Wrap a Curve onto a Cylinder

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Wrap a Curve onto a Cylinder

Wrap a Curve onto a CylinderWrap curves onto a construction cylinder whose center-line is aligned with one of the principle axes of the CPlane.

 

tog_minusDialog Box: Wrap Curve on a Cylinder
Dialog Box: Wrap Curve on a Cylinder

Dialog Box: Wrap Curve on a Cylinder

•Number of curves picked  
The number of curves selected is displayed.  Select the Pick Curves button to add more curves to the selection.

•Wrap Cylinder Axis  
Select X, Y or Z to determine the cylinder axis.

•Wrap Cylinder Size  
Select Radius, Diameter or Circumference to determine the size of the cylinder to wrap the selected curves on.  Then enter the appropriate value or select the Pick Size button to select two points to set the size value.

•Seam Start Angle  
Specify the start angle for the seam of the cylinder according to the right-hand rule (counter-clockwise).
tog_minusBasic Procedure

 

Dialog Interaction

Initial

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Step 1

Select the Pick Curves button and pick the curves to be wrapped.  The curves may be pre-selected.

Step 2

Select one of the C-Plane axes that is used as the construction cylinder's axis.

Step 3

Choose the method to input the size of the construction cylinder.

Step 4

Enter the dimension size of the construction cylinder.  You may pick a geometry object to determine that size.

Step 5

Enter the start angle on the cylinder where wrapping will begin.

Step 6

Hit the OK button

Final

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tog_minusNotes

1.The curves to be wrapped must be co-planar and parallel to the CPlane.

2.The curves will be wrapped in a positive direction around the construction cylinder according to the right-hand rule (counter-clockwise).
tog_minusRelated Topics

Edit Curves Pane, Curve Modeling Ribbon Bar