The input can be curves or edges of surfaces.
The output is a V5 feature. It is automatically updated when the input is modified.
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Make Geometrical Set.1 the Define in Work Object.
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Click Discretize Curves
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The Discretize Curves dialog box is displayed:
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Select the curve to process (3D Curve.1).
Multi-selection
is available.
is available to hide or show the selection. -
Select a discretization mode from the Mode list:
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Key-in the parameters requested by the mode you have selected.
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Click Apply to visualize the result and OK to validate and exit the dialog box.
A Discretize Curves.1 feature is created in the Define in Work Object.
Modes and Parameters
In the examples below, the input curve looks like this:
When selected, its color is orange. The scan is displayed in black.
Chord
Sag:
Represents the maximum distance between the input curve and the theoretical
chord connecting two successive positions of the scan.
Step:
Optional. Represents the maximum distance between two successive positions
of the scan.
Examples:
Sag=0.1 mm, no step
Sag=10 mm, no step
Sag=10 mm, Step=1 mm
Length + Positions
Points:
Is the number of positions N. The length of the curve is divided by (N-1,
providing a constant curve-length increment.
Example: Points=15
Length + Increment
Increment:
Represents the length increment on the curve.
Example: Increment = 10 mm
Parameter + Positions
Points:
Is the number of positions N. The parameter of the curve is divided by
(N-1), providing a constant curve-parameter increment.
Example: Points = 15
Direction + Increment
You must specify a main direction (x, y or z) in order to define a
reference plane.
The origin of the reference plane is (0, 0, 0).
Increment:
This is the distance between two consecutive planes. Points are the result
of the intersection of the planes with the curve.
Example: Direction Y, Increment=1 mm
