Use Curve Edit > Create > Combine Curves to create a 3D curve from two planar curves representing orthogonal projections (as found in traditional “plan and elevation”
type drawings).
To create a 3D curve from two planar orthogonal curves
- Make sure that the curves are planar. You can use the Curve Edit > Curve Planarize tool to flatten the curves.
- Click the icon , or choose Curve Edit > Create > Combine Curves from the Palette.
- Click the first profile curve.
- Click the second profile curve.
- If is off, or if cannot figure out the projection directions, it prompts you to enter
- the projection axis of the first curve (x, y or z), and
- the projection axis of the second curve (x, y, or z).
- creates the curve by projecting the two planar curves into a 3D curve.
In some cases, more than one solution may be possible. In these cases, creates all the possible curves. When it is finished, delete the curves you do not want.
Tips and notes
- If the option is on, you can edit the profile curves and the 3D curve automatically updates.
- Use the tool in most cases to reduce the complexity of the resulting curve.