sweep or loft
sweep or loft
(OP)
Hi, I want to make a sweep that has different profiles, i.e. gets "thin" and "fat" . Is there a way of doing this with a sweep, or do I have to create a complicated loft to achieve what I want? I'm attaching a pic of the path and profiles so my question is understood.






RE: sweep or loft
I'd do it with a loft. You cannot have multiple sections in a sweep, although you could try to control it with guide curves.
As you have the sketches defined, you could do a centerline loft without adding any new curves.
-b
RE: sweep or loft
Whether you use a Loft or Sweep is optional. Both have their own merits and limits. You will have to try both to see which gives the best result for your needs.
RE: sweep or loft
Create a guide curve that controls the diameter along the path. In the sectionsketch, you will need to use pierce constraints. Use one to attach the center of the circle to the path. Use another to associate the circle diameter to the guide. Do this by placing a point constrained coincident with the circle and pierce w/ the guide curve.
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RE: sweep or loft
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Best of luck
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I know it was included in 2007. Can't remember farther back.....
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RE: sweep or loft
basically, you select your profile, activate the centerline parameters (on loft PM) and then select your centerline sketch (normally spline)..
anyway, this an image of the file,
RE: sweep or loft
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www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.