Creating Lines

Creating a Line Normal to a Curve

Line lets you create a line at an angle to a curve that passes through a point.

Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing geometric elements.
  1. Select Angle/Normal to curve.
  2. In the Curve box, select a reference curve.
  3. In the Support box, select a surface containing that curve.
    Important:
    • If the selected curve is planar, then the Support is set to Default (Plane).
    • If an explicit Support has been defined, a context menu is available to clear the selection.
  4. In the Point box, select a point on the curve.
  5. In the Angle box, type the value or use the arrows to change the angle value.


  6. In the Line End and Point Offset boxes, select the start and end points of the new line.
    The corresponding line is displayed.
  7. Select the Repeat Objects After Validation check box if you want to create more lines with the same definition as the currently created line.
  8. Click OK to create the line.

 

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