Direct Mesh Referencing Method
After using the Mesh Prep Wizard, you can reference the mesh feature
vertices to sketch directly on the mesh. Then you use the sketches to
create surfaces and a solid model. Consumer product designers should use
direct mesh referencing for complex shapes. You use direct mesh referencing
because it is easier and more accurate than the Surface Wizard.
To use direct mesh referencing:
Open a mesh file and prepare it using the Mesh Prep Wizard.
Sketch spline points on the mesh that snap to
mesh vertices.
In this example, you open a mesh of a complex
hand control device.
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Sketch |
Mesh |
Complete the sketches by referencing the key design
areas of the mesh. Here is an example of sketch splines that capture the
design intent.
Use the sketches to create surfaces.
Use surfacing tools (such as Untrim,
Trim, and Extend),
to trim unwanted surfaces. Then knit the surfaces together and thicken
them to create a solid model. Apply fillets as necessary to complete the
solid model.
Related Topics
ScanTo3D Overview
Surface
tools