Intersection Curves

Introduction

Intersection Curves is used to extract the curves formed by the intersection of two solids or surfaces. To perform the function, you select the solids or surfaces in the graphics area. The curves are automatically created when you select the second solid/surface.

TIP:   It is helpful to create a new layer and set it as the active layer before opening the function to automatically place the extracted curves on the separate layer. Otherwise, you must delete or hide the original geometry to see the curves.

Navigation

To open the Intersection Curves function, do one of the following:

• In the Surfaces menu, click Intersection Curves.

• On the Surfaces toolbar, click the icon.

• Right-click anywhere in the Workspace, point to CAD, Surfaces, and click Intersection Curves.

The parameters display in the Data Entry tab of the Data-CAM Tree Manager.

The Data Entry Parameters

The function is performed using only geometry selection.

• First Surface/Solid - lists the entity selected for the First Surface/Solid.

(Delete) - removes the First Surface/Solid from the list.

• Second Surface/Solid - lists the entity selected for the Second Surface/Solid.
  
  

(Delete) - removes the Second Surface/Solid from the list.

• OK - Creates the Intersection Curves.

• Cancel - closes the Data Entry Manager.

Quick Steps - Intersection Curves

You may want to create a new Layer and set it as Active before using Intersection Curves.

1      Open the function.

2      Click to select the first solid or surface.

The geometry selection is automatically confirmed.

NOTE:      You can only select a single entity.

3      Click to select the second solid or surface.

The Preview displays.

4      Click OK to create the intersection curves.

5      Repeat this process as needed.

6      Click Cancel to close the function.

Related Topics

How to Use Intersection Curves