Creating Parallel Curves

You can create a curve parallel to an existing curve at a specified offset distance.

1. In the Curve box, select the reference curve to be offset.
2. In the Support box, select the plane or surface on which the reference curve lies.
3. To specify the offset of the parallel curve, do one of the following:
   • Enter a value in the Constant box or use the handle in the work area.
   • Select a point in the Point box.
4. Select the Parallel mode.
5. Select the Parallel corner type, applicable for curves presenting sharp angles.
6. Click Preview.
7. Click OK to create the parallel curve.

You can define a law to create parallel curves.

1. Click Law . In this case, you need to select a law as defined in Creating Law.
2. Enter the Start value and the End value.
3. Select the law types

   Important: When an advanced law presents vertical tangencies inside its definition domain, disconnecting the law and the input wire at this position may enable to improve the precision of the result.

4. Select the Inverse law check box to reverse the law as defined using the above options.
5. Click Close.