Imprint Curve Body

Imprint Curve Body

Command
Imprint
Shortcut
Shift + I
Button
In Suggested Commands Menu button-imprint

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 a linear direction. Bidirectional and Hide occlusion will be enabled. Imprint Curve Body Method Demonstration
    • Bidirectional: Performs the projection in both directions. Imprint Curve Body Bidirectional Demonstration
    • Hide occlusion: When enabled, does not project onto surfaces behind the object. Imprint Curve Body Hide Occlusion Demonstration
    • 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. Imprint Curve Body Completion Demonstration
  1. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.

See also