3 Replies Latest reply on Mar 24, 2008 4:51 PM by Steve Calvert

non-smoothed curve through XYZ points

David Brackett Mar 11, 2008 10:12 AM

Hi, I have searched the forums and found related posts, but none that provide an answer for my problem.

I have created a curve through XYZ points, from a coordinate data file. However, the curve applies smoothing to this automatically whereas I want straight lines connecting the points. I cannot find anyway to reduce the curve degree. In NX I can get straight lines by reducing this to 1.

Anyone know how I can achieve this in SW? Thanks.

non-smoothed curve through XYZ points

Charles Culp Mar 11, 2008 12:02 PM (in response to David Brackett)

David,

I've talked abuot it before in this forum, but I couldn't find a good thread. Do you have any experience with VBA? You can read my post on a different forum here:
http://solidmentor.com/modules...opic.php?topic_id=190
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  David Brackett Mar 12, 2008 10:52 AM (in response to Charles Culp)
  
  hiya, no I don't have any experience with VBA. My current workaround is to create the curve in NX then import into Solidworks to continue work. Bit of a pain but doesn't take that long. If you find out a way of doing it easily please let me know. Thanks.
  
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    Steve Calvert Mar 24, 2008 4:51 PM (in response to David Brackett)
    
    David, we at Wayne have the same problem with using the curves through XYZ points. The problem I have is trying to use the tool but create points with it instead of a spline. IF, the underlining spline could become a construction line so then I could use the points (if they were visible) as points for a 3D sketch in which I could make my tube centerline.
    
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