Curve

A curve graphic is created by positioning a 3D curve entity (Cartesian or parametric curve) in a reference frame (marker). The reference frame can be an explicit marker or can be implicitly defined using a body-point-orientation method.

1. If the Graphics panel is not currently displayed, select the desired graphic by clicking on it in the Model Browser or in the modeling window.
   The Graphics panel is automatically displayed.
2. Click the Parent drop-down menu and choose the method to specify a reference frame.
   If Marker is chosen:
   1. Click the Marker collector and select an existing marker in the modeling window or the Model Tree.
      The curve will belong to the marker's parent body.
   2. Click the Curve collector and select the 3D Cartesian curve associated with the graphic.
   If Body/Point is chosen:
   1. Click the Body collector and select a body from the modeling window, or double click the Body collector to open the Model Tree (from which the desired body can be selected).
   2. Click the Curve collector and select the 3D Cartesian curve associated with the graphic.
   3. Click the Point collector (under Origin) and select a point from the modeling window, or double click the Point collector to open the Model Tree (from which the desired point can be selected).
   4. Use the orientation options to orient the coordinate system.