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Flags. Python
examples.
intersect( [surface] [surface] , [caching=boolean], [constructionHistory=boolean],
[curveOnSurface=boolean],
[firstSurface=boolean],
[name=string], [nodeState=int], [object=boolean], [tolerance=linear])
Note: Strings representing object names and
arguments must be separated by commas. This is not depicted in the
synopsis.
intersect is undoable, queryable, and editable.
The intersect command creates a curve on surface where all surfaces
intersect with each other. By default, the curve on surface is
created for both surfaces. However, by using the -fs flag, only the
first surface will have a curve on surface. Also, the intersection
curve can be created as a 3D curve rather than a curve on surface.
| string[] |
Object name and node name |
In query mode, return type is based on queried flag.
curveOnSurface, duplicateCurve, projectCurve
caching, constructionHistory, curveOnSurface, firstSurface, name,
nodeState, object, tolerance
| Long name (short name) |
Argument types |
Properties |
firstSurface(fs) |
boolean |
  |
|
creates a curve-on-surface on the first surface only or on all
surfaces (default) |
|
tolerance(tol) |
linear |
 |
|
Tolerance to fit to.
Default: 0.01 |
|
| Advanced flags |
caching(cch) |
boolean |
|
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Modifies the node caching mode. See the node documentation for
more information.
Note: For advanced users only. |
|
nodeState(nds) |
int |
|
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Modifies the node state. See the node documentation for more
information.
Note: For advanced users only. |
|
| Common flags |
name(n) |
string |
|
|
Name the resulting object |
|
constructionHistory(ch) |
boolean |
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Turn the construction history on or off |
|
object(o) |
boolean |
|
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Create the result, or just the dependency node |
|
curveOnSurface(cos) |
boolean |
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If possible, create 2D curve as a result |
|
| Flag can appear in Create mode of
command |
Flag can appear in Edit mode of command |
| Flag can appear in Query mode of command |
 Flag can have multiple arguments, passed
either as a tuple or a list. |
import maya.cmds as cmds
# Intersect the two active surfaces and create the resulting curve on
# surface as a 3D curve (note: only one 3D curve is created for each
# pair of intersecting surfaces):
cmds.intersect( cos=True )
# Intersect the nurbs sphere and nurbs plane, creating a curve-on-surface
# on each surface:
cmds.intersect( 'nurbsSphere1', 'nurbsPlane1', fs=True )