How do you dimension a spline in SOLIDWORKS?

How do you dimension a spline?

To dimension a spline, you must dimension its endpoints. You need not add spline dimensions if the spline is attached to other geometry and the endpoints are dimensioned. You can dimension spline endpoints using linear dimensions, tangency (angular) dimensions, and radius-of-curvature dimensions.

How do you define the length of a spline in SOLIDWORKS?

To set a fixed length:

1. Select the spline to dimension.
2. Click Smart Dimension (Dimensions/Relations toolbar) or Tools > Dimensions > Smart Dimensions.
3. Click anywhere on the spline to place the dimension and click. …
4. Drag an endpoint of the spline.

How do you control a spline in SOLIDWORKS?

Adding Curvature Control to Splines

1. In the Edit Sketch mode, select a spline.
2. Click Add Curvature Control. …
3. Drag to position the handle. …
4. Click to position the handle.
5. Select the ball of the curvature control pointer and drag in either direction along the vector handle to adjust the radius of curvature. …
6. Click .

What are splines SolidWorks?

A Spline sketch is defined by its continuously changing curvature. Points are placed to shape the curve. Unlike standard geometry, it is common to leave Splines under defined in sketches. It can be complex to constrain the curve whilst maintaining a smooth, free flowing shape.

How do you dimension a spline in Creo?

Click Sketch > Normal or right-click in the Sketcher window and choose Dimension from the shortcut menu.

1. Click the spline. The system displays the interpolation points.
2. Click the interpolation point to dimension.
3. Click the geometry to which you want to dimension.
4. Click the middle mouse button to place the dimension.

How do you dimension a spline in Autocad?

Add drawing dimensions to splines

1. On the ribbon, click Annotate tab Dimension panel Dimension .
2. Right-click in the graphics window and make sure that Spline Min/Max is selected in the Snap Settings context menu.
3. In the graphics window, select the spline geometry.
4. Move your cursor over the spline.

How do you measure the length of a curved line in Solidworks?

To dimension the true length of an arc:

1. In an open sketch, click Smart Dimension. (Dimensions/Relations toolbar) or Tools > Dimensions > Smart.
2. Click the arc.
3. Click the two endpoints of the arc.
4. Move the pointer to show the dimension preview.
5. Set the value in the Modify box and click .
6. Click to place the dimension.

Where is the fit spline tool in SOLIDWORKS?

To open the Fit Spline PropertyManager: In an open sketch, click Fit Spline. (Spline Tools toolbar) or Tools > Spline Tools > Fit Spline. In the graphics area, click the sketch entities to fit to the spline.

How do I set the radius of a spline in SOLIDWORKS?

Adding Curvature Control to Splines

1. In the Edit Sketch mode, select a spline.
2. Click Add Curvature Control. …
3. Drag to position the handle. …
4. Click to position the handle.
5. Select the ball of the curvature control pointer and drag in either direction along the vector handle to adjust the radius of curvature. …
6. Click .

How do I create a constraint spline in SOLIDWORKS?

Constraining a Style Spline

1. In an open sketch, click Smart Dimension (Dimensions/Relations toolbar) or Tools > Dimensions > Smart.
2. Click a line segment in the control polygon.
3. Move the pointer to show the dimension preview.
4. Set the value in the Modify dialog box and click .

How do you apply a style spline in SolidWorks?

To sketch the style spline:

1. Open a new sketch. …
2. Click Style Spline. …
3. In the graphics area, click the first endpoint of the arc. …
4. Hover the pointer over the inference line and click to add a second control vertex point as shown. …
5. Continue moving the pointer to the right and hover over the next inference line.