Intersection Curves

Introduction

This topic will explain the Intersection Curves function, will explain whereto find the function, and explain the options found in it.This topicwill also explain creation with quick steps and an example, and provide links to relatedtopics.

The Intersection Curves Function

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

Tip: Itis helpful to create a new layer and set it as the active layer beforeopening the function to automatically place the extracted curves on theseparate layer.Otherwise, you must delete or hide the original geometryto see the curves.

Navigation

To open the Intersection Curves function:

• In the Modify group, of the Create 3D tab, clickIntersection Curves.

The parameters display in theData Entry Manager.

The Data Entry Parameters

The function is performed using only geometry selection.

First Surface/Solid

	(Delete) - removes the highlighted item from the list.
The list box will list the entity currently selected for the function.

Second Surface/Solid

	(Delete) - removes the highlighted item from the list.
This list box will show the entity currently selected for the function.

• OK - finalizes the function.
  
  
• Cancel - exits the function.

Quick Steps - Intersection Curves

1. Open the function.
   
   The First Surface/Solid list automatically has focus.
   
   
2. Select the first surface, or solid.
   
   The entity is added to the Fist Surface/Solid list.
   
   The Second Surface/Solid list is automatically given focus.
   
   
3. Select second surface, or solid.
   
   The entity added to the Second Surface/Solid list.
   
   A preview of the intersection of curves appears.
   
   
4. Click OK to confirm.
   
   
5. Repeat as necessary.
   
   
6. Click Cancel to exit the function.

Example

This example will demonstrate how to use the Fillet Surface function.

Note: In theimages below, both the Show Axis X-Yand Show Gnomon toggles have beendisabled in the Axis X-Y groupof the Settings Part > Displaydialog.

1. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click New.
   
   

2. Enter an ISO 2view by pressing Ctrl+7.
   
   

3. In the Primitives group, of the Create 3D tab, click Cube.
   
   The Cube dialog opens in theData Entry Manager.
   
   The Preview appears.
   
   
   
   

4. Click OK tocreate the Cube.
   
   The Cube is created in the graphics area and a Cube feature is added to theCADTree.
   
   
   
   

5. In the Primitives group, of the Create 3D tab, click Sphere.
   
   TheCube dialog opens in theData Entry Manager.
   
   The Preview appears.
   
   
   
   

6. Change the Radiusvalue to 1.5000.
   
   The Preview updates.
   
   
   
   

7. Click OK tocreate the Sphere.
   
   The Sphere is created in the graphics area and a Sphere feature is added to the CADTree.
   
   
   
   

8. In the Layers Manager,right-click and select Add New Layer.
   
   A new layer is created and automatically set as the active layer.Upon creationthe name is highlighted to allow you to rename.
   
   

9. Name the new layer Intersectionand press Enter.
   
   The layer is renamed.
   
   

10. In the Modify group, of the Create 3D tab, clickIntersection Curves.
    
    The Intersection Curves dialogopens in the Data Entry Manager.
    
    The First Surface/Solid listhas focus by default to allow you to add a surface or solid upon openingthe function.
    
    

11. Hover over the Cube as seen in the image below.
    
    
    
    

12. Click to select the Cube.
    
    The Cube is selected and is added to the FirstSurface/Solid list.
    
    Focus is shifted to the Second Surface/Solidlist.
    
    
    
    

13. Hover over the Sphere as seen in the image below.
    
    
    
    

14. Click to select the Sphere.
    
    The Sphere is selected and is added to the SecondSurface/Solid list.
    
    The Preview appears.
    
    
    

Note: At thepoint, the Preview is visible, but may be difficult to see depending onthe Selection and Highlight colors being used.

16. Press S to toggle theShaded view, or click Shaded fromthe Document Toolbar.
    
    The shading is removed from the model.
    
    
    
    

17. Click OK to confirmthe Intersection Curves.
    
    The Intersection Curves are created.
    
    
    
    

18. Right-click the CADlayer in the LayersManagerand select Hide, in order to hide the Cube and Sphere from view.
    
    
    
    

19. Click Cancel to closethe function.
    
    

This concludes the example.

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