Free Continuity in NX?

[CNSZU]

Hi,

In Autodesk Alias there is a surface creation tool called "Square" which is similar to the Through Curve Mesh or the Studio Surface tool in NX. A Square surface is made by selecting four curves that act as a boundary for the surface. The user can define each of the 4 surfaces edges to have G0, G1 or G2 continuity. However in addition, there is an option for "Free Boundary" which will allow that surface edge to move freely if necessary to ensure that the remaining edge continuities are successful. Does NX have a similar method to allow the user to define a surface edge that can move freely?

NX10.0 Win8.1 64bit i7-3770K 16GB Quadro2000

 

[Toost]

There is in the Match Edge function/ feature but not when creating the surface.
( well, kind of, the Studio Surface can do three sided meshs, quite the same as sweeping a curve along two guides, the opposite edge of the section is "very free".)

Regards,
Tomas

 

[Xwheelguy]

Swoop will create the 4-sided surface and allow for shaping without continuity control or there's 4 Point Surface - follow either of those with Match Edge. Not sure how well the combination will retain associativity, if available.

Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 9.0.2.5 Win7 Pro x64 SP1
Intel Xeon 2.53 GHz 6GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2GB

 

[CNSZU]

Thanks guys, it looks like the Match Edge tool is the way to go.

NX10.0 Win8.1 64bit i7-3770K 16GB Quadro2000

 

[Xwheelguy]

Sounds like it's time for NX to catch up to Alias again. I could see Swoop being a prime candidate for a base command from which to add continuity control as you described earlier. Would be a good idea for an ER (hint, hint).

Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 9.0.2.5 Win7 Pro x64 SP1
Intel Xeon 2.53 GHz 6GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2GB