Is there any way to make a parametric offset to a curve on a surface? ie the offset still resides on the surface. We can then control the offset dimension for different configurations.
Offset curves on a surface
Feb 28, 2008
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Sorry, 2007 SP5
You're not going to like this...
Make a sweep surface using your original curve as the guide curve. Section is a circle centered on the guide and radius = offset distance. Intersection of face and sweep surface = offset curve (roughly).
Here are two workaround methods using a trim or split and offset surface to get the offset curve/edge..
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I know this has been requested in the past and it clearly is not a priority for the majority of users but I would guess this is accessible thru the api?
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and, another option with the face split, select the edge,.. use the Ruled Surface, Normal To.
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That might work. Obviously it is not a true offset but our curvatures are large so the difference in the true offset and this type of offset would probably still be within manufacturing tolerances.
Thanks
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