Creating curves

A curve is a geometric line on your model. Curves can be straight lines between two points, or arcs made of three or more points. Curves, along with nodes and regions, are the building blocks of a model.

1. Make sure that your modeling workspace is open, as follows:
   • If you plan to add to an existing model, make sure that model is open.
   • If you plan to create a new model, create a new study first.
2. Click on whichever of the Geometry tab > Create panel > Curves sub-menus you want to use. The corresponding dialog opens. For example, Connect Curves creates a curve that connects two existing curves. It is commonly used to model cooling hoses.
3. Use the dialog to proceed.
   • Make sure to use the easiest method to select a coordinate, curve, or other entity.
   • Use the appropriate Filter.
   • New curves will be created in the active local coordinate system. The values shown in dialog input boxes always reflect the active local coordinate system.
4. Click Apply to create curves.
5. Click Close when you finish creating curves.

Tip: To quickly learn about different ways to create curves:

1. Save your model.
2. Click then click (New > Study). This will clear your screen.
3. Choose sub-menus from (Geometry tab > Create panel > Curves).
4. Go to the Filter drop-down and select Any Item .
5. Experiment by creating curves on the blank screen.