You can create several types of 3D curves by using these
methods:
| Project
Curve |
From a sketch projected to a model
face or surface, or from sketched lines on intersecting
planes |
| Composite
Curve |
From a combination of curves,
sketch geometry, and model edges |
| Helix
and Spiral |
By specifying a circular sketch,
pitch, number of revolutions, and height |
| Split
Line |
From a sketch projected to planar
or curved (silhouette) faces |
| Curve
Through Reference Points |
From user-defined points or
existing vertices |
| Curve
Through XYZ Points |
From a list of X,Y, Z coordinates
for
points.
In the PropertyManager, you can manually enter the coordinates or
select a .sldcrv or .txt
file with coordinates. |
You can then use the curves to create solid model features. For example, you can use a curve as the path or guide curve for a sweep feature, as the guide curve for a loft feature, as a parting line for a draft feature, and so on.