Name
Specify the unique name for the analytical face.
X(u,v), Y(u,v), Z(u,v)
Specify a valid function dependent on the parameters u, and v for defining the coordinates of the analytical face in global coordinates. Please note that these entries only appear when the global coordinate system is currently active.
U(u,v), V(u,v), W(u,v)
Specify a valid function dependent on the parameters u, and v for defining the coordinates of the analytical face in local coordinates. Please note that these entries only appear when a local coordinate system is currently active
Min(u/v), Max(u/v)
Specify a valid parameter range for the parameters u and v.
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 analytical face.
Preview
Press this button to create a preview image of the analytical face. 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.
Example
A hyperbolic paraboloid (saddle surface):
X: u
Y: v
Z: 0.25 *(u^2-v^2)
u range: -4 to 4
v range: -4 to 4
See also
Brick, Sphere, Cylinder, Elliptical cylinder, Cone, Torus, Extrude Profile, Extrude Face, Rotate Profile, Rotate Face, Loft, Shell, Coordinate systems, Bond Wire .