Creates theoretical intersection curves on a mesh that can later be used for surface development. Can also create feature curves approximations.
Create theoretical intersection curve along feature
Turn on this option to calculate the theoretical intersection curve.
If using the curve method, this option must be on, as this will be the only curve calculated.
Turn on this option to create the approximation feature curve. It will be visible as a degree 1 curve when you exit the tool.
This only applies when using the points method.
To extract a theoretical curve and feature curve approximation from a mesh (point method)
Turn on this option (default) to shade the mesh with Curvature Diagnostic Shading when it’s selected.
Radius of the tube that defines the region where the curve(s) will be built.
Tangent lines are displayed at the intersection of the tube with the mesh after the theoretical intersection curve is first calculated.
This value multiplies the Tangent line distance to specify the maximum distance from the outside of the tube that will be included in the calculations.
Ensure that this distance covers mostly flat regions, and doesn’t include other sharp features.
When this option is turned on, the curves are recalculated automatically when a value is changed in the option window, without the need to press the Recalc button.
