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How do I make cylindrical parts have smooth arcs?

How do I make cylindrical parts have smooth arcs?

How do I make cylindrical parts have smooth arcs?

(OP)
I made a 16" diameter thin feature pipe, but when I look at the outside edge, it is made up of 2" long facets.  Even when I zoom in, I can see the corners.  I have some tight clearances, so I want the profile to be accurate.  What can I do?

Thanks

RE: How do I make cylindrical parts have smooth arcs?

Tools->Options->Document Properties->Image Quality

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE
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RE: How do I make cylindrical parts have smooth arcs?

(OP)
Thanks, that did it!

RE: How do I make cylindrical parts have smooth arcs?

The profile was allready accurate, just the data send to your screen was not, SW uses the model (eg mathematical descriptions of the shapes) to operate on, then, after a regeneration a new mesh is created and displayed (which you just made finer).

Stefan Hamminga
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RE: How do I make cylindrical parts have smooth arcs?

In other words, the size was/is correct but the graphical representation on the screen was reduced for performance gain.

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