Creating a Diabolo

You can include a seat surface onto a base surface.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin:
  • You must have access to the Generative Shape Morphing or Automotive Body in White Template app.
  • Create a 3D shape containing two surfaces.

Create a Diabolo

You can create a diabolo on the base element.

  1. Click Diabolo from the Morphing section in the Generative Shape Morphing app or from the Automotive section in the Automotive Body in White Template app.
  2. In the Seat Surface box, select a surface.

    Important: The seat surface must have a closed contour and belong to one domain.

  3. In the Base Element box, select the base surface.


  4. Optional: In the Faces to Modify box, select one or more faces to split the base surface and determine an intermediate base surface.

    Important: The faces should lie on the base surface. They should be connected to each other to form a single domain when joined together.



  5. In the Draft Direction box, select the direction.

    You can select either a plane, a line, or a X, Y, or Z axis. The default draft direction is the normal direction to the seat surface.

  6. Define the draft angle.
    OptionDescription
    Wholly defined The draft angle is applied to all edges of the seat surface boundary.

    You can also specify the angle by clicking Law.... The law is applied along the seat surface boundary.

    You can specify the Constant and Advanced law types.
    G1-Constant Separate draft angles are applied to each set of edges continuous in tangency.
    Location values The draft angle is specified at different vertices along the seat surface boundary. The seat boundary should be continuous in tangency.
  7. Click Preview.


  8. Optional: Click Reverse Direction to invert the orientation of the diabolo.

    Note:
    • The Reverse Direction button is enabled only if multiple solutions are possible to create the diabolo.
    • You can also click the arrow at the geometry to change the orientation.

  9. Click OK.
    Diabolo with a draft angle of 5 degrees

    Diabolo with a draft angle of 25 degrees

Create a Diabolo on a Volume

You can create a diabolo with a volume or a solid feature as the base element.

  1. Click Diabolo .
  2. In the Seat Surface box, select a surface.

    Important:
    • The seat surface must have only one boundary and belong to one domain.
    • The seat surface should not completely cross the base element, otherwise an error message is issued.

  3. In the Base Element box, select a volume.


  4. Click OK.