CST2013: Sweep Curve Along Path Mode

Modeling: CurvesCurve ToolsSweep Curve

In this mode, you may interactively select a (profile) curve that will then be swept along another selected (path) curve to obtain a solid shape. Please note that the profile and the path must belong to different curves. To move items from one curve onto another, you may use the Curve Change Curve operation.

When you first enter the mode, you will be asked to double-click on a curve to select the profile curve for sweeping. By moving the mouse across the screen, all pickable curves at the mouse’s location will automatically be highlighted. As soon as a curve is highlighted, you may double-click on it to make your selection.

After the profile curve has been selected, the path curve needs to be selected in the same manner.

You may change the view at any time by using the standard view changing options.

After both curves have been selected, a sweep curve dialog box appears where you may specify a name , a component and a material for the new shape.

You may terminate the mode at any time by pressing the ESC key.