CST2013: Cover Planar Curve

Modeling: Curves Curve ToolsCover Curve

In this dialog box you can cover a previously selected planar curve with a sheet in order to create a shape from a curve. The created shape is a single face and thus not a valid solid.

After selecting the corresponding ribbon control an interactive mode will be entered in which a curve needs to be selected. This curve will then be used for the creation of the new shape.

As soon as the shape is defined it will appear in the main plot window and beneath the associated component in the navigation tree

The picture below shows the shape created by covering a rectangle:

Name

Specify the unique name for the solid.

Curve

This field shows the name of the currently selected curve. This field is for your information only and can not be edited.

Component

Choose a new component from the select list. You can also create a new component by typing the name of the new component.

Material

Select the material to which this shape will be assigned from the list of previously defined materials or create a new material by selecting [New Material...]. You can also load a material from the material library by selecting [Load from Material Library...].

OK

Press this button to finally create the shape.

Preview

Press this button to create a preview image of the shape. This option is very useful to check the settings before you actually create the shape.

Cancel

Closes this dialog box without performing any further action.

Help

Shows this help text.