Create Free Definition Curved Sections
- Last UpdatedMay 05, 2023
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Creates curved sections, any number of points can be selected to change the direction.
You are prompted to Start point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the start position.
You are then prompted to Fillet point (R=#mm) or <Radius>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the fillet position.
You are then prompted to Fillet point (R=#mm) or <Radius>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the fillet position.
You are then prompted to Fillet point (R=#mm) or <Finish>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to create multiple curves.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command. A curved section is created and displays in the 3D view.
Throughout the section creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
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Fixed angle |
Press the down arrow key and select Fixed angle to create curved sections with a specified fixed angle. Refer to Create Fixed Angle Curved Sections for further information. |
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Radius |
Press the down arrow key and select Radius to modify the radii of the curved section. You are prompted to Curve radius <#> Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to set the radii of the curved section. |
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Angle |
Press the down arrow key and select Angle to create a curved section with a specified angle. You are prompted to Curve angle <#> Input an angular value in the field and press Enter to set the angle of the curved section. |
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Mirror |
Press the down arrow key and select Mirror to reposition the section as a reflection of the original position. |
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Beta |
Press the down arrow key and select Beta to rotate the section. You are prompted to Beta angle <#> Input an angular value in the field and press Enter to set the angle of the curved section. |
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Parallel |
Press the down arrow key and select Parallel to orientate the web of the section parallel to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The left side of the context editor indicates that parallel mode is selected.
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Back |
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action. |
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Perpendicular |
Press the down arrow key and select Perpendicular to orientate the web of the section perpendicular to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The default creation mode is perpendicular. |
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Finish |
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command. |
The new GENSEC element displays in the Model Explorer.
Refer to Non-Routed Item for further information.