Sweep Curve Along Path

Modeling: CurvesCurve ToolsSweep Curve

In this dialog box you can sweep a previously defined closed (profile) curve along another existing (path) curve to create a solid shape.

After selecting the corresponding ribbon control an interactive mode will be entered in which the profile curve needs to be selected first before the path curve is selected afterwards.

As soon as the new shape is created it will appear in the main plot window and on the navigation tree.

The picture below shows the shape created by sweeping a rectangle along a spline (additional examples can be found at the end of this page):

Path

This field shows the name of the currently selected path curve. This field is for information purposes only and its contents can not be edited.

Twist angle

Specify the angle to twist the created shape around the path curve.

Taper angle

Specify the angle to taper the created shape along the path curve. A negative angle will taper the shape, a positive angle will flare the shape.

Project profile to path

If activated the profile curve is projected onto the path curve by aligning the profile curve with  the face normal defined by the path curve.

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 shape.

Preview

Press this button to create a preview image of the shape. 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.

See also

Curve Creation, Shape Creation, Cover Planar Curve, Extrude Planar Curve, Loft Curves, Trace From Curve, Sweep Curve Mode

Examples

Examples: Project profile to path curve

When this option is turned on, the profile is rotated such that the direction of the path in the closest point to the profile is orthogonal to the profile plane.