Converts analytic geometry into a B-spline curve. B-spline curves are typically easier to use during surface modeling creation than analytic elements. For example, suppose you create a model with surfaces defined with analytic elements. You can use this command to convert the analytic elements to B-spline curve to obtain the control provided by B-spline curves.
Analytical elements are often utilized as cross-sections and guide paths during surface creation. The resulting surface has inherent limitations on how it can be edited, as lines remain linear and arcs retain their circular definition.
Curves provide more control, therefore are easier to use.
Increased control facilitates edits.
Allows modification of a curve’s properties.
Defaults to a degree of 2. You can increase the degree and add edit points for more control.
Once converted, curve shapes will have greater control over associated complex surfaces.
Simplifies the manipulation of a model from initial concept through final production.
Can be used on the following analytics:
Single non-connected analytic element: conversion results in a single non-connected bspline curve.
Multiple connected analytic elements.
Non-tangent elements: conversion results in multiple connected b-spline curves with no cusps.
Tangent elements: conversion results in multiple connected and tangent b-spline curves.
Note:
You cannot convert B-spline curves to analytic geometry.
Note:
You can only convert analytics to curves while in the Edit Profile mode.
(1) |
Analytic line and arc element |
(2) |
Analytic elements converted to curves |
(3) |
Curve edits |