Deforming Elements According to Curve Wrapping

Wrap Curve lets you deform elements on the basis of the deformation on curve wrapping, that is matching each reference curve onto a target curve.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin:

Create a 3D shape containing a surface and at least three curves.

 

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Deform the Element

You can deform element by defining reference curve and target curve.

  1. In the Element to deform box, select the curve or the surface to deform.
  2. In the Curves tab, successively select the first reference curve and the first target curve.
  3. Repeat this operation by selecting the second reference curve then the second target curve.
  4. Click OK.

Important:
  • The reference and target curves can be multi-cells. Joined, blended, or matched curves, for example, can be used as reference or target curves.
  • You must always select successively a reference then a target curve to define a pair. You cannot select all reference curves, and then all target curves for example.
  • You need to select only one pair of curves (reference and target) to be able to define the deformation by clicking Preview.
  • When several pairs of curves are selected, they must be ordered, not randomly selected.
  • The reference curves as well as target curves should not intersect each other.