home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search
- 4 CURVE allows you to create a polygon mesh that is
- defined by two generator curves and two director curves.
- The mesh approximates the blending of the four, two-curve
- surfaces.
-
- Choose either a three-sided or four-sided polygon from the
- displayed menu. A three-sided polygon mesh allows for
- easier shading, a four-sided polygon mesh is a more
- precise mesh.
-
- Define the sweep of the profile by choosing from the
- following options:
-
- TRANSL (translate) - to maintain the generator curves'
- orientation relative to the world coordinate frame as they
- move along the director curves.
-
- ROTATE - to maintain the generator curves' orientation to
- the director curves as they move along the director
- curves.
-
- A temporary mesh is displayed, along with a NO/YES menu.
- If the curves are connected correctly, choose YES. If the
- curves are not connected correctly, choose NO and select
- another generator curve.
-
- Indicate whether to group the entities. Choose NO to
- continue without grouping. Choose YES to create a group,
- and enter a group name.
-
- The mesh is created.
-