5.22.1. PTCV Creation

Connecting properties such as the base curve and action body, the location of the action marker are defined in the PTCV creation dialog as shown in the figure and table below.

Figure 5.79: PTCV creation dialog

PTCV creation dialog

Figure 5.80: Description of parameters in the PTCV creation dialog

ParameterDescription
1. Base CurvesetUse to set a curveset on the base body using the General Picker.
2. Action BodyUse to set the action body using the General Picker.
3. Action PositionUse to set the location of the constrained point on the action body using the Point Picker. This defines the position of the action marker and the point is constrained to lie on the curve.
4. NameUse to set the name of the PTCV.
5. Show Property DialogUse to open the property dialog after finishing the creation operation.
6. Control buttonsIf all necessary parameters are set, these buttons are enabled. For more information about the control buttons, refer to Entity Creation.