the part, irrespective of whether they are selected or not.

  3. Select Spheric Mode.

    Isophotes representing spherical zebra stripes are applied on the surface.

  4. In the Zebra parameters area, select Robot.
    The Robot is repositioned at the center of the reference planes and a representation of the 3D handle is displayed with its center located at the base of the Robot.
  5. Select Cylindric Mode again.
    The 3D handle changes to a cylindrical shape.
  6. In the Zebra parameters area select Hide the 3D manipulator.
    The 3D handle disappears, but the Robot remains in the work area.
  7. Manipulate the Robot to modify the orientation of the hidden 3D handle.
    Because the 3D handle orientation has changed, the orientation of the isophotes also changes.
  8. Click OK. The analysis appears in the tree and updates automatically when you modify the input elements.

 

See Also
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Isophotes Mapping Analysis Parameters