The Project Curve on Surface option allows you to create a curve by projecting an existing curve onto a surface. This curve can be used to force nodes and line elements to follow a certain path or to trim the surface as part of geometry creation or repair.
The following methods are available.
- Normal to Surface
The selected curves are projected in a normal direction to each selected surface. Multiple curves and surfaces may be selected.
- Specify Direction
Select one or more curves and one surface. Specify the direction using the drop-down list. The curves are projected in the specified direction when you click .
X, Y or Z Direction
Projects the curve onto the surface along the specified vector: X direction (1 0 0), Y direction (0 1 0), or Z direction (0 0 1).
Screen Normal
Projects the curve based on the screen orientation of the model. The curve is projected in a normal direction to the screen.
Along a Vector
Projects the curve to the surface along a vector. Define the vector by selecting two screen locations.
Keep original
When enabled, the original curve is kept. When disabled, the original curve is deleted.
Trim surfaces
When enabled, the projected curve will trim the surface.