3D Path

Calling the command:

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Ribbon

3D Model > Construct > 3D Path

Draw > 3D Model > 3D Path

Assembly > Construct > 3D Path

Sheet Metal (3D) > Construct > 3D Path

Surfaces > Construct > 3D Path

Weld > Construct > 3D Path

Routing > Construct > 3D Path

Primitives > Construct > 3D Path

Workplane > 3D Model > 3D Path

Keyboard

Textual Menu

<3PA>

Construction > 3D Path

3D path is used as an auxiliary 3D element in many system 3D operations. It represents a spatial curve that may consist of segments of different types.

Any 3D path has direction, and, therefore, the start and end points. The direction of the 3D path will affect the result of using it in various operations.

A 3D path can be open or closed. The start and end points of a closed path coincide.

You can create a new 3D path or edit existing paths.

Following options are available upon calling the command:

	<Ctrl>+<Enter>	Finish input
	<P>	Set entity parameters
	<I>	Select Other Element
	<X>	Exit command
	<F5>	Preview Operation Result
	<H>	By 2D Elements
	<S>	Spline based on 3D Nodes
	<T>	Compound 3D Path
	<Q>	By Two Projections
	<J>	Projection on Face or on Body
	<M>	Create Copy
	<B>	Intersection of Elements
	<A>	Parametric Change of 3D Node Position
	<O>	Outline
		Offset Curve
	<L>	Spiral Path
	<K>	Split Path
	<X>	Axis
	<C>	Transition Path
	<I>	Isoparametric Curve
	<W>	Conic Curve
	<N>	3D Path by Function

To create a 3D path in any of the ways listed above, you need to perform following steps:

•Select the method of creating a 3D path.
Each method has its separate option within the command's automenu. Upon selecting one or another option, the automenu provides additional options corresponding to the given method of creating a 3D path. Some methods of creating a 3D path can be automatically activated by the system if you select the source object of a certain type in the 3D scene or in the 3D model tree right after entering the command. For example, selecting a 3D node activates the mode of creating a 3D path by a 3D points; upon selecting a 3D path – the mode of creating a 3D path copy; selecting a 2D path on the active workplane sets the mode of creating a 3D path by 2D paths.

•Select the source objects for creating a path and the required parameters (if necessary);

•Confirm the creation by in the automenu or in the command's parameters window.

Topics in this section:

•3D Path by 2D Elements

•Spline based on 3D Nodes

•Compound 3D Path

•3D Path by Two Projections

•3D Path as Projection on Face or on Body

•Copy 3D Path

•3D Path on Intersection of Elements

•Parametric Change of 3D Node Position

•Outline