Curves_ParametricSolid.md

GuiCommand
Name MenuLocation Workbenches Curves ParametricSolid Misc. , Parametric solid Curves_Workbench

Curves ParametricSolid

Description

The Curves ParametricSolid makes a parametric solid from selected faces. This tool is part of the external workbench called Curves.

*Above: shows before (left) and after (right) application of the ParametricSolid tool*

Usage

1. Switch to the Curves workbench (install from Addon Manager is necessary, if not previously installed)
2. Select faces to create a solid (in the tree view or in the 3D view).
   • Use Ctrl key to select several faces. The whole faces must be closed together. The picture above show 4 faces that comprised the one solid wing.
3. To invoke the command, do one of the following:
   • Press the button
   • Use the Misc. → Parametric solid entry in the Curves menu
4. The shape created can be use as a solid in other workbench (i.e. Part or PartDesign workbenches). It has volume and weight.

Notes

Limitations

Properties

Scripting

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