3D spline to represent wire

[PizzaEatingestSOA]

In Pro, I used to be able to create a curve between 2 points and then make it tangent to axes running through the points. I could then use this curve to make a 3D, swept feature to represent a wire or a pipe coming from a connector.

The 3D Sketch feature in SW looks like it could be used for the same purpose but I can't get the either end point to be tangent to an axis.

Can this be done?

SW 2005
Windows XP
SPO.0

PESOA

 

[MadMango]

I've had trouble with this in the past as well. I simple work around is to place another sketch point very close (~.05in) to the starting/ending point.

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[SnowCrash]

I have done this by making a 2D sketch at the termination and making the 3D curve to be tangent or normal to the sketch and points.

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[TheTick]

I think the problem might be getting the spline to recognize the axis as something it can use for tangency.

Try adding a couple construction lines constrained collinear with the axes, and endpoints coincident or merged with the spline. Then constrain spline tangent to the construction lines.

 

[PizzaEatingestSOA]

Thanks MadMango. I tried it with the points and it worked. Not crazy about all the reference features but it looks good.

PESOA

 

[PizzaEatingestSOA]

Hey TheTick! That works the way I wanted it.

PESOA

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Is this "problem" solved with the introduction of curves in a 3D sketch?


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[CorBlimeyLimey]

Oops ... For SW2006 that is!


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[Heckler]

I believe 2006 solves this with control polygons when using a spline.

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Heckler
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