Moving Frame Tab

The Moving Frame tab appears in all addenda functions.

With the available options you can define the moving frame used in addenda functions. The moving frame determines a local coordinate system which is moved along the guide.

This tab contains controls for:

This page discusses:

Type

The moving frame determines a local coordinate system which is moved along the guide. By specifying the moving frame and one vector the axes are aligned. One axis will exactly be determined. This is specified by the setting of the Priority option, depending on the moving frame. A second axis will be aligned using additional information. The following moving frame types are available:

Parallel to Plane
The local coordinate system is moved parallel to the current work plane. The selection box Plane becomes active.
Radial to Guide
The tangent of the guide curve determines the local z-axis, the specified direction the local y-axis.
2nd Curve
The local x-axis of the coordinate system is dragged along the second curve (Alignment Curve).
Normal to Surface
The perpendicular of the guide curve can be dropped on a surface. The local y-axis will be aligned at the surface normal (Alignment Surface).
Parallel to Plane
Radial to Spine
2nd Curve
Normal to Surface

Separate Spine

Another curve can be defined as guide curve for the moving frame.

Priority

Specifies which axis of the local coordinate system (Tangent or Direction) is exactly determined for the moving frame to be used.