To Redefine a Radial-Path Planar Curve
1. In the Model Tree, right-click the Style feature that contains the radial-path planar curve, and choose
Edit Definition. The
Style tab opens.
2. Select the radial-path planar curve.
3. Click
Style >
Curve Edit. The
Curve Edit tab opens.
4. Edit the curve by performing any of these actions:
◦ Drag points on the curve.
◦ To adjust the offset along the reference curve, hold down the ALT key and drag on the planar grid. As you drag, the plane adjusts its orientation in order to stay perpendicular to the reference curve.
◦ To change the reference to change from a radial-path planar curve to a planar curve, click the References tab, click the Reference collector, and select a new datum plane.
◦ To set the position of the plane and set how it updates during regeneration, click the References tab, and perform these actions.
1. In the Type box, select a radial plane type:
▪ Length Ratio—Maintains the position of the soft-plane to the percentage of the length from the start of the referenced curve to the plane, relative to the total length of the referenced curve.
▪ Length—Sets the distance from the start of the referenced curve to the soft-plane.
▪ Parameter—Maintains the position of the soft-plane by keeping its parameter constant along the curve.
▪ Offset from Plane—Sets the position of the soft-plane by intersecting the referenced curve with a plane at a given offset. If multiple intersections are found, the value that is parametrically closest to the previous value is used.
▪ Lock to Point—Locks the soft-plane to a defining point on the referenced curve, finding the closest defining point on the referenced curve, typically an endpoint.
2. Type a value for the corresponding radial plane type in the Value box. If required, click the Value check box to export the value for modification outside the Style feature.
5. Click
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