Create 3D intersection curve

Click 3D Sketch tab Draw panel Intersection Curve to create a 3D curve. Use the curve to create shapes such as those used in consumer products, piping, and to control the shape of complex lofts. You can select:

• Faces, surfaces, or the entire part body
• 2D sketch curves
• Work planes

1. On the ribbon, click 3D Model tab Sketch panel Create 3D Sketch .
2. On the ribbon, click 3D Sketch tab Draw panel Intersection Curve .
3. Click the face, surface, 2D sketch curve, work plane, or part body to use as the first intersection geometry.
4. Click one or more faces, surfaces, 2D sketch curves, or work planes to intersect.
5. Click OK to create a 3D curve. A 3D Intersection symbol is placed in the browser.

Show Me how to use intersecting surfaces to create a 3D sketch

If appropriate, use Select Other to select joined segments.

Create a 3D intersection using 2D curves

Use 3D Intersection to select two 2D curves, creating an intersection of two planar curves in a 3D sketch. The resulting geometry is like the intersection created from two extruded surfaces. This example shows the selected 2D curves (1) and the resulting intersection (2).

Show Me how to create a 3D intersection of two planar curves

Edit an intersection curve

1. Right-click a 3D Sketch in the browser and select Edit 3D Sketch.
2. Click to expand the 3D Sketch folder and then right-click the 3D Intersection symbol and select Edit Intersection Curve.
3. Select different intersecting 2D curves, surfaces, work planes, or faces to redefine the curve.