Parametric Sweep |
  
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Parametric Sweep |
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Calling the command:
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Ribbon |
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3D Model > Operations > Parametric Sweep |
Keyboard |
Textual menu |
<3SA> |
Operation > Parametric Sweep |
The following icons become available in the automenu:
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<R> |
Select Contour |
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<F> |
Cancel contour selection |
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<1> |
Select Curve defining position of coordinate system |
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<2> |
Select Curve defining X direction of coordinate system |
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<3> |
Select Curve defining Y direction of coordinate system |
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<4> |
Select Surface defining X direction of coordinate system |
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<5> |
Select Surface defining Y direction of coordinate system |
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<6> |
Select source LCS |
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<7> |
Cancel selection of elements defining coordinate system |
Depending on the way of defining the coordinate system of the current instance, some parameters may appear as driving or driven. In this case, there are two main approaches to creating a body with parametrically varying profile:
•The approach of free instance orientation
•The approach of orienting instances by paths or surfaces
In each case, different automenu options are used, and a different sequence of steps is involved for defining the necessary elements and operation parameters. Follows are the descriptions of each approach presented separately.
Topics in this section:
•Main Concepts of Parametric Sweep
•Free Instance Orientation in Parametric Sweep
•Orienting Instances by Paths or Surfaces in Parametric Sweep
