The Curve Wizard creates boundary and section curves in point cloud and mesh files.
You can also import and edit .ibl, .igs, .txt, and .csv files containing point data that defines discrete curve sets. The curves are created in a 3D sketch and are fully editable in the SolidWorks application. You can create surfaces from these curves, using features such as lofts and boundary surfaces.
Mesh/Cloud/File
Select a mesh, sub-mesh, or point cloud. If you select Discrete under Creation Method, click Browse and select an .ibl, .igs, .txt, or .csv file.
Creation Parameters
You must first select a curve in Editing Curve, then adjust the Curve Fit or modify the curve's shape using Edit Tools.
Curve Fit
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Curve Fit |
Adjusts curve fitting tolerance. Move the slider to the left to sample more vertices or points, making the curve fit more tightly to the mesh or cloud. Move it to the right to loosen the curve fit. |
The example shows the curve loosening as you move the slider from left to right.
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Editing Curve |
Lists the section or boundary curves. Select a curve from the list, then adjust the Curve Fit or modify the curve's shape using Edit Tools.
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Edit Tools
Points and vertices you select are projected back to the curve's plane.
Example using
Add Point .