Creating Node by Shortest Distance between Elements

A 3D node can be created by the shortest distance between two 3D elements:

       <R>        Construct 3D Node using shortest distance between two elements.        

Upon calling this option, specify two 3D elements. Either one can be an edge, loop, face, 3D path or body. The second element can also be a 3D point. The elements can be specified in any order, however, note that a 3D node is always created on the first element at the location nearest to the second element.

Upon selecting the mode of 3D node creation by the shortest distance between elements, the command goes into the mode of defining the first element. The following additional options appear in the automenu:

       <E>        Select Edge        

       <L>        Select Loop        

       <F>        Select Face        

       <T>        Select 3D Path        

       <B>        Select Solid        

These options allow selecting a 3D object of the required type as the first element.

Proceed with defining the second element using the option:

       <N>        Select second element        

 

Upon defining the first element, the command goes into the mode of defining the second element automatically.

In the mode of defining the second element, similar options are used. The following options appear in the automenu for selecting the second 3D element:

       <E>        Select Edge        

       <L>        Select Loop        

       <F>        Select Face        

       <T>        Select 3D Path        

       <B>        Select Operation        

       <V>        Select 3D point        

To return to the mode of specifying the first element, use the option:

       <N>        Select first element