A Ruled surface creates a linear surface between two curves. The curves can be open or closed, planar or non-planar. For closed curves, the starting points of the curves should line up or the surface may twist in odd ways.
Note: The model must contain at least two curves before you can create a ruled surface pull-out.
To create a ruled surface:
- Select Construct tab > Surfaces panel > From Curves > Ruled to display the Ruled Surface dialog.
- Optionally enter a name in the Surface name field.
- Select a curve on a bounding edge of the surface from the
Curve list, or click the
Pick Curve
button and select it in the graphics window.
- Repeat step 3 to select more curves. You need to select at least two curves to define a surface.
- Use the
Move item up
,
Move item down
,
Reverse selected curve
, and
Delete item
buttons to set the sequence and direction of the curves in the ruled surface.
- Optionally select Reparameterize curves.
- Click Preview to display a preview of the surface in the graphics window.
- Click OK.