Imprint Curve Body

Command

Imprint Curve Body

Shortcut

Shift + I

Button

-

Create Edges on the target Solid or Sheet where it projects onto a tool Curve. Optional direction of projection can be specified; bidirectional projection is also available.

Basic Usage

When Curves are selected

1. Press Shift + I.
2. Select a Solid or Sheet to project the Curves onto.
3. Proceed to step 4.

When Solid or Sheet are selected

1. Press Shift + I.
2. Select Curves to project onto the Solid or Sheet.
3. Proceed to step 4.

When nothing is selected

1. Press Shift + I.
2. Select a Solid or Sheet to project the Curves onto.
3. Select Curves to project onto the Solid or Sheet.
4. Set the options in the Command Dialog and Keyboard Shortcuts.

• Command Dialog
  • Method:
    • Normal: Projects using the standard method.
    • Vector: Projects in the direction specified by Direction. Bidirectional and X-Ray will be enabled.
  • Direction:
    • Value 1: Specify the X component of the vector for the projection direction.
    • Value 2: Specify the Y component of the vector for the projection direction.
    • Value 3: Specify the Z component of the vector for the projection direction.
  • Bidirectional: Performs the projection in both directions.
  • X-Ray:
    • Hide occlusion: When enabled, does not project onto surfaces behind the object.
  • Completion: Specify the extension of the projected Edges.
    • None: Does not extend the projected Edges.
    • Edge: Extends the projected Edges until they intersect with other Edges.
    • Boundary: Extends the projected Edges until they intersect with other Edges and connects them.

5. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.

See also

• Imprint
• Imprint Body Body
• isoparam
• Offset Curve
• Extend Edge