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Wireframe & Surfaces

Owner’s Approval: (signed)

Name : P. Cano

Function : CAD/CAM/PDM Airbus España

Airbus SAS 2002. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document

Authorization: (signed)

Date : 28 Jan 2003

Name : U. Schumann-Hindenberg

Function : Head of CAD/CAM ConfigurationManagement (EODK)

SCOPE:

This document is a manual of the Catia V5 training course, wherein the basic commands for wireframe andsurfaces creation are stated. This manual is update to CATIA V5 R8.

PURPOSE:

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Table of contents

1 Foreword.................................................................................... 5

2 Scope ......................................................................................... 6

2.1 Using 3D Wireframe Geometry to Create Surfaces ................................ 6

2.2 Using 3D Wireframe for Design Principle and Master Geometry.......... 6

2.3 Using 3D Wireframe for Parameterising Assembled Parts.................... 7

2.4 Geometry Created in Wireframe and Surface or Generative ShapeDesign ......................................................................................................... 8

3 Points ......................................................................................... 9

3.1 Co-ordinate Defined Point....................................................................... 10

3.2 Point on Curve ......................................................................................... 10

3.3 Points on Plane ........................................................................................ 11

3.4 Points on Surface .................................................................................... 11

3.5 Point on a Circle Centre .......................................................................... 11

3.6 Tangent Points ......................................................................................... 12

3.7 Point Between Two Points...................................................................... 12

3.8 Multiple Point ........................................................................................... 13

4 Lines ........................................................................................ 14

4.1 Line Between Two Points........................................................................ 15

4.2 Line With a Point and a Direction........................................................... 15

4.3 Angled Line or Normal to a Curve.......................................................... 15

4.4 Line Tangent to a Curve.......................................................................... 15

4.5 Line Normal to a Surface......................................................................... 16

4.6 Planes ....................................................................................................... 16

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4.7 Equation Defined Plane........................................................................... 17

4.8 Plane Through Three Points................................................................... 17

4.9 Plane Through Two Lines ....................................................................... 17

4.10 Plane Through a Point and a Line.......................................................... 17

4.11 Plane Through a Planar Curve................................................................ 17

4.12 Plane Tangent to a Surface..................................................................... 17

4.13 Plane Normal to a Curve ......................................................................... 18

4.14 Plane Parallel to Another One at a Given Distance .............................. 18

4.15 Plane Parallel to Another One Through a Point.................................... 18

4.16 Plane in an Angle or Normal to Another Plane ..................................... 18

4.17 Mean Plane Through Points.................................................................... 18

4.18 Example of Creating Geometry on a Flat Support................................ 19

4.19 Create a New Set...................................................................................... 21

5 Axis Systems........................................................................... 22

6 Circles...................................................................................... 24

6.1 Circle with Centre and Radius................................................................ 24

6.2 Circle with Centre and Point ................................................................... 24

6.3 Circle with Two Points and Radius ........................................................ 24

6.4 Circle with Three Points .......................................................................... 25

6.5 Bitangent and Radius Circle................................................................... 25

6.6 Bitangent and Point Circle ...................................................................... 25

6.7 Three Tangential Circle ........................................................................... 25

7 Curves...................................................................................... 26

7.1 Spline Curve ............................................................................................. 26

7.2 Polyline ..................................................................................................... 27

7.3 Parallel Curve ........................................................................................... 28

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7.4 Boundary Curve ....................................................................................... 29

7.5 Projection Curve ...................................................................................... 29

7.6 Intersection Curve ................................................................................... 31

7.7 Corner ....................................................................................................... 32

8 Surfaces................................................................................... 34

8.1 Extrude...................................................................................................... 34

8.2 Revolute.................................................................................................... 35

8.3 Sphere....................................................................................................... 36

8.4 Fill Surface................................................................................................ 37

8.5 Offset......................................................................................................... 37

9 Operations............................................................................... 39

9.1 Split ........................................................................................................... 39

9.2 Trim ........................................................................................................... 41

9.3 Join............................................................................................................ 42

9.4 Translation................................................................................................ 43

9.5 Symmetry.................................................................................................. 43

9.6 Scaling ...................................................................................................... 44

9.7 Rotate........................................................................................................ 45

9.8 Affinity....................................................................................................... 45

9.9 Axis to Axis .............................................................................................. 46

10 Modifications........................................................................... 48

Approval ................................................................................................................. 49

Record of revisions ............................................................................................... 49

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1 Foreword

This manual states the creation process for basic geometry elements within the

Wireframe and Surfaces (WSD) or Generative Shape Design (GSD)

workbenches.

Wireframe elements can be created too in Free Style workbench In general,

designer does

not need specific functionality of this workshop (dedicated to the shape skill) and should

normally be capable of performing all work in the two previous workshops. Associated

commands of Free Style workshops will not be explain in this document.

Comparison of Wireframe & Surface and Generative Shape Design functionality

WSF Common part of Wireframe & Surfaceand Generative Shape Design

Note: Curve loft is available only in theFree Style workbench

GSD

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2 Scope

Several applications of 3D Wireframe creation.

2.1 Using 3D Wireframe Geometry to Create Surfaces

Creation of sections, curves for profiles or surface guides

Example: Sections and a framework for 3D for a guided surface

2.2 Using 3D Wireframe for Design Principle and Master Geometry

In study phase, the creation of points, straight lines, curves and planes in the space is

well adapted and sufficient for comprising geometrical references (sometimes, only

these data are known in this phase). Then, the solid modelling is done on the basis of

these references.

Master Geometry Design principle

Possibly work on a flat support

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2.3 Using 3D Wireframe for Parameterising Assembled Parts

a) Creation of a CATPart "Squelette" (skeleton) containing the 3D wireframe and the

sketches completely controlling, with several parameters, the evolution of the

"Tabouret" assembly. This CATPart will be named as a part of the Master Geometry

or of a Design Principle.

To rapidly modify assembled parts,it may be interesting to associatethe geometry of the parts with theirassembly by means of a 3Dwireframe skeleton.

Advantage of a skeleton part: the completegeometry used to create the componentsof the assembly (external references) canbe grouped in this single part.

b) Modification of skeleton

• Modification of height of thechair.

• Modification of the distributionof the base pillars:• As the sketch of the seat is

related to the base withformula, it is updated inCATPart "Squelette".

• The generatrices of thepillars, dependent on thesketch, are also updated.

Continued…

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2.3 Using 3D Wireframe for Parameterising Assembled Parts, continued

c) Update at assembly level

Advantage: with this type ofdesign, the position and thegeometry of the parts changetogether.

In study phase and for smallmechanisms, a designer can thuscreate an optimised open-endedmodel of a design technicalsolution

2.4 Geometry Created in Wireframe and Surface or Generative ShapeDesign

• The elements are placed in an Open_body.

• Possibility of creating several Open_bodies to structure the data:

Rename an open_body bymodifying its properties

"Insert + Open_body …" menu

• Possibility of creating or moving an Open_body in a PartBody for a more

logical organization of the part design tree.

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3 Points

A point creation process consists in the steps below:

• Click on icon and the point definition window pops up:

Note: To create more than a point, double click on icon and the definition window

remains on the screen. It is the same with lines, planes, etc.

When the point type tab is deployed, all possible types of point are displayed:

Advice: As these elements are created very frequently, it is practical to place this

command bar in the current workshop.

With mouse cursor onworkshop icons, display thecontextual menu with mousebutton 3.Tick the "Reference Elements(Extended)" box to display thecommand bar.

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3.1 Co-ordinate Defined Point

• Select the co-ordinates option

• Enter co-ordinates X; Y; Z

• Click on OK ( action to be repeated, it is omitted)

3.2 Point on Curve

• Select the on curve option

• Select a curve

• Enter a value that is to be a length with respect to a reference point or a ratio

with respect to the two points on the ends of the curve. It can be selected with

the mouse too

Note: Whenever the reference point option is displayed in the definition window, there

exists the option to change the reference point.

Reference point

Option to modify thereference end

Options to set distance toreference: distance or ratio

Option of choosing a referencepoint different to default set

Options to measure thedistance; along the curveor absolute value

Point on a curve

Point on curve definition window

Point on curve

Note: When Repeat after OK option is displayed in the window, there exists the

possibility to repeat the created element a number of instances (an instances

window pops up).

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3.3 Points on Plane

• Select the on plane option

• Select a plane

• Enter co-ordinates H; V or click directly with the mouse

3.4 Points on Surface

• Select the on surface option

• Select the surface on which the point is to be created

An element can be selected to take orientation thereof as reference or entering the XYZ

co-ordinates for such orientation.

• Enter distance in the reference direction

Reference point

Point to be created

Point on a surface

3.5 Point on a Circle Centre

• Select the circle centre option

• Select a circle, circle arc or an ellipse

Point on a circle centre

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3.6 Tangent Points

• Select the tangent to a curve option

• Select a curve

• Select a direction line

Points tangent to a curve given a direction

3.7 Point Between Two Points

• Select the between option

• Select two points

• Enter the ratio (between 0 and 1 by means of a full number or a fraction)

which is the quotient of dividing the distance from the first point to the point to

be created by the total distance between the two selected points (point on the

centre ratio = 0,5)

RATIO = 30/90

Point to be created

Referencepoint

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3.8 Multiple Point

Selecting a curve/line or a point on them, a set of points defined by the parameters

below can be defined:

• Number thereof: instances

• Distance between each other: spacing

• Click on icon and the following definition window pops up:

• Select a curve or a point within a curve

• If a curve has been selected, enter the number of points to be created

• If a point has been selected, instances & spacing option can be selected

from the parameters tab, which provides us with the possibility to enter a

number of points from that selected spaced in the distance we want

Note: When a curve is selected, there exists the possibility to activate tab with end

points and the value instances includes the two end points. It is also possible to

activate a tab in order to create planes normal to the curve at the points created.

Finally, there is the option of creating the points in the open body activated or in a

new one hanging from this.

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4 Lines

The lines creation process consists in the steps below:

• Click icon and the dialog window below pops up:

When the line type tab is deployed, all the possible types of lines are displayed:

Advice: As these elements are created very frequently, it is practical to place this

command bar in the current workshop.

With mouse cursor on workshopicons, display the contextualmenu with mouse button 3.Tick the "Reference Elements(Extended)" box to display thecommand bar.

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4.1 Line Between Two Points

• Select the Point-Point option from the line type tab

• Select two points. In case points do not exist it is possible to position on the

tab of each point a click right button

• If you need, you can select a support surface, and a geodesic line is created

on the surface

Window that appear swhen clicking the rightbutton and it is worth forcreating the geometryneeded

4.2 Line With a Point and a Direction

• Select the point-direction option

• Select a reference point and a direction line, or a plane, in this case the

normal of the plane is the direction

• Specify the initial and final points for the new straight line

4.3 Angled Line or Normal to a Curve

• Select the angle/normal to a curve option

• Select a curve and a surface/plane containing it

• Select a point in the curve

• Select normal to a curve option if a normal to a curve is desired

4.4 Line Tangent to a Curve

• Select the tangent to a curve option

• Select a reference point and a curve

• Specify the initial and final points for the straight line

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4.5 Line Normal to a Surface

• Select the normal to surface option

• Select a reference surface

• Select a point

• Specify the initial and final points to define the new line

4.6 Planes

The planes creation process consists in the following steps:

• Click on icon and the plane definition window pops up:

When the Plane type tab is deployed, all possible types of planes are displayed:

Advice: As these elements are created very frequently, it is practical to place this

command bar in the current workshop.

With mouse cursor onworkshop icons, display thecontextual menu with mousebutton 3.Tick the "Reference Elements(Extended)" box to displaythe command bar.

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4.7 Equation Defined Plane

• Select the equation option

• Enter values A, B, C, D for equation: AX + BY + CZ = D.

4.8 Plane Through Three Points

• Select the through three points option

• Select three points

4.9 Plane Through Two Lines

• Select the through two lines option

• Select two lines

Plane through two lines

Note: It is possible to select two lines -no crossing- so that plane obtained is a plane

containing the first line and parallel to the second.

4.10 Plane Through a Point and a Line

• Select the through point and line option

• Select a point

• Select a line

4.11 Plane Through a Planar Curve

• Select the through planar curve option

• Select a planar curve

4.12 Plane Tangent to a Surface

• Select the tangent to a surface option

• Select a reference surface

• Select a point

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4.13 Plane Normal to a Curve

• Select the normal to a curve option

• Select a reference curve

• Select a point. If it was not on the curve, the plane would pass through the

orthogonal projection of the point on the curve

4.14 Plane Parallel to Another One at a Given Distance

• Select the offset potion

• Select a reference plane

• Enter the value for distance

Parallel planes at a given distance

4.15 Plane Parallel to Another One Through a Point

• Select the parallel through point option

• Select a reference plane

• Select a point.

4.16 Plane in an Angle or Normal to Another Plane

• Select the angle/normal to plane option

• Select a reference plane

• Select a line parallel to this plane

• Enter a value normal to plane

4.17 Mean Plane Through Points

The mean plane through a set of points (more than three) is that plane with the minimum

distance with respect to all the points.

• Select the mean through points option

• Select three or more points

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4.18 Example of Creating Geometry on a Flat Support

To create certain complex flat splines, the functionalities proposed in the sketcher may

not be sufficient. In this case, work in the GSD or Wireframe & Surface workshop on a

flat support and use the 3D spline possibilities (tangents, tensions, etc.)

The working mode on a flat support modifies the operation of the spline command

Example: wing profile cannot be produced with Sketcher canonical shapes

NB: Working mode on flat support also modifies the operation of the straight line, point

creation commands.

The support can be a plane or a surface.

From a surface:

1) Select a surface

2) Select a reference point. By default the surface’s midpoint is selected.

Continued…

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4.18 Example of Creating Geometry on a Flat Support, continued

From a plane:

1) Select the plane

2) Complete the dialog box and click ok to end the definition of the support.

Automatically a working support is created in the specification tree. We can change the

working support active with the contextual menu or with the working supports activity

icon .

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4.19 Create a New Set

This allows create a set of planes in a given direction and a distance between planes.

.

A set of planes appear in the specification tree, this set of planes contains a subset with

all the Planes.

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5 Axis Systems

This section explains how to create a co-ordinates axis system. The following process is

to be followed for this purpose:

• Click on icon and the axis system definition window shown below pops

up.

Option to createsystem as active

Indication whether thesystem is right handedor left handed

Different kinds of axissystem

An axis system consists in a point and three orthogonal directions. There are two ways

to define them, by means of geometric elements or entering co-ordinates.

There are three different kinds of axis system, (Standard, Axis rotation, Euler angles).

• Standard: defined by a origin point and three directions.

• Axis rotation: Defined as a standard axis system and a angle computed from a

selected reference.

• Euler angles: defined by three angle values computed from the initial X, Y, and

Z directions.

Continued…

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5 Axis Systems, continued

In the case of using co-ordinates, element to be defined should be selected from the

window and then clicking with the right hand side mouse button. Select co-ordinates out

of the possible selections.

The axis system definition window can be deployed clicking on the more tab to visualise

the co-ordinates for the four elements:

The model tree structure is shown on the upper area when the reference system is

created.

When the axis system is selected in the tree and the right hand side mouse button is

clicked, the possibility to select option set as current opens up, to set it as active system

or set as not current to set it as non active.

If it is created selecting geometrical elements, it is enough selecting a point for the origin,

for the axis, points, lines or planes.

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6 Circles

The circle creation process consists in the steps below:

Click on icon and the circle definition window pops up:

The upper arc can be obtainedclicking on this button

A complete circle is obtainedclicking on this button

The different types of circles are displayed when deploying tab Circle type:

6.1 Circle with Centre and Radius

• Select the centre and radius option

• Select a point as centre

• Select a plane or a supporting surface

• Enter the value for the radius

Note: In case a supporting surface is selected, the circle supports on the tangent plane

thereof through that point.

6.2 Circle with Centre and Point

• Select the centre and point. option

• Select a point as the centre

• Select another point it is to pass through

• Select a supporting plane or surface

6.3 Circle with Two Points and Radius

• Select the two points and radius option

• Select two points it is to pass through

• Select a supporting plane or surface

• Enter the value for the radius

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6.4 Circle with Three Points

• Select the three points option

• Select the three points the circle is to pass through

6.5 Bitangent and Radius Circle

• Select the bitangent and radius option

• Select the two curves the circle is to be tangential to

• Select a supporting surface

• Enter a value for the radius

6.6 Bitangent and Point Circle

• Select the bitangent and point option

• Select the to curves it is to be tangential to

• Select a point in the second curve

• Select a plane or a supporting surface

• Select the most suitable obe out of the different possibilities

Circle or circle arcs tangential to two curves and passing through a point

6.7 Three Tangential Circle

• Select the bitangent and point option

• Select the three curves it is to be tangential to

• Select a supporting surface

• Select the most suitable one of the possible solutions

Circle arc tangential to three curves

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7 Curves

The following are the different types of curves:

7.1 Spline Curve

Spline Curve: curve crossing a series of points and generated by arcs of third order

crossing that points.

Follow the following process to create a spline curve:

• Select icon and the curves definition window pops up.

• Select two or more points the curve is to pass through. When a point is

selected the curve is updated

Note: It is possible to add tangency ( a direction and a tension) and curvature (a direction

and a curvature) parameters to any of the points of the spline. For this purpose,

select point in spline definition window and select Add parameters icon.

Continued…

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7.1 Spline Curve, continued

There are two different ways to define the tangency and curvature constraints.

1) Explicit: select a line or plane to which the tangent on the spline is parallel at the

selected point

2) From curve: select a curve to which the spline is tangent at the selected point.

7.2 Polyline

With this command we create a polyline that is a broken line made of several connected

segment. We can introduce a blend radius in the different points, we can close the

polyline too.

Startingpoint.

If we need a blend radius in one point we must select this point on the list and introduce

the value in the radius field. We can re-order the points using the different tools of the

command.

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7.3 Parallel Curve

• Select icon and the definition window below pops up:

• Select a reference curve

• Select a supporting plane or a surface

• Enter the value for the distance or drag with the left hand side mouse button

Curve parallel to another one supported by a surface

• You can repeat objet after ok, a dialog box pops up with the repeat objet

definition

• If you check the both sides button two lines are created in both sides of the

original curve

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7.4 Boundary Curve

Curve boundary: are curves at edges of a surface.

• Select icon and the boundary curves definition window pops up:

• Select the edge of a surface

• Select the desired boundary curve from the propagation type tab:

• Complete boundary: This allows selection of the whole boundary curve

of the surface.

• Point continuity .Edge extends until it finds a discontinuity point.

• Tangent continuity. Edge extends until it finds a discontinuity in

tangency.

• None: With no conditions, an edge is selected and this is the one taken.

There exists the possibility to limit the boundary curve by means of two elements

(points).

7.5 Projection Curve

Using this function it is possible to project points, straight lines or curves.

• Select icon and the projection curve definition window pops up:

Continued…

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7.5 Projection Curve, continued

• Select the curve to be projected

• Select the element on which it is to be projected

Curve to be projected

Surface on which it isto be projected

Projected curve

• Use the projection type tab to define the type of projection we wish to use:

• Normal: orthogonal projection

Orthogonal projection of the curve on a surface

• Along a direction: in a direction

In this case, the projection direction is to be selected along the curve and the support:

Projectiondirection

Curve projection along a direction an a surface

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7.6 Intersection Curve

Using this function it is possible to obtain intersection point, intersection straight line and

intersection curve

• Select icon and the intersection definition window pops up.

• Select the two elements to be intersected.

There are several types of intersection:

Result curve

• Curve: The result is a curve when intersect a curve with other curve o with a

surface.

• Points: The result is a point or several points when intersect a curve with other

curve o with a surface.

Result points

Continued…

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7.6 Intersection Curve, continued

• Contour: The result is a contour when intersect a surface with other surface o

with a Pad operation.

Contour result

• Surface: The result is a surface when intersect a surface with other surface o

with a Pad operation.

Surface result

7.7 Corner

Creation of a blending radius between two lines or a line and a point.

• Select icon and the operation definition window pops up:

There exists the option to trim thetwo elements used as support forthe blending radius

• Select a point or a curve as reference element.

• Select a curve as second element.

Continued…

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7.7 Corner, continued

• Select a plane or a flat surface as support.

• Enter the value for the radius.

Different options for blending radius between two intersecting lines

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8 Surfaces

The basic surfaces creation process is described below:

8.1 Extrude

An extrude surface is a ruled surface, assessed by means of a profile and an extrusion

direction. The following is the process for depiction thereof:

• Select icon and the surface definition window pops up:

• Select a curve as profile

• Select an extrusion direction

Direction can be provided as co-ordinates for a vector.

• Enter two figures; one for limit1 and another one for limit2, that is, the

distances in the extrusion direction on either sides of contour.

Profile

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8.2 Revolute

This is a revolution surface, generated when a contour rotates around a rotation centre

line. The creation process thereof is as stated below:

• Select icon and the window below pops up:

• Select a contour to be rotated

• Select a rotation centre line

• State values for angles1 y 2, contour rotation angles around the centre line

Profile

Revolute surface

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8.3 Sphere

To create a spherical surface we need a center point, an axis to define the meridian and

parallel curves, and the angles values to define the limits of the sphere surface.

Parallel angles

Meridians angles

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8.4 Fill Surface

With this command we can create a fill surface between a number of boundary

segments and several supports surfaces.

Supports surface

Fill result

8.5 Offset

Surface parallel to another one at a distance.

The following is the process to be followed:

• Select icon and the window below pops up:

Continued…

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8.5 Offset, continued

• Select a reference surface

• Enter the distance at which the new surface is wanted as the offset value

Offset surface

• When you activate de Both sides button you achieve two offset surface, in

both direction

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9 Operations

Operations that can be performed with wireframe elements are stated below.

9.1 Split

Surface or wireframe element cutting operation

• Select icon and the split definition window pops up

• Select the element to be split

Element to be split

Continued…

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9.1 Split, continued

• Select the splitting element

Splitting element

Surface split by another one

If you check the intersections computation button a intersect feature is created in the

specification tree.

Intersect result

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9.2 Trim

Two elements cutting or lengthening operation

• Select icon and the operation definition window pops up:

• Select two surfaces or two wireframe elements to be trimmed.

Surfaces to be trimmed Trimmed surfaces

If you check the intersections computation button a intersect feature is created in the

specification tree.

Intersect result

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9.3 Join

Adjacent surfaces or adjacent curves joining operation

• Select icon and the operation definition window pops up:

Joining tolerance can be set

Elements in the listing canbe removed or replacedclicking on these icons

Angle value below whichthe elements are to bejoined

• Select the two surfaces to be joined.

Federation: This allows you reagroup the result of the join surface. We can use this

option when modifying linked geometry to avoid re-specifying all the input elements. The

group of elements created when the federation option is selected, will be detected

together with the pointer when selecting one of them. There are three propagation’s

mode.

• No propagation: Only select element are part of the federation.

• Point continuity: All the elements with point continuity with the select element

are selected.

• Tangent continuity: All the elements with tangent continuity with the select

element are selected.

Joined surfaces

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9.4 Translation

Translation operation for a point, a line, or a surface

• Select icon and the operation definition window pops up:

• Select the element to be translated.

Example of translation for a surface

• Select an orientation line or a plane the normal of which is to be used as

translation direction.

• Enter the value for translation.

9.5 Symmetry

Symmetry operation

• Select icon and the operation definition window pops up:

Continued…

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9.5 Symmetry, continued

• Select element on which symmetry is to be performed

• Select a point, line or plane as reference element

Symmetry of a surface withrespect to a plane

Example for symmetry

9.6 Scaling

Element scaling change operation

• Select icon and the operation definition window pops up:

• Select element to be transformed.

• Select a point, a plane or a flat surface as reference.

Scaling example

• Enter the value for the transformation radius.

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9.7 Rotate

Geometry rotation around an axis operation.• Select icon and the operation definition window pops up.

• Select element to be rotated.

• Select a rotation centre line.

• Enter the angle intended to rotate it.

Example for rotation of a surface with respect to a line

9.8 Affinity

Affinity to a geometry operation

• Select icon and the operation definition window pops up.

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9.8 Affinity, continued

• Select element to operate with.

• Specify the characteristics of the axis system to be used in the affinity

operation.

• Origin

• Plane XY

• X axis

• Specify the X,Y,Z affinity ratios.

Example for radii 2, 1, 1 affinity

9.9 Axis to Axis

• Select icon and the operation definition window pops up.

• Select the element to be transformed.

• Select the reference axis system.

Continued…

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9.9 Axis to Axis, continued

• Select the target axis system.

Element to be transformed

Reference axis system

Target axis system

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10 Modifications

To modify the 3D wireframe, the simplest way is to double click the corresponding object

in the specification tree or in the graphic window to edit it. Then, simply modify the

parameters and/or the references used by the edited function.

Example:

Double click the curve Modification of curve definition

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Approval

This document has been approved by:

(signatures or proof of agreement are archived together with the master document)

Function/Organization Approval/Name

ACE/SPD/Cax Technology/Method PJ. Cano-Rodriguez

EAQ D. Olsen

SPD ACE E. Le-Floch

Record of revisions

Issue Date Summary and reasons for changes

A Dec 2002 Initial issue.

If you have a query concerning the implementation or updating of this document,please contact the Owner on page 1

or the following:

Team members Company/Department Telephone

F. Kautz Airbus Deutschland 49 421 538 3704

B. Maitre EMKT 33 61 18 61 04

J. Cordero Airbus España 34 91 624 1291

M. Horwood Airbus UK 0117 936 5081

For general queries or information contact:

Airbus Documentation Office,Airbus,

31707 Blagnac CEDEX,France

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