Simplify Spline
Use the Simplify Spline tool to reduce the number of points in a spline and to increase system performance in models with complex spline curves.
You can also simplify splines that were created from imported models or from tools such as
Convert Entities
,
Offset Entities
,
Intersection Curve
, and
Face Curves
.
To simplify a spline:
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In an open sketch, select the spline in the graphics area, then click Simplify Spline
(Spline Tools toolbar) or Tools, Spline Tools, Simplify Spline.
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In the dialog box, set a value for Tolerance and click OK.
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Click Smooth to continue simplifying the spline. You can click Smooth until only two spline points remain. The SolidWorks software:
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Adjusts the tolerance and calculates a new curve with fewer spline points. The original spline is displayed in the graphics area along with a preview of the smoothed curve.
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Displays the Number of spline points for In original and In simplified curve.
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Displays the simplified Tolerance, which measures the intended deviation of the simplified curve from the original curve.
Click Previous to return through the sequence as far as the original curve.
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Click OK.