Transferring Elements

You can map any wireframe feature (point, line, curve) from a folded surface to an unfolded surface and vice-versa once the unfold computation has been performed.

Before you begin:
  • You must have access to the Generative Shape Develop app.
  • Create a 3D shape containing geometric elements lying on a surface as well as another surface.
See Also
Unfolding a Surface
  1. From the Develop section in the Generative Shape Develop app, click Transfer .
  2. In the Surface to unfold box, select the surface to be unfolded.
  3. In the Unfolded surface box, select the unfolded surface.
    Tip: Providing the unfold feature is associative, if you select first the Unfolded surface, the Surface to unfold box is automatically filled in.
  4. Select points or curves on the surface to unfold or on the unfolded surface.


  5. Select the type of transformation:
    • Unfold: transfers the elements on the unfolded surface.
    • Fold: transfers the elements on the surface to be unfolded.
    • Click Remove or Replace to remove the selected element or replace it by another element.
  6. Click Preview to see the unfolded surface and elements.
  7. Click OK to unfold the surface.


Important: The curves to transfer can be non-connected and multi-domain. However, they cannot be non-manifold.