Deforming Elements According to Shape Morphing

Shape Morphing lets you deform the elements on the basis of the deformation on shape morphing, that is matching each reference curve or point (reference elements) onto a target curve or point (target elements).

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin:

Create a 3D shape containing a surface, and several curves or points.

 

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Deform an Element

You can deform an element by defining the reference and the target elements.

  1. Select a curve in the work area and the selection automatically appears in the Element to deform box.
  2. In the work area, successively select the first reference element and the first target element, which appears in the Deformation Elements tab.
  3. Repeat this operation by selecting the second reference and target elements.
  4. In the Type list, select the deformation to be applied.
  5. Click Preview.
    • The deformation is applied to a group of points.
    • There is a constraint' mapping between the reference and the target curves.

    You can visualize the mapping constraint by selecting a number in the Deformation Elements tab.

  6. Click OK.

    You can apply a constraint on the target element with the associated support surface. The Constraint list displays the available continuity types depending on the reference/target elements you chose.