SORT
- Last UpdatedJan 05, 2024
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Purpose
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Sort current points.
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Reorganize patch generation order.
Syntax
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SORT ( /AROUND ) ( CLINE $W ) ( /NAME $W ) ( END < /FIT > ) |
Description
This command allows the user to either
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re-order the points using one of the methods described below, or
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reorganize patch generation order
Command Qualifiers for point sorting
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/AROUND |
This functions similar to the /NEAREST option but in addition to the start point the user is required to specify a dividing line across which the sorted curve should not cross. This dividing line may be an existing Knuckled CLINE ( see CREATE CLINE ) or created interactively using the cursor. If using the cursor the user is required to specify a series of points which are joined by straight lines to form the dividing line. To end the creation of the dividing line the CANCEL CURSOR box must be selected. This option is particularly useful when sorting closed curves. |
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/MANUAL |
Sort any group of points using the cursor by selecting them one at a time in the order they are required. End this command by selecting the CANCEL CURSOR box. |
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/NEAREST |
Sort by the calculating the distance to the next nearest point. The user is required to select the first point using the cursor. |
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/X or /Y or /Z |
Sort the data points into ascending order using X, Y, or Z component of the coordinate. |
Command Qualifiers for patch organization
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START |
Enter patch organization mode |
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/NAME |
The named patch will be the next patch in generation order |
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END |
Exit from patch organization mode |
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/FIT |
Generate (refit) patches when exiting patch organization mode |
Examples
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SORT /X |
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SORT PATCH START |